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Maine Senator Seeks Commission to Study Blockchain-Based Elections

Lawmakers in Maine want to study blockchain-based voting.

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Texas Lawmaker Proposes Constitutional Right to Own Bitcoin

A Texas lawmaker has put forward a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect the right to own and use digital currencies like bitcoin.

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West Virginia Lawmakers Want to Make Bitcoin Money Laundering a Felony

Legislators in West Virgina want to make it a felony to launder money with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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North Dakota’s Bitcoin Regulation Hits Roadblock in New Hearing

A proposal to study bitcoin regulation in North Dakota has reportedly run into some opposition.

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Arizona Bill Would Make Blockchain Smart Contracts 'Legal'

An Arizona legislator wants to amend state law to account for blockchain signatures and smart contracts, public records show.

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North Dakota Legislators Advance Plan for Bitcoin Regulation

Legislators in North Dakota are quickly advancing a measure to study how the state should approach regulating digital currencies like bitcoin.

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Two Hawaiian Politicians Want to Explore Blockchain Tech for Tourism

Legislators in Hawaii are pushing for the creation of a working group dedicated to blockchain technology.

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Dubai Legislators to Discuss Bitcoin Regulation

Dubai’s government is laying the groundwork for developing legislation around bitcoin and digital currencies.

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ULC Close to Finalizing Model Digital Currency Legislation

An effort to create a template for digital currency legislation in the US could be finalized by the end of the summer.

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Swiss Lawmakers Take Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation

Switzerland is moving to regulate bitcoin and blockchain tech.

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