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Legislation, regulation, and policy developments affecting blockchain and digital assets
Louisiana’s Groundbreaking Legislation Key Provisions of the Louisiana Law Louisiana recently passed a significant bill, House Bill 488, known as the “Blockchain Basics Act,” that affirms the rights of individuals to use and manage Bitcoin and other digital assets. This legislation, introduced by State Representative Mark Wright and supported by … Read more
Introduction The increasing oversight and data collection by regulatory bodies such as the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) have sparked significant privacy debates. The need for robust surveillance mechanisms like the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) has grown as financial markets become more complex. However, these advancements also raise critical questions … Read more
The evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation has reached a new milestone with the introduction of the crypto market structure bill, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT 21) Act. This pivotal piece of legislation draws closer to a floor vote in the House of Representatives, signaling significant … Read more
Introduction In a significant move to safeguard the future of blockchain technology, ConsenSys, a prominent blockchain technology firm, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This legal action seeks to protect the Ethereum ecosystem from what ConsenSys perceives as excessive regulatory interference. Ethereum’s Nature Ethereum, … Read more
Introduction The United States Senate recently voted to repeal SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, a regulation with significant implications for U.S. banks, including those in New Hampshire. This decision, however, is not final, as President Biden may veto the legislation. The repeal of this rule also highlights how … Read more
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Matthew Ping is a Real Estate Broker of Ledgeview Commercial and has experience in sales and property management. A cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiast, Matthew has coordinated a local Bitcoin and crypto meetup since 2016. He believes these technologies will transform the real estate industry and is dedicated to exploring and implementing these innovative solutions. Matthew is actively working to make a positive impact on the community he loves and also serves as treasurer for We Heart West, a non-profit focused on preserving neighborhood vibrancy of West Manchester.
Ian is an experienced civil and constitutional litigator and policy advocate, successfully lobbying for bills to protect civil liberties. He has published academic work on the legal implications of the blockchain and is passionate about the intersection of law and technology.
Carter Snay is the lead manager for the Datacenter Technologies Testing Service, which assists in managing testing efforts across various datacenter technologies at the University of New Hampshire’s InterOperability Lab (IOL), with a primary focus on the NVMe protocol space. His past and current areas of work include NVMe test plan development and Arm SystemReady testing. Starting in Spring 2024, Carter has become involved in the IOL effort to expand New Hampshire’s blockchain education resources.
Calvin Beaulier is a longtime cryptocurrency enthusiast, buying his first bitcoin on Mt. Gox. He is an attorney and real estate broker, and is currently serving as a New Hampshire State Representative. Calvin previously was a partner in a bitcoin ATM operator in northern New Hampshire, also serving as its Bank Secrecy Act Officer. He holds a BA in International Relations from American University and a JD/DCL from Louisiana State University. Calvin is excited about his work with the New Hampshire Blockchain Council and is passionate about advancing decentralized technologies that empower individuals to store and transfer wealth worldwide. His goal is to help make New Hampshire the best jurisdiction in the world for blockchain finance and technology.
Keith Ammon is a five-term NH State Rep from New Boston. Majority Floor Leader and member of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee. Served previously on Municipal and County Government & Science, Technology, and Energy committees. Previously Vice Chair of House Commerce and Assistant Majority Whip. Served on the Governor’s Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Commission and Chaired the Commission to Investigate Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor Technology. Early Bitcoin enthusiast and blockchain policy pioneer. Software developer, recreational pilot, and advocate for NH’s “Live Free or Die” tradition.