New Hampshire Representative Daniel Tamburello introduced legislation to exempt virtual currency users from Licensing of Money Transmitters. This legislation is similar to the Model Legislation I proposed on this blog in August of last year. Another proposal before the New Hampshire legislature would “requir[e] the state treasurer to develop an implementation plan for the state […]
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More Stolen Bitcoin to be Auctioned
For the second time ever, the US Marshals will auction off stolen bitcoin. The first time this past summer, the US Marshals auctioned of nearly 30,000 BTC that were on the servers of the Silk Road online marketplace. Now, the US Marshals are seeking bidders for 50,000 of the ~144,000 BTC that belonged to Ross […]
Ecuador Bans Decentralized Cryptocurrencies; Institutes State-run Cryptocurrency
I just heard the news from Ecuador a few days ago after seeing an article from CBS Money Watch. After some research, I learned that the Ecuadorian National Assembly actually voted in July to ban cryptocurrencies. At the same time, the National Assembly voted to create a State-run cryptocurrency that some believe may replace the […]
Hands off Bitcoin: Model Legislation
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) last month rolled out a proposal to regulate “virtual currency businesses” worldwide if the company had at least one customer within the Empire State. In response, the Intergalactic Bit License was created, with Davi Barker stating, “we can laminate stuff, too.” Also in response to this proposal […]
Politicians Begin to Accept and (Attempt to) Regulate Bitcoin
The FEC recently issued an opinion that opened the door for candidates and committees to begin accepting bitcoin. An article by CoinDesk.com highlights a few of the candidates who have begun accepting the alternative currency. One such candidate is Steve Stockman, who last month introduced legislation to overturn the IRS decision that bitcoin is property. […]