North Carolina

North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2019

Thailand Targets New Crypto Taxes While Others Move to Ease Burdens

A weekly roundup of regulatory moves by different nations and agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Regulation

US State Regulators Hit BitConnect With Second Cease-And-Desist

North Carolina became the second state to halt BitConnect's ICO after issuing a temporary cease-and-desist.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2018
Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Mining is a Family Business for This Father and Son

In Raleigh, North Carolina, a father-and-son team are bucking the trend of industrial bitcoin mining.

Business  ·  10 October 2016
Regulation

Bitcoin Provisions in the North Carolina Money Transmitter Act

An expert provides an overview of new cryptocurrency provisions recently added to the Money Transmitter Act in North Carolina.

Markets  ·  2 October 2016
Regulation

North Carolina Governor Signs Bitcoin Bill Into Law

North Carolina today expanded its Money Transmitters Act to cover activities related to bitcoin and digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 July 2016
Regulation

North Carolina Senate Approves Bitcoin Bill

A bill requiring money transmission licenses for companies working with digital currencies in the state of North Carolina has passed.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2016
Regulation

‘Blockchain-Friendly’ Bill Moves Forward in North Carolina

A bill designed to bring digital currencies under North Carolina's money transmitter framework is moving forward in the US state.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 June 2016
Regulation

North Carolina Exempts Select Bitcoin Businesses from Regulation

North Carolina has carved out new regulatory exemptions for select bitcoin and blockchain businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 December 2015
News

Bitcoin Firm Xapo Cuts North Carolina Access

Bitcoin services provider Xapo has confirmed that it will no longer operate in the state of North Carolina.

Markets  ·  15 July 2015
Regulation

North Carolina Senate Committee Advances Bitcoin Bill

A legislative bill to include bitcoin and digital currency related business activities has advanced in the North Carolina Senate.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 July 2015