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Rand Paul Accepts Bitcoin for Presidential Campaign

Kentucky Senator and presidential candidate Rand Paul is now accepting campaign donations in bitcoin.

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UK Politician Exceeds Cryptocurrency Crowdfunding Target by 50%

Gulnar Hasnain, Green Party candidate for the London constituency of Vauxhall, has raised £1,500 through a cryptocurrency crowdfunding campaign.

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Tennessee Bill Aims to Clarify Bitcoin Campaign Donation Rules

A new bill before the Tennessee Senate is seeking to clarify how bitcoin campaign donations will be honored in the southern US state.

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Green Activist is First Mainstream UK Politician to Accept Bitcoin

London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.

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Could Bitcoin Become a Policy Issue for US Congress?

Bitcoin in the eyes of US Congress members is vastly different. When might they create policy around it?

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Swedish Politician Elected to Parliament on Bitcoin-Only Donations

Mathias Sundin has become a member of Sweden's parliament after funding his election campaign solely in bitcoin.

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Politician Keen for Vancouver Citizens to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin

A Vancouver politician says the city should allow residents to pay their taxes, fines and fees using bitcoin.

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Louisiana State Republican Party Now Accepts Bitcoin

The Republican Party of Louisiana is now accepting contributions in bitcoin via its official website.

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California Lawyer is Latest Congressional Candidate to Accept Bitcoin

Christina Gagnier, a Californian tech lawyer and business owner, is the latest congressional candidate to accept bitcoin donations.

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Launches to Advance Bitcoin in Washington

Organisation leader Perianne Boring laid out her vision for the new lobbying group at NABC Chicago today.

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