Wyoming
Black Hills Signs Deal to Power Bitcoin Mining in Wyoming
The publicly traded utility will deliver up to 75 megawatts of power to a new mining operation in Cheyenne.
Crypto Bank Custodia Sues Federal Reserve
The bank founded by Morgan Stanley veteran Caitlin Long filed suit against the U.S. central bank for delaying a decision on its application for a master account.
Former Wyoming Banking Commissioner Goes Web 3
Albert Forkner has joined crypto infrastructure company Fortress Blockchain Technologies.
Kraken One Step Closer to Becoming an Official Bank
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a recent update on Kraken’s ongoing quest for a Federal Reserve Master Account, which would give them the same access to the global payment system as traditional banks. Plus, a conversation on how Kraken benefits from Wyoming’s unique regulatory framework for the banking industry.
Kraken Hits Key Milestone in Quest to Gain Fed Account, Equal Treatment With Traditional Banks
Kraken Bank, the Wyoming subsidiary of the Kraken crypto exchange, received a routing number from the American Bankers Association.
Marshall Islands Looks to Become Global Hub for DAO Incorporations
Deep in the Pacific Ocean lies a sprawling chain of volcanic islands, the Marshall Islands, that is looking to grant DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations. But why do DAOs need to become registered as corporations? Adam Miller, co-founder of a local organization MIDAO, explains two reasons: legal personhood and limited liability. He joins "All About ETH" live from Ethereum Denver 2022 to discuss why the Marshall Islands, the issues with Wyoming's LLC law and the future of DAOs.
Caitlin Long's Wyoming Crypto Bank Takes a Step Toward Fed Membership
It's no guarantee of Fed approval, but Avanti Bank now has a routing number through the American Bankers Association.
Sen. Lummis Likely to Oppose Powell’s Fed Nomination on Crypto Grounds
The Wyoming senator is likely to vote against President Biden’s nominees to head the U.S. Federal Reserve, and will rally other senators against them, said a Lummis aide.
Former Oilfield Drillers See Energy Sector and Bitcoin Mining Joining Forces
If the founders of bitcoin miner JAI Energy are right, the two industries are an ideal match.
SEC Stops Wyoming-Based DAO From Registering 2 Digital Tokens
The agency is alleging that American CryptoFed filed a “materially deficient and misleading registration form.”
