Alabama’s move last minute to delay a vote on four crypto-friendly bills has shook waves across the blockchain industry. The delay raises some big questions about how the state is handling digital assets. It further calls into question the long-term impact of cryptocurrency adoption in the region. BlockOpulent is here...
Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would permit the state treasurer to invest in digital assets, marking a significant step towards embracing cryptocurrency. Rep. Mike Shaw, R-Hoover, who has taken the lead on this issue, introduced House Bill 482 (HB482). This bill would allow the state to invest up...
Let's be frank. When I found out that Alabama punted on those crypto and blockchain bills, my kneejerk response was to let out a disappointed breath. Not of relief, but of frustration. If it did, it would change the transparency game for government at all levels. Alabama just shut that...
It’s hard to overstate how badly Alabama just slammed the door on its own future. The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee's decision to punt on crypto bills HB482 and HB484 isn't just a legislative delay. It's economic suicide. Like Alabama, many states celebrate their own as backwaters. It’s...