During this short week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider three critically important pieces of legislation. These rulings would have a tremendous impact on the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology here in the United States. Lawmakers will soon have the opportunity to vote on each the CLARITY Act,...
Sen. Cynthia Lummis recently introduced the Lummis Crypto Tax Bill. This legislation would start to establish a clear and uniform legal framework for taxing these emergent digital assets. The bill sets a $300 de minimis tax exemption as the threshold for most digital asset transactions. This amendment will help crypto...
In what would have represented a major bipartisan effort to build a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, the proposal suffered a ninjection of cryptocurrency into Smith Senate’s blood. The Democrats who blocked the bill had no excuse. They warned about Donald Trump’s deepening connections with the crypto industry and what that...
The path of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States has taken a surprising turn. This amendment is mainly the result of former President Donald Trump’s increasing influence over the digital asset arena. While these concerns are completely warranted, Congressional Democrats are just starting to voice deep concern about Trump’s personal...
Picture this—Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is preparing to introduce another one. It would ban presidents, legislators, and their family members from issuing, supporting, or promoting cryptocurrencies. This action comes in direct response to increasing outcry over growing conflicts of interest. The spotlight has been particularly bright on former President Donald...
Other US senators are moving to prohibit former president Donald Trump and close family members from profiting on crypto projects. To support their opposition, they cite fears of corruption and conflicts of interest. The End Crypto Corruption Act would prohibit the president, vice president, senior executive branch officials, and members...
The Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee has delayed the vote on HB482. This bill would authorize the State Treasurer to invest in various digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Rep. Mike Shaw, R-Hoover, the bill’s sponsor, introduced HB482. This bill is one of three in...
Despite the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, Alabama’s overall approach to it has been slow, but intentional and measured. Our Alabama lawmakers are continuing to watch the technology and its effects closely. Unlike in many other states, they are being cautious and deliberate before jumping into the deep end...
The Senate's GENIUS Act of 2025. It sounds impressive, doesn't it? Dig just beneath the surface, and you’ll find a big, bad ticking time bomb that’s endangering the future American financial security. Instead, it’s mischievously disguised as a crypto regulation bill. We don’t mean to stifle innovation here. It’s not...
Utah’s House Bill 230 (HB230) has generated a firestorm of discussion among Utahns, legislators and industry insiders. As initially drafted, the bill would allow state reserve funds to invest up to 5% of their funds in digital assets. These assets in particular cover stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin....
The United States Senate recently convened a hearing on the growing universe of cryptocurrency. In doing so, they highlighted the desperate need for regulation in this emerging frontier. Here are some of the most important highlights that emerged through the conversations. They each noted the challenges, opportunities, and possible future...
The market of cryptocurrency day trading is a whirlwind, chaotic and always on the move. Quick reflexes, and even quicker algorithms. Thanks to new, advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok, traders are experiencing the most powerful insight and automation they’ve ever seen. Kwame Nkosi, a blockchain commentator, balances...
Let’s face it, the crypto community can’t resist an exciting hype train. Right now, the AI-powered trading locomotive is barreling down the tracks, with Grok and ChatGPT as its star conductors. Well before you decide to mortgage your home and give Uber all your assets, let’s slow down a moment...
You know, sometimes I feel like I'm watching a rerun of an old movie, only this time, it's playing out in the halls of Congress. The Senate Banking Committee’s recent hearing on the need for comprehensive crypto regulation. It was a bit like a Broadway show. Rather than earnestly seeking...
The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...
Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...