Legislation
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.
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.
Arizona Governor Signs Blockchain Bill Into Law
A bill in Arizona that recognizes blockchain signatures and smart contracts has officially become state law.
Alaskan Lawmakers Seek to License Bitcoin Businesses
Alaska is considering regulatory changes that would require digital currency firms to obtain money transmission licenses.
Maine Senator Seeks Commission to Study Blockchain-Based Elections
Lawmakers in Maine want to study blockchain-based voting.
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.
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.
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.
Arizona Bill Would Make Blockchain Smart Contracts 'Legal'
An Arizona legislator wants to amend state law to account for blockchain signatures and smart contracts, public records show.
North Dakota Legislators Advance Plan for Bitcoin Regulation
Legislators in North Dakota are quickly advancing a measure to study how the state should approach regulating digital currencies like bitcoin.
