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Crypto Market Sees Uptick Amid Legislative Cryptocurrency Developments

Crypto Market Sees Uptick Amid Legislative Cryptocurrency Developments

The crypto market has seen an impressive resurgence, with crypto market cap up 13% in the last week. This boom comes as states around the country are actively legislating the use, adoption, and regulation of cryptocurrencies. Net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs have recently shot up. Last week, losses shot...

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...

Crypto Bill Milestone: What Scott's First 100 Days Mean For You

Crypto Bill Milestone: What Scott's First 100 Days Mean For You

The crypto world is abuzz with anticipation as major legislative efforts begin to pick up steam in Washington. With Senator Tim Scott playing a central role, the potential passage of the GENIUS Act and a broader crypto market structure bill could reshape the landscape for investors and businesses alike. Token...

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,...

5 Ways US Lawmakers' Crypto Plan Could Strangle Innovation

5 Ways US Lawmakers' Crypto Plan Could Strangle Innovation

Thus, Congress believes it has the solution to crypto regulation. This “solution” sounds less like a promising hand to lift up innovation and more like a slow-motion strangulation. On the surface, the rhetoric sounds nice by promoting clarity and consumer protection. Scratch the surface and you’ll find a disastrous recipe...

Senator Scott Highlights Crypto Bill Progress in First 100 Days

Senator Scott Highlights Crypto Bill Progress in First 100 Days

Senator Tim Scott, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, is marking his first 100 days by advancing two key digital asset bills aimed at establishing clear rules for the industry. The GENIUS Act and the FIRM Act have arrived! These bills represent a positive step in the right direction, offering...