New York is contemplating a bill that would permit residents to utilize cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum for state-related payments, including taxes. The model legislation, dubbed Assembly Bill A7788, has been introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel. Cryptocurrencies for any payments they need to make. This proposal could pave the way...
The SEC just blinked. And that blink? It's a green light for a future we've been building towards: a world powered by DePIN. The suit’s dismissal against Helium is a huge win for the project. Real-world infrastructure This future will radically transform the way we build and interact with real-world...
This agreement by Helium developer Nova Labs with the SEC. This deal resulted in the dropping of a lawsuit that had been lurking like a dark cloud over the decentralized wireless network and the broader DePIN industry. This was a huge win for Helium, as the SEC agreed to dismiss...
Slovenia's aiming to tax crypto at 25% – a move framed as aligning with international standards and simplifying things for investors. Sounds reasonable, right? Let's dig a little deeper. Who benefits from this simplification, and more importantly, whose standards are we aligning with? Or could this be yet another case...
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a short-term crypto oversight framework, signaling a potential shift in the agency's approach to the digital asset industry. After three years, Gary Gensler has departed as the leader of the SEC. This is an exciting change, as it creates an opportunity...
April 10, 2025. A date etched in crypto history. Congressional passage of Bill Trump signs first crypto bill into law. Bipartisan support. Market surges. Bitcoin hits $72,500. Ethereum at $3,800.Sounds like a win, right? Freedom unlocked. Innovation unleashed. Hold on. Before you get too far down the AI rabbit hole,...
Okay, let's be honest. Like many of you, I’m sure, I did a double take when I first saw Trump and crypto in the same headline. But hear me out. This isn't about politics. It's about progress. This has nothing to do with signaling who signed the infrastructure bill and...
Senate Democrats Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman are taking the lead on a similar draft bill in the US Senate. Altogether, this bill addresses the environmental footprint of increasing energy use and helps shield families from skyrocketing energy expenses. The Clean Cloud Act targets data centers serving blockchain networks and...
Our Digital Asset Subcommittee held a hearing to address the fast-paced evolution of the digital assets space. They reiterated the need for clear regulations — fast. Titled "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets On-Chain Tools for an Off-Chain World," the hearing brought together industry experts and policymakers to...
The regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies in the United States is shifting overnight. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to stop or drop a number of high-profile litigations against crypto firms. This move reopens the debate over the future of crypto regulation and what it means for businesses...