Florida
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The bill effectively prohibits CBDCs for use as money across the state and is expected to take effect on July 1 following Governor Ron DeSantis’ seal of approval
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If certain cryptos are deemed securities, it can open a new area of liability with respect to state laws, one attorney said
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The House Commerce Committee reportedly voted 15-5 in favor of passing a bill that blocks the use of a federally-backed CBDC under Florida law
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As federal tax deadline looms, here’s where some of the friendliest US states stand on reforms
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DeSantis said he is working with state agencies to figure out the logistics of businesses paying taxes with crypto, indicating that Florida could adopt the new tax strategy
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Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, was found liable for conversion — a form of theft — related to intellectual property. What are the chances Satoshi’s coins will be used to pay up?
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The man who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, awaits judgement in multibillion-dollar civil suit. Does it even matter if he is in fact Satoshi?
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