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......»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Georgia Senate passes bill to legalize sports betting
Georgia lawmakers took another step toward making online sports betting legal......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»