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US Senate Passes $3.5T Budget Plan
Senators voted along party lines to support a blueprint for President Joe Biden's agenda.
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By Sheldon Reback
Aug 11, 2021 at 8:41 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2021
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US Government to Auction Off Seized Litecoin Alongside Bitcoin
Uncle Sam is now selling litecoins it obtained for tax nonpayment.
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By Frances Yue
Jun 18, 2021 at 7:16 p.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2021
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What a New Era of Big Government Could Mean for Bitcoin
Does the Biden budget signal a new era of deeper government involvement in American’s lives?
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jun 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2021
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US Government Sees 'Cryptocurrency Spring Fever' as Great Time to Auction Bitcoin
The GSA's next BTC auction could fetch more than $300K, generating even more excitement among cryptocurrency investors.
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By Damanick Dantes
Mar 25, 2021 at 4:23 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2021
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US Lawmakers to Examine Crypto's Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding
Witnesses will likely suggest giving FinCEN better tools to watch for illicit financing methods.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 25, 2021 at 2:08 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2021
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Western Union Suspends US Dollar Transfers to Cuba
The move follows the latest sanction from the Trump administration.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Nov 17, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2020
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Crypto Impact Unclear After Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as Next US President
Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question.
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By Nikhilesh De
Nov 7, 2020 at 4:27 p.m. UTC
Nov 7, 2020
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US Seized More Than $1B in Silk Road–Linked Bitcoins, Seeks Forfeiture
The seizure on Tuesday, tied to the Silk Road marketplace, is reported to be the largest the U.S. has ever done.
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By Kevin Reynolds
Nov 5, 2020 at 4:46 p.m. UTC
Nov 5, 2020
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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.
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By Sandali HandagamaNikhilesh De
Nov 3, 2020 at 11:07 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2020
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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.
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By Nikhilesh De
Nov 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2020
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