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State Lawmaker Explains Wyoming's Newly Passed DAO LLC Law

Wyoming DAO LLCs have to be domiciled in the state, which could be a point of confusion for denizens of the decentralized web.

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Bill to Give Blockchain Records Legal Clout Reintroduced in US House

Rep. Soto and Rep. Schweikert call for recognizing blockchain signatures as legal instruments in their new bill.

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New Bipartisan Bill Would Classify Digital Tokens as Commodities, Not Securities, in US

A bill introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer could clarify the status of digital tokens issued as part of a securities offering under securities law.

Rep. Tom Emmer

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Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here's Why

Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote.

N.Y. State Sen. Diane Savino (D-23) proposed a pair of blockchain bills to bolster the Empire State's understanding and use of the nascent technology. (Image via Thomas Good / Wikimedia Commons)

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Ohio Could Become Next US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

A bill proposed by an Ohio Senator would let the state legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

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California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Stocks

California Senate Bill 838 would allow businesses to store, issue and transfer shares information on a blockchain.

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Lawmaker Says 'Tennessee Is Ready for Blockchain' at Bill Hearing

Tennessee legislators say the state is "ready for the blockchain."

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4 Blockchain Bills Introduced in New York Legislature

A lawmaker in New York has introduced four bills in an effort to spur research into possible uses for blockchain by the state's government.

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