Committee unanimously moves to treat dormant digital assets as unclaimed property H.B.519 would add digital assets to Utah’s unclaimed-property framework; the treasurer said custodians would be identified, dormancy would match securities (three years), and the treasurer would hold assets before liquidation. Committee passed the first substitute and placed the bill on consent.

Utah is taking a bold step to regulate unclaimed digital assets, ensuring that custodial wallets are managed and protected for their rightful owners!

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Committee pauses digital-assets unclaimed-property bill to align definitions with code The committee took House Bill 798 "by for the day" after counsel and senators asked the treasurer and sponsors to align the bill's digital-asset definitions with existing code sections and the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.

Virginia is stepping into the future with a new bill that could allow the Commonwealth to hold digital assets as unclaimed property, but it’s facing scrutiny over its definitions.

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Committee advances bill to bring digital assets under Utah’s unclaimed property law The committee unanimously adopted an amendment and favorably recommended HB 519, updating unclaimed property rules to address digital assets by allowing the state to custody assets in kind for three years or liquidate them if custody is not feasible; the bill was placed on the consent calendar.

Utah is set to modernize its unclaimed property laws, paving the way for how digital assets will be handled with a new legislative framework!

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Senate committee member urges clearer digital-asset rules, praises SEC leadership and calls for capital-formation bills A member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs welcomed SEC official Jer Atkins and urged Congress to pass the Senate's Clarity Act and the Empowering Main Street in America Act to provide regulatory certainty for digital assets and revive U.S. capital formation.

A Senate committee member is pushing for clearer rules on digital assets, arguing that current regulations are driving innovation overseas and calling for legislative changes to empower U.S. businesses.

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Become an Expert in Digital Asset Law: A Career Guide The Career Path to Becoming an Expert in Digital Asset Law Remember when law was all about dusty books, physical contracts, and courtroom drama? Well, parts of that are still…

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Smart Contract Auditing: The New Legal Specialty Why Smart Contract Auditing is Becoming a Specialized Legal Field. It's a story we've heard a dozen times. A groundbreaking DeFi project launches. Hype builds. Millions, sometimes hundreds of millions,…

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RWA Tokenization: Navigating Legal Hurdles We live in a world of tangible things. The house you live in, the art on your wall, that bottle of 25-year-old single malt you're saving. These are "Real World…

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Institutional DeFi: Why Regulation is the Final Hurdle Unlocking the Trillion-Dollar Floodgate: The Case for Regulatory Clarity in Institutional DeFi The world of finance is watching. Giants like BlackRock, JP Morgan, and Goldman Sachs are no longer just…

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Ripple vs. SEC: What It Means for Crypto Regulation The Landmark Ruling That Shook the Crypto World Remember December 2020? The crypto market was buzzing, Bitcoin was on a tear, and then… a bombshell. The U.S. Securities and Exchange…

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Bitcoin ETFs & The Future of Crypto Regulation The Day Everything Changed: Beyond the Hype of the Spot Bitcoin ETF January 10, 2024. For a decade, that date was just a hypothetical on the calendars of crypto enthusiasts.…

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On-Chain Analytics for Regulatory Compliance Explained The Crypto Wild West is Being Tamed, One Transaction at a Time For years, crypto wore its "Wild West" reputation like a badge of honor. It was the untamed frontier…

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Risks of Investing in Regulator-Targeted Projects We've all seen it. A project is flying high, the community is buzzing, and the chart looks like a rocket ship that's forgotten about gravity. Then, a single headline drops.…

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Crypto SROs: The Future of Digital Asset Regulation? Navigating the Wild West: Can Self-Regulation Tame the Crypto Frontier? The crypto world feels like a paradox. It's a place of radical, permissionless innovation, but it's also plagued by scams,…

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Stablecoin Regulations: The Crypto Shake-Up is Coming The Unspoken Engine of Crypto Is About to Get a Major Overhaul Let's be real for a moment. For all the talk about Bitcoin's price or the latest Ethereum upgrade,…

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SEC vs. Crypto: The Howey Test Explained Simply (2024) The SEC vs. Crypto: Understanding the Howey Test and Its Implications Let's be honest. The constant drumbeat of headlines about the SEC suing another crypto project can feel like background…

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Federal GENIUS and CLARITY bills reshape state choices on stablecoins, NH commission hears At the Nov. 12 commission meeting, UNH law professor Seth Orenberg told the New Hampshire Stable Token Study Commission that the GENIUS Act and the proposed CLARITY Act create a federal baseline for payment stable tokens, outline three state pathways (host federally qualified issuers, become a certified state regulator, or act as a sovereign issuer

Seth Orenberg reveals how the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts are transforming state options in the booming stablecoin market—will your state take the leap?

