The dedicated office would oversee “all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government.” A new bill filed on Thursday, H.R.9067, seeks to create an office that will “coordinate” federal applications of blockchain technology. Sponsored by Rep. Darren Soto, a Democrat representing Florida’s 9th district, the bill would “establish an […]
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The dedicated office would oversee “all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government.” Filed on Thursday, a new bill, H.R.9067, seeks to create an office that will “coordinate” federal applications of blockchain technology. Sponsored by Rep. Darren Soto, a Democrat representing Florida’s 9th district, the bill would “establish an […]
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The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link! Coming every Saturday, Hodlers Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much […]
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2020 saw a number of celebrities make waves in the crypto space, from crypto-powered cities and SEC lawsuits to Bitcoin newcomers. Celebrities have long been used to promote brands, products and services to varying degrees of success, and the cryptocurrency space has been no exception to this practice. In years gone by, the biggest names […]
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Crypto derivatives showed enormous growth in 2020 as nearly $2 billion worth of BTC options expired on Christmas day. 2020 was the most important year for the crypto derivatives market so far. Both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) derivatives steadily grew throughout the year, with their futures and options products available across exchanges such as […]
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As many in the crypto industry have said, 15 days over the holidays is just not enough time to respond. Nine congresspeople have signed on to a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, telling him to hold his horses. The Dec. 31 letter is in response to the Treasury’s recent proposal to make registered crypto businesses […]
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Eleventh hour note announces intention to propose a change in Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts regulations. The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, issued a brief note on Dec. 31, announcing its intention to propose a change in the Bank Secrecy Act, regarding reporting of foreign financial accounts holding digital currency. Currently, digital assets […]
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Bitcoin may have mooned in 2020 but here’s why watching the top-15 richest addresses will matter in 2021. Transparency is one of the most intriguing aspects of cryptocurrency and it was this openness that drew many early supporters to Bitcoin (BTC). Blockchain technology makes all information associated with the network’s operation accessible for anyone interested […]
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Experts in blockchain technology and crypto take on the question of Bitcoin’s path throughout the year 2020. Without any doubt, the year 2020 was unlike any other year in the 21st century: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, global governments unstoppably printing money, “lockdowns” and “social distancing” becoming the new normal, protests against racial discrimination and police […]
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Paolo Ardoino says Tether hasn’t done anything to warrant any additional investigations from the SEC. Paolo Ardoino, the outspoken chief technology officer of Bitfinex, took to Twitter this week to dispel concerns that Tether could be the next target of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In response to a tweet from CryptoQuant CEO […]
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