Tennessee

Jackson, Tennessee, in ‘Prime Position’ to Be a Bitcoin Leader, Says Mayor

The city is exploring paying its employees in bitcoin and adding bitcoin mining to its balance sheet.

News  ·  22 April 2021

Smart Contracts Now Recognized Under Tennessee Law

Tennessee has officially approved the use of a blockchain to store legally binding contracts and signatures.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Regulation

Steve Seagal-Backed ‘Bitcoiin’ ICO Hit with Regulator Warning

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning the states residents about the Steven Seagal-backed "Bitcoiin" project.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Legal

Tennessee Is Closer to Barring Retirement Funds from Crypto Investments

The Tennessee Senate Ways and Means Committee has voted to advance a bill banning public retirement trusts from investing in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction

Tennessee lawmakers have put forward a new bill that would bar state government retirement funds from investing in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018
Legal

Lawmaker Says ‘Tennessee Is Ready for Blockchain’ at Bill Hearing

Tennessee legislators say the state is "ready for the blockchain."

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 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
Regulation

Tennessee Governor to Consider Bitcoin Campaign Donation Bill

A bill to allow political donations denominated in bitcoin will now head to the governor of Tennessee for approval.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 April 2015