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A voter fills out his ballot on Nov. 3, 2020, in Vancouver, Wash.
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Us government
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.
A voter fills out his ballot on Nov. 3, 2020, in Vancouver, Wash.
By Sandali HandagamaNikhilesh De
Nov 3, 2020 at 11:07 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2020
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The crypto industry has avoided engaging in election 2020, for the most part.
Policy
Donations
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.
The crypto industry has avoided engaging in election 2020, for the most part.
By Nikhilesh De
Nov 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2020
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William Hinman
Policy
Sec
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.
William Hinman
By Jaspreet Kalra
Oct 27, 2020 at 7:24 p.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2020
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Department of Justice
Policy
Terrorist financing
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.
Department of Justice
By Daniel Palmer
Aug 26, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Aug 26, 2020
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Markets
Supply chain
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.
(Michael Gäbler/Wikimedia Commons)
By Paddy Baker
Aug 11, 2020 at 9:51 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2020
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Policy
Auctions
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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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jun 9, 2020 at 8:01 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2020
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Credit: ICE.gov
Markets
Crime
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.
Credit: ICE.gov
By Paddy Baker
Jun 2, 2020 at 2:56 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2020
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Tech
Blockchain
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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By Sebastian Sinclair
Apr 29, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2020
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Markets
Blockchain technology
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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By Sebastian Sinclair
Feb 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2020
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BIG MONEY: Chainalysis has made $10 million in five years from the U.S. government, with nearly a dozen agencies and a military branch tapping the blockchain forensics firm for everything from tracking tools to training on analyzing network data. (Image via CoinDesk Research)
Finance
Chainalysis
Inside Chainalysis’ Multimillion-Dollar Relationship With the US Government
Public records show Chainalysis made more than $10 million in five years from the U.S. government and stands to take in more than $14 million, dwarfing its competitors in the...
BIG MONEY: Chainalysis has made $10 million in five years from the U.S. government, with nearly a dozen agencies and a military branch tapping the blockchain forensics firm for everything from tracking tools to training on analyzing network data. (Image via CoinDesk Research)
By Danny Nelson
Feb 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 10, 2020
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