Legislation
Forfeit Your Bitcoin? Congressional Bill Draws Fire Over Border Check Rules
A group of influential US senators want to see digital currency holdings declared at the border – and advocates of the tech are pushing back.
Vermont Approves Blockchain Impact Study
The governor of Vermont has signed a bill that mandates a study on how blockchain tech will impact the state.
Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Advances Ahead of Major Deadline
Delaware has moved a step closer toward enshrining recognition of blockchain-based stocks in state law.
Nevada Becomes First US State to Ban Blockchain Taxes
Nevada has become the first state to ban local governments from taxing blockchain use.
US House Committee to Hold Virtual Currency Hearing
The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on virtual currencies this week.
Nevada Lawmakers Send Blockchain Tax Bill to Governor's Desk
Legislators in Nevada completed work on a bill to block the taxation of blockchain use.
Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill
A pair of US senators have filed a new anti-money laundering bill aimed at beefing up oversight of digital currency activities.
Russia's Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law
Russia's central bank is preparing new legislation focused on bitcoin and other digital currencies, reports say.
US Congress to Announce Study on Virtual Currency Link to Terrorism Today
A US Congressional subcommittee is developing a bill to study the use of digital currencies by terrorists, CoinDesk has learned.
Vermont Lawmakers Eye Jobs, Tax Revenue in Blockchain Push
Vermont is close to approving a study of how blockchain could help the state attract jobs – and the tax revenue that comes with them.