Wyoming
Wyoming Bank Regulator Taps Chainalysis to Boost Crypto Tracing Efforts
The Wyoming Division of Banking will receive training and two software licenses from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis.
Kraken Crypto Exchange Is Now a US Bank
The Wyoming Banking Board approved crypto exchange Kraken’s application to become a bank. With a state-chartered bank unit, Kraken now has a regulatory passport across several states and the ability to offer custody, payments and banking services to both institutional and retail clients.
Kraken Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Charter a US Bank
On Wednesday, the Wyoming Banking Board voted to approve Kraken’s bank charter application. Kraken is the first SPDI bank in Wyoming.
Unpacking the Avit, Avanti Bank's New Digital Asset Being Built With Blockstream
Avanti says the Avit will not encounter the legal, accounting or tax hurdles of stablecoins, but it’s not yet clear where the asset will fit under U.S. law.
Wyoming-Based Avanti to Open in October With a New Bank-Issued Digital Asset
Wyoming's crypto-friendly Avanti Financial expects to open its doors this October with a new bank-issued digital asset, the Avit.
Caitlin Long's Avanti Raises $5M, Submits Wyoming Bank Charter Application Draft
Crypto bank Avanti has raised an angel round from the University of Wyoming Foundation, Anthony Pompliano’s Morgan Creek Digital and other investors.
Meet the US Senate Candidate Who's Invested in Bitcoin Since 2013
Wyoming U.S. Senate candidate Cynthia Lummis says bitcoin's store-of-value appeal has never been stronger. So she continues to HODL.
Overstock Subsidiary to Put Wyoming County Land Registry on the Blockchain
Medici Land Governance has inked a deal to build a blockchain-based land registry for Carbon County, Wyoming – its second such deal in the state.
Caitlin Long on Coronavirus, Crypto Custody and Building a Bank
A new crypto bank tries to address some of the most fundamental issues for institutions who want to get into the space.
Blockchain Pioneer Caitlin Long to Build Crypto Bank in Wyoming
A Wyoming corporation founded by Caitlin Long is preparing to apply for a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter with the state’s division of banking.
