It’s Super Tuesday. As Democrats take to the polls to pick their nominee we polled Twitter to ask which candidate would be best for bitcoin and the industry.
Andrew Yang: US Has to Fix Its ‘Hodgepodge’ Crypto Regulation
The current fragmented regulatory situation in the U.S. is “bad for everybody,” Yang said.
This Virginia Lawmaker Argues Blockchain Can Boost Local Elections, Economy
House of Delegate member Hala Ayala wants Virginia to seriously consider blockchain for the future of elections and the economy.
Meet the Crypto Angel Investor Running for Congress in Nevada
Lisa Song Sutton, an entrepreneur and bitcoin ATM investor, is running for Congress in the Fourth Congressional District of Nevada. If elected, she’d like to sit down with President Trump and talk about bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
Ripple Hires Legal Expert Behind Token Taxonomy Act
Blockchain payments tech provider Ripple has hired a former political adviser to assist its advocacy efforts with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Top Republican Touts Blockchain Privacy as Alternative to Regulating Big Tech
U.S. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has argued for the use of blockchain networks in protecting users’ data from “exploitation.”
Minnesota House Bill Aims to Outlaw Cryptocurrency Donations
Four Democratic House Representatives want to outlaw crypto donations to politicians.
Brazilian President Rebuffs Cryptocurrency as His Administration Explores Blockchain
“I don’t know what Bitcoin is,” Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says even as his administration eyes blockchain projects.
Congressman Budd Defends Blockchain in Testimony to House Ways and Means Committee
“The bottom line is this is a national security issue and of utmost importance that we continue to develop this technology in the United States,” said Congressman Budd.
US Senate Confirms New CFTC Chair to Succeed ‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo
Giancarlo said the agency is in “safe hands.”
No, Bitcoin Isn’t Secretly Messing with the Mid-Term Elections
Take it from someone who’s actually received crypto campaign donations.
In Korea’s Ruling Party, A Lawmaker Commits to Ending the ICO Ban
A powerful new voice is standing up to South Korea’s ICO ban.
No, Crypto Isn’t Just for Libertarians Anymore
The crypto community is more ideologically diverse than you might think, according to survey results in CoinDesk’s Q2 2018 State of Blockchain report.
Ex-Trump Advisor Steve Bannon Is Making a Cryptocurrency
Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, confirmed Wednesday that he is working on a cryptocurrency of his own.
Crypto Valley Declares Blockchain Voting Trial a ‘Success’
Zug, home of the “Crypto Valley” in Switzerland, has successfully completed its first test of a blockchain-based voting system.
Colorado’s Politicians Could Soon Accept Crypto Contributions
Colorado’s Secretary of State has proposed allowing political committees to accept contributions in cryptocurrency.
Historic Korean Peace Declaration Recorded on Ethereum Blockchain
The historic moment when the leaders of South and North Korea agreed to end decades of hostility has been recorded on the ethereum blockchain
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.
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’.