Washington

Will Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Pass Legal Muster With the SEC and CFTC?

As stablecoins see greater capital inflows and adoption, regulators will likely take a harder look at their compliance status.

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking to exempt cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from securities laws.

By Stan HigginsDis 20, 2018

Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.

Members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, must begin disclosing cryptocurrency investments that exceed $1,000.

By Muyao ShenHun 20, 2018

Washington State's Chelan County shut down three rogue cryptocurrency mining operations due to the power draw and safety risk.

By Nikhilesh DeAbr 4, 2018

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.

By Stan HigginsSet 7, 2017

New regulations that apply money transmitter laws to cryptocurrency exchanges have gone into effect in the U.S. state of Washington.

By Stan HigginsHul 27, 2017

POSaBIT, a Seattle-based digital currency payments startup with a focus on serving legal cannabis outlets, has raised $1.5m in funding.

By Stan HigginsHun 29, 2017

A recent Congressional hearing saw the non-profit blockchain advocacy group Coin Center call for a federal approach to money services licensure.

By Stan HigginsHun 12, 2017

Legislators in Washington state have put the finishing touches on new rules for businesses that offer digital currency services.

By Garrett KeirnsAbr 13, 2017

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