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Alabama Crypto Bills: Property Tax Relief & Blockchain Boost?

Alabama Crypto Bills: Property Tax Relief & Blockchain Boost?

Alabama is taking a deep plunge into cryptocurrency with SB282 and HB483. Together, these bills would make the state a more attractive place for digital assets to set up shop. These are good bills to limit property tax exemptions for some digital assets. They show the increasing momentum for blockchain...

Alabama's Blockchain Bills: A Gen Z Call for Responsible Innovation

Alabama's Blockchain Bills: A Gen Z Call for Responsible Innovation

Let's be real. As a Gen Z’er, I’m tired of the next big thing that’s going to save the world. …speaking of revolutionary tech, I’m always watching that space! Crypto and blockchain? They're definitely up there. But as with most crazes, though the hype may be loud, a good measure...

Alabama's Crypto Bills: Freedom or Folly? Silicon Valley Weighs In

Alabama's Crypto Bills: Freedom or Folly? Silicon Valley Weighs In

Are Alabama lawmakers really preparing to legislatively construct a gigantic, golden crypto hamster cage? Or, alternatively, are they laying down a reasonable course toward progress? As someone who's seen the lightning and chaos of Silicon Valley firsthand, I'm worried these bills, while well-intentioned, might just smother the very spark they're...

Alabama to Test Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Bills This Week

Alabama to Test Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Bills This Week

This week Alabama legislators will consider all three bills. This wave of proposed legislation, if passed, would dramatically reshape how the state engages with and regulates cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. These bills will clarify the state’s regulatory framework for digital assets and allow states to invest in cryptocurrency. In addition,...