Wyoming’s new legal entities for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations sets up legal entities that cheapens the idea of creating protocols that work independent of nation states, Martin Schmidt writes.
Kraken Unveils Qualified Custody for Institutions in Crypto-Friendly Wyoming
Kraken Institutional operates under the exchange’s state-chartered banking license in Wyoming, attained back in 2020.
Wyoming Grants DAOs New Legal Structure
Wyoming has established a new legal framework for in-state decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) nonprofits that has crypto investment giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) calling the state an “oasis.”
Wyoming’s New DAO Bill Gives Crypto a Boost to Sweep Out Internet Incumbents
Crypto Broker sFOX Offers Commission-Free Blockchain Staking from Regulated Custody
“We are providing a gateway to staking without stepping in the middle or taking any revenue or profit,” founder Akbar Thobhani said.
Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs
The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency.
Wyoming stablecoin: Are state digital currencies even possible?
The Stable Token Commission continues researching the potential implementation of stable tokens in Wyoming.
Wyoming seeks ‘stable token’ commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin
The state seeks someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary.
Wyoming seeks ‘stable token’ commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin
The state seeks someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary.
Crypto Hubs 2023: Where to Live Freely and Work Smart
With shifting regulatory regimes worldwide, crypto is on the move to find the best locales to put down roots, get licensed, register or just be. Crypto Hubs 2023, our ranking of the top 15 global crypto hubs, is a good place to start.
Wyoming: Regulatory Clarity and Crypto-Friendly Banks Fuel Blockchain Revolution
America’s least populous state has passed three dozen laws regulating crypto. That has helped attract crypto, blockchain and Web3 employers and made the No. 7 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 the most crypto-friendly state in an otherwise uncertain U.S. regulatory environment.
US court rejects Fed’s motion to dismiss Custodia Bank case
Digital asset bank Custodia sued the Fed in June 2022, claiming an “unlawful delay” in processing an application for its master account.
Wyoming defends crypto-friendly bank charter regime in Custodia Bank’s lawsuit with Fed
“The State of Wyoming believes that this changes the tenor of the suit and in turn questions the legitimacy and viability of the State’s statutory framework,” said AG Bridget Hill.
Wyoming Defends ‘Legitimacy’ of Its Crypto Charter Framework in Custodia Lawsuit
The state of Wyoming is taking umbrage at the Federal Reserve Board’s insinuations that its regulatory framework for special purpose depository institutions (SPDIs) – state-chartered banks that can handle digital assets – are not up to snuff.
In the aftermath of banks’ horrorshow: Law Decoded, March 13–20.
A week after the twinning collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, and the trouble at Credit Suisse, the dust is slowly settling down.
Wyoming’s private keys bill addresses growing threat to rights and assets
Wyoming’s new law ensures that courts won’t overstep their authority in requiring individuals to disclose their private keys.
Bitcoin Mining Consulting Firm Sabre56 Raises $35M to Build 150MW of Hosting Sites
The consulting firm is moving onto the hosting business — and it already has a ‘waiting list’ of clients.
Wyoming Lawmakers Pass Bill Prohibiting Forced Disclosure of Private Crypto Keys
The prohibition will not apply in cases where there is no alternative way to access the requisite information.
Crypto bank Custodia sues the Fed over 19 month delay on account approval
Custodia wants to compel the Federal Reserve Board and its Kansas City branch to approve its application for a Fed master account within 30 days.
Crypto dealer SFOX gets trust charter approval from Wyoming regulators
“The new charter will enable us to provide secure, reliable and efficient investment, trading, and custodian services for a wide range of digital assets,” said SFOX co-founder Akbar Thobhani.