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US congressman declares ‘XRP is not a security’

[ad_2][ad_1] US Congressman Tom Emmer said in a speech during the first “cryptocurrency town hall” that Ripple’s XRP is not a security. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hasn’t denied rumors of a partnership with Bank of America, but he hasn’t confirmed it either. Yesterday, the American delegate from Minnesota Tom Emmer …

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Congressman aimed at exempting ICOs from securities laws

[ad_2][ad_1] Republican Congressman Warren Davidson, a passionate supporter of blockchain and bitcoin, plans to introduce federal legislation that will govern initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies. The bill would create a "class of assets" for the tokens, which would prevent them from "being classified as securities, but would also allow …

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The US Congressman announces plans for the federal cryptocurrency and ICO regulation

[ad_2][ad_1] The US report, Warren Davidson (R), announced plans to introduce legislation that would clearly regulate cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), Ohio's local news agency, Cleveland.com , December 3rd. According to Cleveland.com, Davidson announced its intention to introduce new legislation to the Blockchain Solutions conference. The bill would create …

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U.S. Congressman Drafts Bills to Develop Blockchain & Virtual Currency

[ad_2][ad_1] Plans are ongoing to introduce new bills in the lower chamber of the legislative arm endorsing operations of blockchain technology and the virtual currency industry. U.S Representative for Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District, Thomas Emmer made this known following the announcement of three blockchain-centered bills on Friday. He disclosed his …

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U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer to Lead Pro-Blockchain and Crypto Legislation

[ad_2][ad_1] Mr. Tom Emmer, US Congressman for Minnesota’s 6th District announced his intention to promote and protect the implementation of these technologies by elaborating several revolutionary legal instruments. In a press release published on Mr. Emmer’s official website the congressman announced that he would introduce “three groundbreaking bills to support …

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United States Congressman issues Blockchain development invoices

[ad_2][ad_1] The newly elected co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, US representative Tom Emmer, has introduced a trio of bills focused on the blockchain to support the development and use of blockchain technology and digital resources. According to an official announcement, the invoices focus on promoting government support for the …

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