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Bitcoin miner claims judge, prosecutor, targeted firm with noise laws
1.10.2024
Bitcoin mining firm NewRays alleges that Judge Allen Dodson, prosecuting attorney Phil Murphy, selectively enforced noise legislation to target its business.
5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
14.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease selling unregistered securities without admitting...
Arkansas bills reining in crypto miners heads for governor approval
2.5.2024
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign the bills into law which will regulate miners’ noise, water use and licensing
Arkansas State House Passes Bills for Potential Crypto Mining Restrictions
18.4.2024
The Arkansas State House recently passed two bills to potentially restrict cryptocurrency mining activities within the state, while six other proposals failed to garner enough votes for advancement.
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Pro-Crypto Lawmaker Targets Leadership of House Financial Committee in Next Term
19.3.2024
Representative French Hill of Arkansas, who currently chairs the United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, has set his sights on assuming the leadership of the full committee.
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US Representative French Hill Optimistic on Progress of Crypto Legislation
31.1.2024
During a panel discussion at the recent Foundation for Defense of Democracies event, Arkansas Republican French Hill shared a positive update on the trajectory of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act and the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act. US Representative French...
Crypto Payment Provider Alchemy Pay Secures Iowa Money Services License
28.11.2023
The Singapore-based payment gateway Alchemy Pay has been granted the money services license by the U.S. state of Iowa. Both this license and the money transmitter license obtained from Arkansas nearly two months earlier underline Alchemy’s “dedication to compliance.” Alchemy...
US State Regulators Grant Money Transmitter Licenses to Crypto Startup Bastion
31.10.2023
Institutional-focused crypto custody firm Bastion has obtained money-transmitter licenses (MTLs) in New Hampshire and Arkansas. 1/ We’re happy to share that we received our first two Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New Hampshire and Arkansas and can now support fungible assets in both states....
Arkansas Residents Outcry Over Rising Crypto Mining Nuisance, Senator Seeks Governor’s Response
19.10.2023
A senator from the US state of Arkansas is seeking answers from the governor's office as there is an increase in the outcry over unwanted cryptocurrency mines in small towns across the state.
Residents of Mountain Pine have complained over “freaking loud” noise from a new crypto-mining facility...
Crypto Political Capital Grows: University of Arkansas Partners with Coinbase and Haun Ventures
17.10.2023
Crypto-focused investment firms Coinbase Ventures and Haun Ventures are joining forces with the University of Arkansas to support a technology accelerator program, strengthening the US state of Arkansas's position in the crypto landscape.
Arkansas offers a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit...
Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures Raise Crypto Political Capital With University of Arkansas Tech Sprint
16.10.2023
Crypto payment firm Alchemy Pay wins money transmitter license in US
21.9.2023
Alchemy Pay has joined the ranks of crypto firms like Coinbase and Jack Dorsey’s Block in securing the Money Transmitter License in Arkansas
Crypto Fraud Scheme Organizers Face Legal Action by CFTC in Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas
13.8.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken legal action against four individuals and their organization, Fundsz, for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme related to cryptocurrencies and precious metals trading. ...
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CFTC charges residents of Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas for crypto fraud
12.8.2023
The regulatory body asserts that the defendants managed to entice over 14,000 individuals by creating false weekly returns
CFTC charges residents of Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas for crypto fraud
12.8.2023
The regulatory body asserts that the defendants managed to entice over 14,000 individuals by creating false weekly returns
“Right To Mine” Arkansas crypto law finding more rejection, attention turns to Borroe’s unique fee structure
10.8.2023
The state of Arkansas has recently garnered attention for its efforts to regulate Bitcoin mining through the proposed Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023. While this bill aims to establish a framework for mining operations, it has not been without its challenges, encountering both approval...
Arkansas counties rush to pass noise regulations for crypto miners
23.7.2023
Several counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas are hurrying to adopt new ordinances before August, when crypto mining facilities will be subject to the same rules as data centers
Russian State Duma Chairman: ‘US National Debt Is a Global Financial Pyramid’
28.5.2023
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Federal Assembly, has stated that U.S. debt has become a “global financial pyramid” whose objective is to “deceive other nations and people.” Volodin also explained that the ability of...
Texas House Advances Gold-Backed Digital Currency Bill
6.5.2023
Texas has taken its first steps in order to approve a bill that would issue a 100% gold-backed digital currency. If enacted as law, the bill, which is being discussed by a Texas House committee, would create an electronic system for users to transact and pay with this digital currency and would...
Arkansas Makes Gold, Silver Legal Tender; 23 States Involved in Similar Legislation to Establish US Dollar Alternatives
21.4.2023
A bill signed into law on April 11 has made gold and silver legal tender in the U.S. state of Arkansas, allowing citizens to use gold and silver coins to pay debts. The bill also clarifies that gold and silver “specie” (coins) will not be considered property for tax purposes,...