The White House invited major stakeholders of the financial technology sector ("fintech") to meet with branches of the US Government to discuss ways to promote development and innovation in the rapidly-changing fintech sector. The Treasury Department, Small Business Administration, Council of Economic Advisors, Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity, US Agency for International Development and more. This exciting development shows the government's interest in working together with private entities to fuel economic and financial development.

Read more on Bitcoin News Service • Adrienne Harris reviews the meeting on The White House's blog