Politics

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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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Family to Travel Across the US, Spending Only Bitcoin
The Blush family embarks on a four-week cross-country road trip during which they'll spend only bitcoin.
Road

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Meet the US Politicians Who Are Embracing Bitcoin
CoinDesk provides an overview of the US politicians who are increasing awareness of digital currency.
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Capitol Hill
FEC Approves Bitcoin In-Kind Donations for US Political Campaigns
The US Federal Election Commission has determined that bitcoin donations may be treated as in-kind political contributions.
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Coin Jar
Wisconsin Politician Forced to Return $100 Bitcoin Donation
Politician Mark Clear returned the donation after a state campaign finance regulator declined to authorize the contribution.
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US Election Commission Delays Decision on Bitcoin Campaign Contributions
The US Federal Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on bitcoin campaign contributions expected today.
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Fear of Russian Ban Caused Bitcoin Moscow Conference Cancellation
Russia’s bitcoin “ban” threw digital currency enthusiasts to a point of canceling a conference, but confidence remains.
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Jared Polis
US Congressman Jared Polis Buys Bitcoin, Will Spend on Socks
Polis asked Robocoin to demonstrate its two-way bitcoin ATM to officials unfamiliar with the practicalities of the technology.
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Kim Dotcom Launches Political Party, Proposes National Cryptocurrency
Tech entrepreneur and web bad boy Kim Dotcom is back in the news, having launched the 'Internet Party'.
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Chamath Palihapitiya: Bitcoin is Moving Past 'Amateur Hour'
Former Facebook and AOL executive Chamath Palihapitiya discussed the importance of attracting tech-savvy, business-minded users to bitcoin.
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