For the first time since 2014, the IRS is detailing how it will tax cryptocurrency holdings. Here’s what you need to know.
Republican Leader McCarthy Proposes Blockchain Transparency in Government
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has called for an exploration to see if blockchain can make the U.S. government more efficient and transparent.
US Government Returns Bitcoins Retrieved Following 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Bitfinex has announced that some of the bitcoin stolen in a major 2016 hack has been returned after it was retrieved by the U.S. government.
Is the Window Closing on US Blockchain Leadership?
The U.S. should apply a “do no harm” approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.
US Defense Department Says Blockchain Can Help in Disaster Relief
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency says blockchain technology has “enormous” potential to improve disaster relief efforts.
US Lawmakers Push for ‘Blockchain’ Definition in New Congressional Bill
A bipartisan bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives this week proposes creating a “consensus-based definition of blockchain.”
New Ripple-Led Advocacy Group to Pay Lobbyists in XRP
Ripple is leading a group of organizations launching an advocacy body in Washington D.C. that will pay for lobbying in both U.S. dollars and XRP.
US Ethics Office: Government Officials Must Disclose Crypto Holdings
Those working for the executive branch of the U.S. government must disclose their cryptocurrency holdings, ethics officials said Monday.
Top Secret? Microsoft Opens Door to Government Blockchain Use
Government secrets on a blockchain? Following recent security upgrades, Microsoft has launched a platform specifically for that purpose.