Capitol Crypto: Congressman Proposes Bitcoin ATMs In Government Facilities
A Texas Republican congressman has proposed installing cryptocurrency ATMs in United States federal buildings. Rep. Lance Gooden wrote a May 1 letter to Stephen Ehikian, who is presently acting administrator for the General Services Administration (GSA), news reports said. Related Reading: The Bitcoin That Got Away: Docuseries Explores $800 Million Trash Tragedy Trump Ally Frames […]
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