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Alabama Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow State Investments in Digital Assets

Alabama Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow State Investments in Digital Assets

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...

Moreno's Blockchain Bill A Trojan Horse For Crypto Control?

Moreno's Blockchain Bill A Trojan Horse For Crypto Control?

Senator Moreno’s bipartisan blockchain bill… That all seems great. Bipartisan! Blockchain! What's not to love? Well, maybe everything. Before we put a cork in it and pop a bottle of bubbly, though, let’s consider four hard questions. As we know all too well in Washington, D.C., sometimes what looks good...

Moreno Champions Bipartisan Blockchain Bill to Foster Innovation

Moreno Champions Bipartisan Blockchain Bill to Foster Innovation

Among Blockchain Caucus members, Sen. Bernie Moreno to introduce bipartisan legislation to strengthen blockchain technology. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a "National Blockchain Deployment Advisory Committee" within the Commerce Department, enhancing the Commerce Secretary's advisory role on blockchain-related matters. It mirrors a similar House bill championed by Reps. Kat...