Emerging Tech
Energy Asks for New R&D in Critical Materials for Clean Energy
The Department of Energy launched its new request for information days after the passage of the CHIPS Act.
Emerging Tech
Treasury Sanctions Cryptocurrency Mixer
The online digital money platform has proven to act as a haven for cyber criminals looking to launder illegal cryptocurrencies.
Artificial Intelligence
VHA Launches New Playbook Outlining Digital Health Care Needs For Patients
The agency’s health care office is looking for better data sharing interfaces to improve patient care.
Policy
Bipartisan Senators Want Commodity Regulations For Crypto
A new bill would task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with imposing more consumer protections and other oversight regulations on digital asset trading.
Cybersecurity
New Bill Would Unlock Cybersecurity Funding for Small Businesses
Sen. Maggie Hassan’s proposed law would help set up funds to protect smaller organizations from malware.
Digital Government
Accurate U.S. Crime Data Demands More State Participation
FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed federal data reporting from state and local jurisdictions, and how advanced technologies stand to help.
Modernization
5G Presents a Need for Spectrum Coordination Among Federal Agencies
A Senate hearing underscored the need for federal telecommunication agency teamwork surrounding 5G spectrum deployment.
Digital Government
GAO: VA Needs Better Data Collection, Analysis on Sexual Harassment
The Government Accountability Office issued a follow-up report to its 2020 analysis of the Veterans Affairs Department’s procedures for collecting and handling data on sexual misconduct.
Policy
Warren Set to Introduce New Bill Targeting Crypto Scams
The Democratic senator said she will unveil new legislation to better regulate cryptocurrency investment from larger firms “vampire sucking” money from smaller entities.
Policy
Bill Aims To Reclassify Broadband As Essential To Promote Net Neutrality
Two Democratic senators unveiled a new bill to codify broadband as an essential service and prevent discriminatory practices.
Emerging Tech
Prolific Crypto Market Demands Regulation, Investor Education, Experts Say
Financial regulation experts tell Congress a lack of regulation on digital currencies and lending exacerbates lack of consumer education.
Emerging Tech
Energy Pilot New Program To Promote Equitable Access To Solar Power
The agency is piloting a new initiative to bring solar energy to low income households.
Modernization
Lumen Tapped To Upgrade Customs and Border Protection Comms Network
The Communications company will overhaul CBP’s communications infrastructure and expand its network.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Hackers Will Still Target Smaller Critical Infrastructure, CISA Director Warns
CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales discussed how ransomware actors target companies of all sizes, and how CISA wants organizations to prevent zero-day events.
Cybersecurity
Camille Stewart Gloster Latest Appointment to Office of the National Cyber Director
The former Google alum joins the White House as multiple federal agencies look to recruit top-tier talent for enterprise technology positions.
Digital Government
VA's New Master Record Aims to be a 'Single Source of Truth' for Veteran Data
The new VA Profile system is a back-end data storage program that will give agency offices and systems a single source for accurate veteran information.
Emerging Tech
Cryptocurrency Founder Convicted of Defrauding Investors of More Than $6 Million
My Big Coin founder Randall Crater was convicted of charges related to fraud and misleading investors over the value of his cryptocurrency.
Cybersecurity
NIST Revises Cybersecurity Guidelines Specifically for HIPAA
NIST will accept comments on the updated draft publication regarding HIPAA’s Security Rule until September 21.
Cybersecurity
More Quantum-Focused Legislation Aims to Implement Stronger Cryptography Standards
The bipartisan bill seeks to fortify federal networks as innovation in quantum computing poses new threats to national security.
Digital Government
Federal Ability to Buy Citizen Data Worries Lawmakers and Experts Alike
Expert witnesses expressed support for bills that close loopholes in existing laws, which currently allow the federal purchase of private data.
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