Legislation

Europe

Germany Seeking Industry Feedback for National Blockchain Strategy

The German government is soliciting industry feedback ahead of developing a blockchain strategy by summer, according to Reuters.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 February 2019
Europe

Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status

Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2019
Payments

Lawmakers Pitch New Crypto Tax Payments Bill in New Hampshire

A New Hampshire bill would require state agencies to accept cryptocurrency as payment for fees and taxes.

Business  ·  23 January 2019
Regulation

Wyoming Bill Would Clear the Way for Crypto Custody at Banks

Wyoming legislators have introduced a bill to classify digital assets as property and provide banks with clarity on crypto custodial services.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 January 2019
Regulation

Wyoming Blockchain Bill Proposes Issuance of Tokenized Stock Certificates

Lawmakers from the U.S. state of Wyoming have introduced legislation proposing the issuance of tokenized stock certificates using blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2019
Regulation

Colorado Senators File Bill to Exempt Cryptos from Securities Laws

Two Colorado lawmakers have introduced a new bill seeking to exempt some digital tokens from securities laws.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 January 2019
Regulation

US Congressmen Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Crypto Price Manipulation

Two U.S. Congressmen have introduced bipartisan bills to prevent crypto price manipulation and boost acceptance of the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 December 2018
Regulation

US Lawmakers Push for ‘Blockchain’ Definition in New Congressional Bill

A bipartisan bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives this week proposes creating a "consensus-based definition of blockchain."

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2018
Regulation

A Major Regulatory Effort Is Brewing to Revive the US ICO Market

More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2018
Regulation

Ohio Becomes Latest US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

The U.S. state of Ohio has joined Arizona in legally recognizing data stored and transacted on blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 August 2018
Regulation

Don’t Let the Crypto Circus in Congress Fool You

Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2018
Europe

Malta Passes Trio of Bills as Part of ‘Blockchain Island’ Plan

Malta's parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a "Blockchain Island."

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2018
Law

Vermont Governor Signs Bill Clearing Way for Blockchain Companies

Vermont's governor has signed a bill allowing for the creation of so-called "blockchain-based limited liability corporations," public records show.

Markets  ·  31 May 2018
Regulation

California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Stocks

California Senate Bill 838 would allow businesses to store, issue and transfer shares information on a blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2018
Coinbase

Locked Out of Coinbase: Why Are Wyoming’s Bitcoin Users Still Waiting?

A month after Wyoming changed a law to let Coinbase restore service in the state, users there are still waiting to regain access to their funds.

Business  ·  23 April 2018