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Major Credit Unions Will Unveil New Blockchain Tech Next Week

A blockchain initiative backed by dozens of US credit unions is set to give a live tech demonstration next week.

Bank

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Is Safe Haven Scarcity Becoming a Boon For Bitcoin?

The strict regulations that emerged following the financial crisis may have helped make bitcoin more attractive to investors, analysts say.

gold, silver

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Why the US Department of Health Just Couldn't Ignore Blockchain

Bitcoin ransomware threats last year meant many US government agencies were wary of blockchain, but the health department took a different view.

Debbie Bucci

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The Trump Administration is Buying Into Blockchain Tech

US regulators and officials spoke in favor of expanding the adoption of blockchain across government and the private sector at an event this week.

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Alaskan Lawmakers Seek to License Bitcoin Businesses

Alaska is considering regulatory changes that would require digital currency firms to obtain money transmission licenses.

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Blockchain-Friendly Congressman Faces Hearings for Trump Budget Role

A blockchain-friendly member of Congress faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill yesterday in his bid to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

Mick Mulvaney (CoinDesk archives)

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US Department of Energy Seeks Blockchain Research Proposals

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has become the latest US agency to look into blockchain projects.

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In 2016 US Election, Bitcoin and Blockchain Were Blips on Campaign Radar

CoinDesk recounts its attempts to engage with major political candidates ahead of the 2016 US election.

Clinton and Trump

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Fed Chair: Bitcoin's Popularity Unrelated to Central Bank Policy

US Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen said the popularity of bitcoin doesn't relate to the public's perception of its monetary policy.

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Anti-Virus Tycoon John McAfee Accepts Bitcoin for Presidential Run

Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee is now accepting bitcoin in his 2016 presidential campaign.

McAfee