The Weirdest Prediction Markets on Augur Right Now
Many have high hopes for ethereum-based prediction market Augur; others only seem interested in using it for some old-fashioned internet trolling.
Trump Task Force to Aid Crypto Crime Investigations
President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new task force that targets consumer fraud, including those involving "digital currency."
US Ethics Office: Government Officials Must Disclose Crypto Holdings
Those working for the executive branch of the U.S. government must disclose their cryptocurrency holdings, ethics officials said Monday.
Potcoin Might Sponsor Dennis Rodman's Trip to Trump-Kim Summit
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is in talks with cryptocurrency startup PotCoin to have the latter sponsor a trip to the U.S.-North Korea summit.
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.
