Trump Orders Sanctions Against Venezuela's Crypto
A report Monday indicated that US President Trump might sanction Venezuela and its petro token.
Trump White House Doubles Down on US Commitment to Blockchain
A conference in Washington this week saw officials from the U.S. government reaffirm their commitment to investigating possible blockchain use cases.
Trumping the IRS: Could the Timing Be Right for Bitcoin Tax Reform?
With the U.S. political field looking ripe for tax reform, the cryptocurrency community could soon get much-needed clarification on IRS guidance.
Controversial US Sanctions Bill Calls for Cryptocurrency Research
A foreign sanctions bill signed into law by President Donald Trump included a little-noticed provision on cryptocurrencies.
Headwinds or Tailwinds? How US Tax Reform Could Impact Bitcoin's Price
Are headwinds or tailwinds for bitcoin's price in store? That depends on Washington's ability to reform corporate tax.
Buy a Green Card With Bitcoin? US Officials Weigh Impact on EB-5
US immigration services are actively weighing the question of whether bitcoin can be used to pay for obligations tied to a controversial visa program.
Ex-FBI Chief: Virtual Currencies Hinder Criminal Investigations
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's work is being hampered by the criminal use of virtual currencies.
How Blockchain Could Finally Unite the United Nations
A blockchain movement is growing at the United Nations, where transparency is key to keeping the funding coming in.
Trump's Obamacare Overhaul Could Be Blockchain Adoption Catalyst
As Republicans attempt to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, blockchain advocates hope modifications to the law could boost adoption of the tech.
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.
