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Delaware Introduces Bill to Legally Recognize Blockchain Stocks

A US state has introduced a long-awaited bill that would legally recognize blockchain-based business records.

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Vermont Law Adds Bitcoin as 'Permissible Investment' for MSBs

Vermont has passed a new bill that tweaks state law to account for digital currencies.

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Blockchain Regulations Likely By 2019, Russian Ministry Says

Russia's government is said to be moving ahead with plans to introduce rules for blockchain use by 2020.

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West Virginia Lawmakers Complete Bitcoin Money Laundering Bill

Lawmakers in the US state of West Virginia have completed work on a bill that would make it a felony to use bitcoin for laundering money.

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Nevada Senators Unanimously Advance Blockchain Tax Ban

Senators in Nevada have unanimously backed a proposal that would block local authorities from instituting taxes or fees on blockchain use.

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Bitcoin MSB Exemption Goes to New Hampshire Governor for Approval

Senators in New Hampshire have passed a bill that would exempt digital currency traders from money transmission regulations.

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Malta's Government is Developing a National Blockchain Strategy

Malta’s government is reportedly on the cusp of embracing blockchain through the adoption of a national strategy focused on the tech.

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Maine Lawmakers Kill Blockchain Voting Study Proposal

A legislative proposal to study the use of blockchain technology for elections in Maine has failed, public records show.

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State Regulators Blast New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption

New Hampshire is weighing a bill to exempt bitcoin traders from money transmission laws – and state officials are speaking out against the measure.

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Arizona Governor Signs Blockchain Bill Into Law

A bill in Arizona that recognizes blockchain signatures and smart contracts has officially become state law.

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