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US Senate Confirms New CFTC Chair to Succeed 'Crypto Dad' Giancarlo
Giancarlo said the agency is in “safe hands.”
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No, Bitcoin Isn't Secretly Messing with the Mid-Term Elections
Take it from someone who's actually received crypto campaign donations.
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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.
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Left, Right and Center: 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.
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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.
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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.
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Colorado's Politicians Could Soon Accept Crypto Contributions
Colorado's Secretary of State has proposed allowing political committees to accept contributions in cryptocurrency.
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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
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Blockchain Can Help UK 'Stay Relevant' After Brexit, Says EU Lawmaker
British MEP Kay Swinburne has called on the U.K. to implement and champion blockchain technology as the country moves to leave the EU.
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'Bitcoin Could Alter the World,' Says Former US Senator
Former New Hampshire governor and three-term senator Judd Gregg has said he believes bitcoin could alter how the world views currency.
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