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Swedish Parliamentary Candidate to Raise Bitcoin-Only Campaign Funds

The politician hopes his bitcoin-only fundraising will be a means to improve bitcoin education across Sweden.

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Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort

A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.

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Family to Travel Across the US, Spending Only Bitcoin

The Blush family embarks on a four-week cross-country road trip during which they'll spend only bitcoin.

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Meet the US Politicians Who Are Embracing Bitcoin

CoinDesk provides an overview of the US politicians who are increasing awareness of digital currency.

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FEC Approves Bitcoin In-Kind Donations for US Political Campaigns

The US Federal Election Commission has determined that bitcoin donations may be treated as in-kind political contributions.

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Wisconsin Politician Forced to Return $100 Bitcoin Donation

Politician Mark Clear returned the donation after a state campaign finance regulator declined to authorize the contribution.

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US Election Commission Delays Decision on Bitcoin Campaign Contributions

The US Federal Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on bitcoin campaign contributions expected today.

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Fear of Russian Ban Caused Bitcoin Moscow Conference Cancellation

Russia’s bitcoin “ban” threw digital currency enthusiasts to a point of canceling a conference, but confidence remains.

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US Congressman Jared Polis Buys Bitcoin, Will Spend on Socks

Polis asked Robocoin to demonstrate its two-way bitcoin ATM to officials unfamiliar with the practicalities of the technology.

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Kim Dotcom Launches Political Party, Proposes National Cryptocurrency

Tech entrepreneur and web bad boy Kim Dotcom is back in the news, having launched the 'Internet Party'.

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