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blockonomi.com > new-hampshire-launches-americas-first-bitcoin-backed-municipal-bond

New Hampshire Launches America's First Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (400+ words) The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority (BFA) is moving forward with plans to launch what appears to be the nation's first rated municipal bond collateralized by bitcoin. "NEW HAMPSHIRE TO ISSUE FIRST RATED BITCOIN-BACKED BOND The New Hampshire Business Finance…...

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blockonomi.com > kalshi-faces-multi-state-lawsuits-as-prediction-markets-labeled-disguised-gambling

Kalshi Faces Multi-State Lawsuits as Prediction Markets Labeled 'Disguised Gambling"

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (467+ words) Prediction markets platform Kalshi is facing growing legal pressure from multiple U.S. states. Washington state filed a lawsuit against the company on Friday, alleging violations of state gambling laws. The filing came just one week after Nevada secured a temporary restraining…...

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blockonomi.com > arizona-senate-advances-bill-to-create-crypto-reserve-fund

Arizona Senate Advances Bill to Create Crypto Reserve Fund

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (544+ words) Arizona lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 1649 to create a state-managed digital asset reserve. The proposal would place seized cryptocurrencies under the control of the State Treasurer. The measure now awaits a full Senate vote after clearing two key committees. The…...

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blockonomi.com > kansas-joins-state-level-push-for-bitcoin-reserves-with-senate-bill-352

Kansas Joins State-Level Push for Bitcoin Reserves with Senate Bill 352

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (302+ words) Kansas Senate Bill 352, which seeks to create a state-level Bitcoin reserve, has advanced to the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. The bill proposes that proceeds from unclaimed digital assets be used to fund the reserve. The legislation was referred…...

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blockonomi.com > taiwan-semiconductor-tsm-stock-tsmc-to-build-dozen-arizona-chip-plants-in-trade-deal

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock: TSMC to Build Dozen Arizona Chip Plants in Trade Deal

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (410+ words) TSMC is preparing a major expansion of its Arizona operations. The company intends to build several additional manufacturing plants in the state, potentially reaching a total of about a dozen facilities. The expansion forms part of ongoing trade discussions between…...

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blockonomi.com > florida-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-create-strategic-crypto-reserve

Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Create Strategic Crypto Reserve

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (529+ words) Florida lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to establish a crypto reserve for the state, aiming to diversify financial holdings, enhance economic resilience, and adapt to evolving digital trends. Representative John Snyder introduced House Bill 1039, proposing a crypto reserve for…...

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blockonomi.com > bitcoin-reserve-bill-in-massachusetts-hearing-scheduled-for-discussion

Bitcoin Reserve Bill in Massachusetts: Hearing Scheduled for Discussion

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (325+ words) Massachusetts is set to hold a hearing on a bill regarding a Bitcoin strategic reserve. The legislation was first introduced in February by Republican state Senator Peter Durant. The bill aims to allow the state to invest in Bitcoin and…...

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blockonomi.com > arizona-governor-hobbs-vetoes-digital-asset-reserve-bill-stalling-state-crypto-agenda

Arizona Governor Hobbs Vetoes Digital Asset Reserve Bill, Stalling State Crypto Agenda

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (451+ words) Arizona's crypto ambitions hit another roadblock as Governor Katie Hobbs rejected legislation that would create a state digital asset reserve fund." The proposed bill sought to establish a cryptocurrency management system using confiscated digital assets from criminal cases. State lawmakers…...

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blockonomi.com > wyoming-selects-aptos-and-solana-for-first-u-s-state-backed-stablecoin-wyst

Wyoming Selects Aptos and Solana for First U.S. State-Backed Stablecoin WYST

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (483+ words) Wyoming's Stable Token Commission has picked Aptos and Solana as the top blockchain platforms to host WYST, the first fiat-backed stablecoin issued by a U.S. state." The decision comes as part of the state's growing effort to lead in blockchain policy…...