Wyoming

Wyoming's House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that effectively prohibits the forced disclosure of private crypto keys by the U.S. state's courts. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest state-level crypto regulation and the federal implications.

16. Feb. 2023

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a recent update on Kraken’s ongoing quest for a Federal Reserve Master Account, which would give them the same access to the global payment system as traditional banks. Plus, a conversation on how Kraken benefits from Wyoming’s unique regulatory framework for the banking industry. 

28. März 2022

Deep in the Pacific Ocean lies a sprawling chain of volcanic islands, the Marshall Islands, that is looking to grant DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations. But why do DAOs need to become registered as corporations? Adam Miller, co-founder of a local organization MIDAO, explains two reasons: legal personhood and limited liability. He joins "All About ETH" live from Ethereum Denver 2022 to discuss why the Marshall Islands, the issues with Wyoming's LLC law and the future of DAOs.

17. Feb. 2022

Gov. Gordon joins “First Mover” to discuss the nascent crypto industry blooming in Wyoming and what it will take to get more “pioneers” to go west to Wyoming. Plus, the Governor shares whether he holds any crypto or not.

24. Mai 2021

Crypto-friendly Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming discusses the need for governmental regulation in the crypto space to encourage responsible innovation. Plus, she shares her thoughts on using renewable energy for bitcoin mining.

24. Mai 2021

MIT Computational Law Report Executive Director Dazza Greenwood and Wyoming State Senator Chris Rothfuss dig into a newly passed law that allows Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) to operate legally in the state of Wyoming and why this matters.

28. Apr. 2021

MIT Computational Law Report Executive Director Dazza Greenwood and Wyoming State Senator Chris Rothfuss discuss Wyoming’s newly passed laws formalizing how individuals and organizations can use digital identities and the broader philosophy behind them.

28. Apr. 2021

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is considering a bill that would create a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector to foster innovation. Pro-bitcoin committee member and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on the legislation and how Congress will receive it.

28. Apr. 2021

Wyoming legalizes online sports betting and is also allowing crypto wagers. “The Hash” panel discusses how Wyoming became such a pro-crypto state and whether other states will follow in Wyoming’s footsteps.

8. Apr. 2021

Avanti, one of the front-runners in crypto banking, raised $37M in funding ahead of its impending launch. Led by Wall Street veteran Caitlin Long, Avanti is a state-chartered crypto bank headquartered in Wyoming. "The Hash" panel discusses what Avanti means for the future of crypto banks in the United States.

26. März 2021