Tennessee Bill Aims to Clarify Bitcoin Campaign Donation Rules
A new bill before the Tennessee Senate is seeking to clarify how bitcoin campaign donations will be honored in the southern US state.
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Feb 20, 2015 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
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Green Activist is First Mainstream UK Politician to Accept Bitcoin
London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.
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Jan 27, 2015 at 5:42 p.m. UTC
Jan 27, 2015
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Could Bitcoin Become a Policy Issue for US Congress?
Bitcoin in the eyes of US Congress members is vastly different. When might they create policy around it?
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Oct 25, 2014 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2014
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Swedish Politician Elected to Parliament on Bitcoin-Only Donations
Mathias Sundin has become a member of Sweden's parliament after funding his election campaign solely in bitcoin.
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Sep 26, 2014 at 6:01 p.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2014
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Politician Keen for Vancouver Citizens to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
A Vancouver politician says the city should allow residents to pay their taxes, fines and fees using bitcoin.
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Sep 18, 2014 at 12:19 p.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2014
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Louisiana State Republican Party Now Accepts Bitcoin
The Republican Party of Louisiana is now accepting contributions in bitcoin via its official website.
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Sep 17, 2014 at 9:19 a.m. UTC
Sep 17, 2014
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California Lawyer is Latest Congressional Candidate to Accept Bitcoin
Christina Gagnier, a Californian tech lawyer and business owner, is the latest congressional candidate to accept bitcoin donations.
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Jul 28, 2014 at 10:22 a.m. UTC
Jul 28, 2014
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Launches to Advance Bitcoin in Washington
Organisation leader Perianne Boring laid out her vision for the new lobbying group at NABC Chicago today.
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Jul 19, 2014 at 3:16 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2014
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Swedish Parliamentary Candidate to Raise Bitcoin-Only Campaign Funds
The politician hopes his bitcoin-only fundraising will be a means to improve bitcoin education across Sweden.
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Jul 12, 2014 at 10:05 a.m. UTC
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Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort
A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.
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Jun 23, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2014