Blake's account for staying current with the world of cryptocurrency. I'm a VA/DC CPA and a Manager with Grant Thornton's Public Sector. Opinions are my own.
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7 Aug 2021
I just took action to save innovation and crypto p2a.co/q1NOonL I'm so disappointed that my home state Sen @MarkWarner has offered such an onerous provision which would drive innovation out of the USA. Vote yes on Wyden and no on Warner amendments
28 Mar 2021
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23 Nov 2020
If you are staying home this Thanksgiving to keep your loved ones safe, please retweet this status. I would just like to see how much common sense is still out there.
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4 Jul 2020
Happy 4th of July! Unfortunately in 2020 we have to wait four more months for Independence #Vote
4 Feb 2020
RIP Happy Joe's. Long live Casey's taco pizza... Yes Casey's the gas station chain
4 Feb 2020
When I grew up in West Des Moines the best taco pizza was from Happy Joe's on EP True Parkway in West Des Moines. It was a five minute drive from Valley High School and the lunch buffet was incredible. Cc @blakechain
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4 Feb 2020
When I grew up in West Des Moines the best taco pizza was from Happy Joe's on EP True Parkway in West Des Moines. It was a five minute drive from Valley High School and the lunch buffet was incredible. Cc @blakechain
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12 Oct 2019
If #digitalcurrency transactions are to be reported as capital gains wouldn't schedule D be a more logical place for this question?
There’s A New Question On Your 1040 As IRS Gets Serious About #Cryptocurrency via @forbes @ForbesCrypto forbes.com/sites/kellyphilli…
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23 Jan 2019
Had a great time working w/ @Jim_Harper & @data_foundation/ @GTPublicSector on this report. Amazing things happening in #open #data - especially since @SarcasmSean and I started working to create the original version of @usaspending back in 2005! x.com/GTPublicSector/status/…
We’re proud to announce the release of the 3rd edition of the #SOTUofOpenData in collaboration with @data_foundation. Check it out for an understanding of #opendata's history, present status, & prospects: gt-us.co/SOTUofOpenData
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3 Jan 2019
On this date ten years ago, self-aware AI bootstrapped a #blockchain so it could use digital money to interact with the world #bitcoin #SatoshiNakamotoIsaRobot
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17 Apr 2018
This tragedy marks the first U.S. airline accident fatality since 2/12/2009. Until today, U.S. airlines safely transported about 7 billion passengers over the past 9.2 years. @jbarro @garyleff x.com/MSNBC/status/986325787…
17 Apr 2018
JUST IN: 1 dead after Southwest Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Philadelphia airport, the National Transportation Safety Board says.
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12 Apr 2018
Attending events on #Blockchain regulation and investment featuring @MatthewRoszak at @msbgu makes me proud to be a GU MBA student @ChamberDigital @GUFinPolicy
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5 Apr 2018
I wouldn't necessarily agree with your prediction as I think the dollar has huge incumbency advantages. But, if true, it seems it's the US Gov's prerogative to protect its competitive advantage at the expense of consumers who would prefer a theoretically-superior alternative. x.com/intjr/status/982034709…
5 Apr 2018
The article also notes that different agencies treat crypto differently e.g. property to IRS, security to SEC. At this point any consistency throughout the gov would offer its own benefits. I personally believe currency makes sense if we want people to be able to buy stuff. x.com/intjr/status/982024685…
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5 Apr 2018
As a CPA who still hasn't filed due to trying to figure out the tax implications of airdropped #crypto, I wholeheartedly agree! Great work @ChamberDigital @PerianneDC x.com/chamberdigital/status/…
5 Apr 2018
Op-ed this morning in @coindesk: "Congress should treat virtual currency as an alternative to gov't-issued currency, giving consumers choice..." @PerianneDC @ChamberDigital buff.ly/2q922Rl
ALT Coindesk publishes op-ed on taxing crypto as currency from Chamber of Digital Commerce
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23 Feb 2018
Just finished the excellent #FedHeads podcast about #Blockchain applications for government. Nice job @iamAftabHossain et al! x.com/gtpublicsector/status/…
Episode 2 of #FedHeads is here! Tune in to hear @CraigPalomar from @FiscalService @USTreasury & @iamAftabHossain from @GTPublicSector discuss #blockchain, its application for government, & a proof of concept at @FiscalService: gt-us.co/FedHeadsiTunes or gt-us.co/FedHeadsGP
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15 Feb 2018
If you want to know what bitcoin is, I learned about it. A bit.
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Do you have an auditing background and a security clearance? Are you based in Tampa, FL or hoping to relocate there? Boy do we have a great job for you. We’re hiring for multiple auditing positions in Tampa immediately: gt-us.co/FLAuditManager gt-us.co/FLAuditSeniorAssoci…
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7 Dec 2017
#1 most important rule about owning Bitcoin. If you don’t own the private keys, you don’t own the Bitcoin. Do NOT leave your coins on exchanges!
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26 Nov 2017
Founder of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus is now heading the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as well as the Office of Management and Budget x.com/ombpress/status/934235…
25 Nov 2017
Statement on President Trump’s announcement to name Mulvaney the Acting Director of the CFPB:
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