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Alabama's Blockchain Delay: A Missed Opportunity for Transparency?

Alabama's Blockchain Delay: A Missed Opportunity for Transparency?

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...

5 Reasons Moreno's Blockchain Bill Could Actually Hurt Innovation

5 Reasons Moreno's Blockchain Bill Could Actually Hurt Innovation

Senator Moreno’s bipartisan blockchain bill is riding high on the enthusiasm of its supporters, and at first glance appears to be a good thing. More blockchain adoption? Who's against that? Hold on a minute here. As someone who's been neck-deep in this technology for years, I see potential pitfalls that...

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...