Wyoming Blockchain Bill Rockets Ahead for Signing In a landmark development for blockchain advancement, Wyoming’s state legislature has cleared what is known as House Bill 70 (HB 70), which exempts various types of crypto assets from securities laws. The bill was originally passed by Wyoming’s Hous…… Read More
Wyoming ‘Utility Token’ Bill Heads to Governor for Approval Wyoming’s State Senate has cleared a bill that creates exemptions for certain types of blockchain tokens.… Read More
North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale North Carolina deems passive mining pool “shares” are unregistered securities.… Read More
FinCEN: Money Transmitter Rules Apply to ICO Developers, Exchanges According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.… Read More
Illinois Has Been Quietly Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments Three U.S. states – Illinois, Arizona and Georgia – are now actively considering bills to allow tax payments made in cryptocurrency. … Read More
Caixin: China Blocking Crypto Exchanges on Social Media Chinese regulators are reportedly blocking social media accounts held by cryptocurrency exchanges that still offer services in the country.… Read More
Brazil Regulators Move to Block Bitcoin Mining Investments The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has declared a bitcoin mining company to be unlawfully offering securities. … Read More
What If the SEC Is Going After the SAFT? Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.… Read More
China’s Biggest Political Event Sees Blockchain Praise At China’s annual “Two Sessions” political event, policy advisors have made a wide range of comments on the future of blockchain in the country.… Read More
TechCrunch Founder’s Crypto Fund Subpoenaed By SEC Michael Arrington’s crypto-fund has reportedly been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. … Read More