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US lawmaker doubles down on crypto promises after Trump win
[Nov 6 8:24 PM] With Republicans soon to have a majority in the US Senate, Cynthia Lummis said she plans to have lawmakers pass a bill to “build a strategic Bitcoin reserve.”
Crypto ATMs Coming to 45 New Locations Across Five US States
[Oct 19 11:30 AM] Cryptocurrency is becoming more accessible across the U.S. with the expansion of digital currency kiosks to 45 new locations in the Southwest and Midwest. Yesway, a fast-growing convenience store chain, is partnering with Coinflip to bring crypto…
AI vs. human leadership: Debate over plan to govern Cheyenne with AI
[Aug 27 1:30 PM] AI technology could drastically reduce inequalities and expand access to services in local and state governments, many believe.
Wyoming stablecoin may launch Q1 2025 —Governor Mark Gordon
[Aug 21 5:41 PM] Private issuers of stablecoins could extend the lifespan of the US dollar by driving demand for the underlying fiat currency.
Candidate and AI bot come in 4th in Cheyenne’s mayoral primary
[Aug 21 3:27 PM] The VIC bot and its “meat avatar,” Victor Miller, got 327 votes in Cheyenne, losing a primary election to incumbent Mayor Patrick Collins and two others.
Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to run capital city with AI bot
[Aug 20 7:45 PM] Victor Miller entered the race and now uses a nickname to distinguish himself from the “Virtual Integrated Citizen, The Official Robot” he says is on the ballot.
Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Acquires Wyoming Mining Site
[Aug 2 3:30 AM] Cleanspark Inc. has completed the acquisition of its first bitcoin (BTC) mining site in Wyoming and secured 75 megawatts (MW) of power contracts. The Las Vegas-based company plans to add over 2 exahash per second (EH/s) to its mining capacity…
US Senator Officially Introduces BITCOIN Act to Establish Strategic BTC Reserve
[Aug 1 9:16 PM] U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has officially introduced the BITCOIN Act in the Senate, aiming to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve as an additional store of value to strengthen America’s balance sheet. The initiative seeks to position the U.S. as…
University of Wyoming Launches Bitcoin Research Institute to Produce High-Quality Publications
[Jul 31 2:30 AM] The University of Wyoming has launched a Bitcoin research institute to produce high-quality peer-reviewed publications about bitcoin from all academic disciplines. The institute’s director highlighted the need for informed research…
President Biden Blocks Chinese-backed Bitcoin Mining Firm From Owning Land Near a Wyoming Nuclear Missile Base
[May 13 3:38 PM] United States President Joe Biden has issued an order prohibiting the acquisition of certain real property by MineOne Cloud Computing Investment I L.P., citing national security concerns. The order, based on findings outlined by the President, aims…
Wyoming Senator Slams DOJ’s Take on Non-Custodial Crypto Software, Vows to Protect User Rights
[May 1 11:35 PM] Wyoming’s Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has responded to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest argument regarding non-custodial software. Lummis’s remarks follow the DOJ’s reply brief on the indictment against Tornado Cash developer…
DAOs Beware: Neo-Imperialism Is on the Rise in Crypto-Land
[Apr 4 8:44 AM] 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
[Mar 20 7:30 AM] Kraken Institutional operates under the exchange’s state-chartered banking license in Wyoming, attained back in 2020.
Wyoming Grants DAOs New Legal Structure
[Mar 8 4:06 PM] 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
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Crypto Broker sFOX Offers Commission-Free Blockchain Staking from Regulated Custody
[Nov 7, 2023 8:00 AM] “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
[Sep 18, 2023 7:01 AM] The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency.
Wyoming stablecoin: Are state digital currencies even possible?
[Sep 14, 2023 6:45 AM] The Stable Token Commission continues researching the potential implementation of stable tokens in Wyoming.
Custodia Bank Goes Live: Bridging Digital Assets With US Dollar Payments
[Aug 11, 2023 4:30 PM] Custodia Bank, the financial institution that aims to bridge digital assets with the U.S. dollar payment system, is now live. Last month, Custodia started serving external business customers in select U.S. states, offering U.S. dollar deposits and…
Wyoming seeks ‘stable token’ commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin
[Jul 25, 2023 2:19 AM] 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
[Jun 27, 2023 5:57 AM] 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
[Jun 27, 2023 5:33 AM] 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…
Custodia Bank Founder Caitlin Long: ‘The Fed Thinks Only Large Incumbents Should Service Crypto’
[Jun 22, 2023 5:30 AM] Caitlin Long, the founder of Custodia Bank, has railed against the favoritism that the Federal Reserve and the institutions of the U.S. financial system are supposedly showing to incumbents. According to Long, regulators have applied double…
US court rejects Fed's motion to dismiss Custodia Bank case
[Jun 9, 2023 10:14 AM] Digital asset bank Custodia sued the Fed in June 2022, claiming an “unlawful delay” in processing an application for its master account.
US Senator Cynthia Lummis Blasts SEC Actions Against Coinbase, Explains Crypto Industry Is Being Pushed Offshore
[Jun 8, 2023 5:30 AM] Wyoming U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has heavily criticized the recent legal action of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Coinbase, stating that it might push the cryptocurrency industry and its innovation offshore. Lummis also…
Sabre56 Announces New Partnership With GEM Mining To Host More Than 4,500 Bitcoin Miners
[May 30, 2023 11:16 AM] Sabre56, a Bitcoin mining hosting provider and digital asset mining consultancy, has announced a significant hosting deal with GEM Mining, an institutional-grade Bitcoin mining company. The agreement entails Sabre56 hosting 4,510 BTC miners that…
Wyoming defends crypto-friendly bank charter regime in Custodia Bank's lawsuit with Fed
[Apr 11, 2023 2:37 PM] “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
[Apr 11, 2023 9:51 AM] 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.
[Mar 20, 2023 2:30 PM] 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.