US Seized More Than $1B in Silk Road–Linked Bitcoins, Seeks Forfeiture
The seizure on Tuesday, tied to the Silk Road marketplace, is reported to be the largest the U.S. has ever done.
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Nov 5, 2020 at 4:46 p.m. UTC
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Here Are the 2020 US Election Races Crypto Should Watch
Lawmakers who are important to the crypto industry are on the ballot this year. CoinDesk is tracking these races for Election 2020.
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Nov 3, 2020 at 11:07 p.m. UTC
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The Crypto Industry Remains Mostly Unengaged in Election 2020
The cryptocurrency industry did not get heavily engaged in this year’s election, either via donations or lobbying.
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Nov 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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First SEC Official to Say Ether Is Not a Security Is Leaving the Agency Later This Year
William Hinman, the director of the SEC’s division of corporation finance, is planning to leave the agency later this year.
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Oct 27, 2020 at 7:24 p.m. UTC
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US Democrats Ask Trump Administration for Details on Terrorist Crypto Seizures
Two U.S. Democrats have asked the White House to provide more information on recent seizures of cryptocurrency from terrorist groups, including ISIS.
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Aug 26, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain to Play 'Essential Role' in Farming Supply Chains, Says US Government
An agency attached to the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it expects blockchain will play an important role in the sector's supply chains.
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Aug 11, 2020 at 9:51 a.m. UTC
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US Marshals Service Seeks Firm to Custody and Sell Crypto Seized From Criminals
The U.S. Marshals Service is on the hunt for a contractor to help it store and auction cryptocurrency it seizes in operations against criminals.
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Jun 9, 2020 at 8:01 a.m. UTC
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US Offers $5M Bounty for Arrest of Venezuela's Crypto Chief
The head of Venezuela's state-backed petro cryptocurrency has been added to the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Most Wanted list.
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Jun 2, 2020 at 2:56 p.m. UTC
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US Transportation Dept. Says Blockchain Could Bring More Trust to Commercial Drones
A U.S. Department of Transportation report says using blockchain to track drones can make them safer.
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Apr 29, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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US House Committee to Hold Hearing on Blockchain Benefits for Small Businesses
The Committee on Small Business will discuss how blockchain technology can help startups in March.
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Feb 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2020