Recent events in Canada sparked a global conversation about financial censorship and crypto’s potential to guard against it.
Wyoming lawmakers introduce legislation for state-issued stablecoin
Avanti Financial CEO Caitlin Long said the bill had its own pros and cons, but it was “definitely a conversation-starter” for lawmakers exploring stablecoins.
Lummis says Fed is ‘violating the law’ with Wyoming blockchain bank delays
The Republican senator for Wyoming has called on her colleagues to withhold support for Fed chair Jay Powell.
Wyoming’s crypto-friendly bill could be a sandbox in action, Sen. Lummis says
The new bill would allow crypto banks to get faster approvals for conducting business in Wyoming.
Wyoming legally recognizes first DAO in the United States
Wyoming is further solidifying its position as the most crypto-friendly state in North America.
Senator Cynthia Lummis excited to buy the Bitcoin dip
The conservative Republican from Wyoming plans to buy more BTC if the price drops further.
‘Bitcoin is not an asset that is designed to be leveraged,’ says Caitlin Long
The Avanti Financial CEO says Bitcoin shouldn’t be leveraged and that regulations for stablecoins are underway.
Specialized workforce needed as crypto and blockchain courses enter colleges
Some universities and colleges are offering blockchain and crypto courses as the job market heats up, but will students be enticed to take them?
Nebraska bill to allow banks to offer crypto services passes to final round
Nebraska could follow Wyoming and open its first crypto bank should the bill pass the final round.
Crypto wagering for online sports betting now legal in Wyoming
The bill already signed into law legalizes online sports betting in the state with bookmakers permitted to accept cryptocurrency deposits from bettors.
Avanti Financial raises $37 million to launch institutional crypto bank
The digital asset bank will be aimed at institutional investors only, and there is no exchange planned.
Blockchain-friendly Wyoming challenges Delaware’s biz incorporation dominance
One business and law professor has argued that Wyoming’s liberal blockchain law could help the state compete with Delaware in the business incorporation arena.
The SEC Is Still Working Out What ‘Qualified Custodian’ Means for Crypto
The SEC’s recent statement about qualified custodians shows the federal agency is still puzzling out important questions for the crypto space.
Crypto Long & Short: Wyoming Is Crypto’s ‘Wild West,’ Which Is Exactly What We Need
An innovative region far from the center of financial power is taking meaningful steps towards reforming finance from the edges.
Why Wyoming’s Governor Supports the State’s Crypto Banking Law
Keeping Wyoming’s lead in crypto banking is a priority of the state’s top elected official, Gov. Mark Gordon.
Wyoming Bank Regulator Taps Chainalysis to Boost Crypto Tracing Efforts
The Wyoming Division of Banking will receive training and two software licenses from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis.
Kraken Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Become a US Bank
Kraken is the first cryptocurrency firm to become a bank. On Wednesday, the Wyoming Banking Board voted to approve the San Francisco-based crypto exchange’s application for a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter. Kraken is the first SPDI bank in Wyoming and according to the Wyoming Division of Banking’s general counsel, Chris Land, Kraken will […]
Unpacking the Avit, Avanti Bank’s New Digital Asset Being Built With Blockstream
Avanti says the Avit will not encounter the legal, accounting or tax hurdles of stablecoins, but it’s not yet clear where the asset will fit under U.S. law.
Unpacking the Avit, Avanti Bank’s New Digital Asset Being Built With Blockstream
Avanti says the Avit will not encounter the legal, accounting or tax hurdles of stablecoins, but it’s not yet clear where the asset will fit under U.S. law.
Wyoming-Based Avanti to Open in October With a New Bank-Issued Digital Asset
Wyoming’s crypto-friendly Avanti Financial expects to open its doors this October with a new bank-issued digital asset, the Avit.