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Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status

Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 15th, 2019

US House passes the American Dream and Promise Act, which could put more than 2 million "dreamers" on path to citizenship

The House is also expected to pass a second bill Thursday, which offers a temporary legal status to hundreds of .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 18th, 2021

XRP Price Jumps Over 30% After Another SEC Motion In Ripple Lawsuit

Ripple (XRP) struck back against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the ongoing legal battle accusing the blockchain firm of infringing securities regulations. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 26th, 2021

Virginia General Assembly passes law allowing for legal possession of one ounce of Marijuana

The law is set to go into effect on July 1, 2021. The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. Zach Gibson/Getty Images The Virginia General Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday allowing for the legal possession of up to one ounce of Mar.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 7th, 2021

Georgia Senate passes bill to legalize sports betting

Georgia lawmakers took another step toward making online sports betting legal......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 5th, 2021

Democratic senator"s first bill provides 5 million essential workers with a pathway to citizenship

The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act boosts the economy through an expedited pathway to citizenship for essential workers without a legal status. California Secretary of State Alex Padi.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 1st, 2021

Blockchain Association Tries to Draw Legal Line Between Kik’s Token and Its 2017 Pre-Sale

The Blockchain Association is claiming that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is wrongfully conflating Kik's exempt offering of securities during a 2017 ICO with the issuance of kin tokens.....»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 21st, 2020

U of L’s $35M loan bill passes legislature, sent to Beshear

A bill that would give the University of Louisville a $35 million, partially forgivable loan to help turn around Jewish Hospital and other former KentuckyOne Health Inc. assets has cleared its final legislative hurdle. On March 17, the bill passed the .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2020

Oregon House passes bill to aid low-income utility ratepayers

A bill that could help low-income Oregonians pay their energy utility bills cleared the House on Friday. House Bill 4067, which would give the Public Utility Commission flexibility to consider ways to make energy more affordable to "energy burdened.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 14th, 2020

House passes bill to rewrite labor laws and strengthen unions

The bill would amend some of the country’s decades-old labor laws to give workers more power during disputes, and add penalties for employers who violate labor law......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 6th, 2020

U.S. House passes landmark cannabis banking bill

The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to safeguard banks that serve state-legal cannabis businesses, a move desperately sought by growers, processors and retailers in Arizona and around the country who have been forced to operate largely .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 25th, 2019

US House Passes Bill for FinCEN to Study Blockchain Use

The House of Representatives passed legislation calling for FinCEN to study its use of “innovative technologies” — including blockchain......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskSep 24th, 2019

New Jersey Takes Online Market to Court Over 2018 Crypto Token Sale

The U.S. state of New Jersey is taking legal action over alleged securities violations by blockchain rental marketplace Pocketinns......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskJul 19th, 2019

Hong Kong"s status as a global financial hub is under threat

A proposed extradition bill is raising fears that Beijing will encroach on Hong Kong’s legal independence. Can the city remain an attractive financial hub for international companies? Photo composite: Sharon Shi.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 14th, 2019

Oregon Senate passes 60-day notice bill for drug price hikes

A bill requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to give a 60-day notice of planned price increases for certain prescription drugs is heading to Gov. Kate Brown for her signature. House Bill 2658 passed the Oregon Senate on a unanimous vote, with fou.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 13th, 2019

Montana Passes Bill to Exempt Utility Tokens From Securities Laws

"Big Sky Country" has gone crypto friendly, with new legislation exempting utility tokens from securities laws......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMay 24th, 2019

Senate passes bill to limit new cannabis grows

Gov. Kate Brown's bill to limit new cannabis grower licenses fared better in the Oregon Senate the second time around, passing 18-10 on Monday. Senate Bill 218, which now moves onto the House, would give the Oregon Liquor Control Commission the pow.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 29th, 2019

IBM Scores Nationwide Blockchain Deal With France’s Commercial Court Clerks

Court clerks across France will soon be recording changes in companies' legal status on a Hyperledger blockchain built by IBM......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMar 15th, 2019

US State Moves to Exempt Some Blockchain Tokens from Securities Rules

Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to exempt blockchain tokens with a "consumptive purpose" from securities laws......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMar 1st, 2019

Crypto Firms Turn to “Airdrops” to Boost Blockchain Projects

But the legal case is shaky. Nothing in life is free. Or is it? A blockchain project called Dfinity last week announced it will give away $35 million worth of digital tokens. The recipients can wai.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJun 4th, 2018

Pedal-assist bikes legalized

The city's biking scene just got a little faster. Today legal status was announced for pedal-assist e-bikes, two months after Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would look into it. "For now, we... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJun 28th, 2018