Legislation

Regulation

Delaware Introduces Bill to Legally Recognize Blockchain Stocks

A US state has introduced a long-awaited bill that would legally recognize blockchain-based business records.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2017
Regulation

Vermont Law Adds Bitcoin as ‘Permissible Investment’ for MSBs

Vermont has passed a new bill that tweaks state law to account for digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2017
Regulation

Blockchain Regulations Likely By 2019, Russian Ministry Says

Russia's government is said to be moving ahead with plans to introduce rules for blockchain use by 2020.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2017
Regulation

West Virginia Lawmakers Complete Bitcoin Money Laundering Bill

Lawmakers in the US state of West Virginia have completed work on a bill that would make it a felony to use bitcoin for laundering money.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 April 2017
Regulation

Nevada Senators Unanimously Advance Blockchain Tax Ban

Senators in Nevada have unanimously backed a proposal that would block local authorities from instituting taxes or fees on blockchain use.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin MSB Exemption Goes to New Hampshire Governor for Approval

Senators in New Hampshire have passed a bill that would exempt digital currency traders from money transmission regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 April 2017
Regulation

Malta’s Government is Developing a National Blockchain Strategy

Malta’s government is reportedly on the cusp of embracing blockchain through the adoption of a national strategy focused on the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 April 2017
News

Maine Lawmakers Kill Blockchain Voting Study Proposal

A legislative proposal to study the use of blockchain technology for elections in Maine has failed, public records show.

Markets  ·  14 April 2017
Regulation

State Regulators Blast New Hampshire’s Bitcoin MSB Exemption

New Hampshire is weighing a bill to exempt bitcoin traders from money transmission laws – and state officials are speaking out against the measure.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 April 2017
Regulation

Arizona Governor Signs Blockchain Bill Into Law

A bill in Arizona that recognizes blockchain signatures and smart contracts has officially become state law.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 March 2017
Exchanges

Alaskan Lawmakers Seek to License Bitcoin Businesses

Alaska is considering regulatory changes that would require digital currency firms to obtain money transmission licenses.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2017
Regulation

Maine Senator Seeks Commission to Study Blockchain-Based Elections

Lawmakers in Maine want to study blockchain-based voting.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2017
Regulation

Texas Lawmaker Proposes Constitutional Right to Own Bitcoin

A Texas lawmaker has put forward a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect the right to own and use digital currencies like bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2017
Regulation

West Virginia Lawmakers Want to Make Bitcoin Money Laundering a Felony

Legislators in West Virgina want to make it a felony to launder money with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2017
Regulation

North Dakota’s Bitcoin Regulation Hits Roadblock in New Hearing

A proposal to study bitcoin regulation in North Dakota has reportedly run into some opposition.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2017