Bill

Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Electronic Money

Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 July 2018

Congress Advances Bill to Study Crypto Use in Drug, Sex Trafficking

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would approve a study of the use of cryptocurrencies in the sex and drug trades.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2018
Regulation

Wyoming ‘Utility Token’ Bill Heads to Governor

Wyoming's State Senate has cleared a bill that creates exemptions for certain types of blockchain tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Regulation

Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities

Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2018
Regulation

Arizona Moves One Step Closer to Accepting Bitcoin for Taxes

The Arizona Senate has cleared a bill that aims to allow residents in the state to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2018
Law

Tennessee Might Also Recognize Blockchain Data Through Proposed Law

A lawmaker in Tennessee has filed a new bill that recognizes a blockchain signature as a kind of legal electronic record.

Markets  ·  12 January 2018
News

Vermont Could Collect Taxes in Crypto Under Proposed Law

A state legislator in Vermont has proposed a bill to create a regulatory framework for blockchain tech, including a transaction tax payable in crypto.

Markets  ·  8 January 2018
Security

Trump Signs Defense Bill Authorizing Blockchain Study

President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Regulation

Australian Senate Panel Throws Support Behind Crypto Exchange Bill

Australia is moving ahead with plans to pass new regulations for the country's cryptocurrency exchange space.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2017
Regulation

US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2017
Regulation

Nevada Lawmakers Send Blockchain Tax Bill to Governor’s Desk

Legislators in Nevada completed work on a bill to block the taxation of blockchain use.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2017
Regulation

US Congress to Announce Study on Virtual Currency Link to Terrorism Today

A US Congressional subcommittee is developing a bill to study the use of digital currencies by terrorists, CoinDesk has learned.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 May 2017