cryptocurrency
Biden puts tech and financial agencies to work in studying ‘central bank digital currency’
The executive order gives the Office of Science and Technology Policy 180 days for a technical evaluation, and the Treasury Department has several projects as well.
Ransomware Task Force receives more than $800,000 in second year
Recommendations from the force led to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency receiving $20 million in the federal infrastructure bill.
IRS urges increasing cryptocurrency disclosure, e-filing to prevent cybercrime
Commissioner Charles Rettig recommends that crypto businesses collect detailed customer information.
The IRS wants help breaking into seized cryptowallets
The IRS's criminal investigation unit wants help as it tracks down and enforces cases of fraud and other violations of tax law.
GSA to hold first cryptocurrency auction
Bitcoin continues to gain broader acceptance within government.