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Court Sentences Missouri Man to 3 Years in Prison for Crypto and Tax Fraud

[Sep 12, 2024 11:20 AM] Missouri resident Lyell Champagne Jr. has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud and tax offenses involving cryptocurrency. He and his accomplice attempted to steal funds by accessing victims’ bank accounts and filing false…

Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams

[Aug 17, 2024 5:30 AM] The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and…

Crypto Industry Tries to Tally Final Wins As U.S. Congressional Primaries Wind Down

[Aug 6, 2024 4:40 PM] After a very tight victory last week in Arizona that's now facing a recount, the cryptocurrency industry's political forces are shifting their attention toward some of the final U.S. congressional primaries of 2024, including Tuesday's elections in…

‘Blockchain Basics Act’ Lands in Nebraska, 13 States to Introduce Crypto Legislation in 2024

[Jan 8, 2024 2:30 AM] The Blockchain Basics Act, a bill that seeks to protect several blockchain-based activities from being outlawed by the U.S. government, has been introduced in Nebraska. Sponsored by Sen. Eliot Bolstar, the bill is similar to the one introduced in…

‘Blockchain Basics Act’ Introduced in Missouri Takes the Bitcoin Regulation Battle to State Level

[Jan 5, 2024 6:30 PM] The Blockchain Basics Act, introduced recently into the Missouri State House, seeks to guarantee crypto-related rights, including self-custody, transacting, mining, and staking, to the state’s people. Proposed by Rep. Phil Christofanelli, the…

Twitter Gains Money Transmitter Licenses in Three States, Takes Steps Towards Becoming an All-in-One ‘Everything App’

[Jul 6, 2023 8:00 AM] Twitter made an announcement on July 5, revealing that it has been granted money transmitter licenses by three states: Missouri, Michigan, and New Hampshire. These licenses are a part of Twitter’s endeavor to secure money transmitter licenses…

Mississippi, Missouri Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Protect The Rights To Mine Bitcoin And Run A Node

[Jan 20, 2023 12:10 PM] Committees from both states will soon vote on bills that would provide a variety of protections for Bitcoin mining operations and node runners.Lawmakers from the U.S. states of Mississippi and Missouri have introduced bills that seek to legally…