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NFT & Social Token Law: A Guide to the Legal Risks Navigating the Maze: The Legal Complexities of Fractionalized NFTs and Social Tokens So, you’ve heard the buzz. Someone just bought a 1/1000th share of a multi-million dollar digital art piece.…

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Committee hears competing views on bills to permit industrial crypto mining and allow a state crypto reserve Lawmakers and witnesses debated two bills that would (1) treat digital‑asset mining as a permitted use in industrial zones and (2) authorize a capped strategic crypto reserve for the state, with proponents touting economic and grid‑flexibility benefits and opponents warning of preemption of local zoning and public‑process loss.

Michigan is gearing up to reshape its digital landscape with new bills that could revolutionize crypto mining and state investments in digital assets.

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NFT Legal Questions Answered: A Simple Guide Unraveling the Digital Knot: The Top Legal Questions About NFTs Answered So, you’ve jumped into the world of Non-Fungible Tokens. Maybe you bought a piece of digital art that spoke…

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Crypto Regulatory Uncertainty: A Guide for Investors The Shifting Sands: Why Crypto Regulation Is Everyone's Business Let's be real for a moment. You've seen the headlines. You've watched the charts do their wild, unpredictable dance. Investing in…

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Trump Signs Genius Act to Transform US Crypto Regulation and Boost Dollar Stability Trump endorses the Genius Act, establishing a framework for stablecoins and digital assets.

President Trump just signed the GENIUS Act, a groundbreaking legislation that could revolutionize the way we handle digital assets and strengthen the U.S. dollar!

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Chair Lummis leads hearings on stablecoin regulations and financial innovation Chair Lummis discusses stablecoin standards with experts to enhance financial regulatory frameworks.

As the U.S. Senate grapples with the future of digital assets, Chair Lummis is leading the charge for clear regulations that could reshape the market and boost innovation.

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Senators Lummis and Gallego address future of digital assets in subcommittee hearing Senators emphasize the need for bold regulatory changes in the evolving digital asset landscape.

As lawmakers grapple with the future of digital asset regulation, a senator warns that fear could stifle America's innovative spirit, urging bold action to avoid falling behind.

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Connecticut court establishes procedures for virtual currency forfeiture hearings Chief State's Attorney can petition for virtual currency forfeiture within 90 days of seizure

Connecticut just set a groundbreaking precedent by allowing the Chief State's Attorney to petition for virtual currency forfeiture within 90 days of a seizure!

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House Committee addresses digital asset regulation amid bipartisan support for Clarity Act Lawmakers discuss clarity for digital assets, seeking robust regulatory framework amid ongoing hearings.

The U.S. House Committee is on the brink of shaping the future of digital assets with a groundbreaking regulatory framework that has bipartisan support.

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House panel debates clarity on cryptocurrency regulations and investor protections Panelists critique current cryptocurrency regulation while emphasizing the need for legal clarity.

The U.S. House Committee's heated debate over cryptocurrency regulations reveals a deep divide that could reshape the future of digital assets.

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Congress debates digital asset regulation amid SEC failures and calls for legislative action Lawmakers discuss new measures to regulate digital assets after SEC's repeated legal failures.

Congress is urgently debating new regulations for digital assets in the wake of SEC failures, highlighting the need for a stable framework to protect investors and foster innovation.

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Congress debates Clarity Act's impact on digital asset regulation and investor protections Hearing discusses the Clarity Act's definitions and implications for digital asset market regulation.

A pivotal meeting on the Clarity Act reveals the urgent need for clear regulations in the digital asset space, aiming to balance innovation with investor protection.

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President Trump appoints Paul Atkins as new SEC chairman at White House ceremony Paul Atkins sworn in as SEC chairman, pledges clarity in digital asset regulation.

President Trump is raising the flag on patriotism with new installations at the White House, while also appointing Paul Atkins to lead the SEC into a new era of clarity and growth.

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