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hurricane-idalia-delays-ron-desantis’-reported-plans-to-accept-crypto-campaign-donations
Posted by | August 31, 2023
Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis’ reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations

The storm hit Florida first in the continental U.S., which may have stopped Ron DeSantis from joining Vivek Ramaswamy in accepting crypto donations for his presidential campaign. 533 Total views...

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one-less-crypto-friendly-candidate-—-miami-mayor-ends-us-presidential-run
Posted by | August 29, 2023
One less crypto-friendly candidate — Miami mayor ends US presidential run

Along with longshot Democratic hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Francis Suarez was one of the few openly crypto-friendly candidates running in 2024. 493 Total views 23 Total shares Miami Mayor...

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florida-governor-signs-cbdc-bill-into-law,-restricting-some-uses-of-us-and-foreign-cbdcs
Posted by | May 12, 2023
Florida governor signs CBDC bill into law, restricting some uses of US and foreign CBDCs

The new law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, also urges other states to take action against the potential introduction of CBDCs through their commercial codes. 2134 Total views 4 Total...

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craig-wright-shows-‘prima-facie-evidence’-of-contemptuous-conduct,-us.-judge-says
Posted by | May 5, 2023
Craig Wright Shows ‘Prima Facie Evidence’ of Contemptuous Conduct, U.S. Judge Says

Jack Schickler is a CoinDesk reporter focused on crypto regulations, based in Brussels, Belgium. He doesn’t own any crypto.Craig Wright, who has claimed to be the founder of Bitcoin, has...

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cbdc-to-be-outlawed-in-florida-if-us-government-introduces-one,-vows-governor-ron-desantis:-report
Posted by | May 4, 2023
CBDC To Be Outlawed in Florida if US Government Introduces One, Vows Governor Ron DeSantis: Report

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is vowing to prohibit the use of any central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the sunshine state should the US government issue one. In a new...

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texas-lawmakers-propose-a-gold-backed-state-digital-currency
Posted by | April 9, 2023
Texas lawmakers propose a gold-backed state digital currency

The pair of bills state that the trustee is required to hold a sufficient amount of gold in reserve for all units of digital currency that have been issued and...

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florida-governor-moves-to-ban-cbdcs,-calls-for-coalition-of-states-to-follow-suit
Posted by | March 20, 2023
Florida Governor Moves to Ban CBDCs, Calls for Coalition of States to Follow Suit

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and is calling on other states to join him. In a new speech, Governor DeSantis says he never...

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florida-govt-warns-against-auto-warranty-scammers-asking-crypto-payments
Posted by | September 11, 2022
Florida govt warns against auto warranty scammers asking crypto payments

Regardless of the methods used by scammers to contact potential victims, the FDACS newsletter highlighted five red flags that can help citizens identify and evade possible scams. 3050 Total views...

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department-of-justice-seizes-$34,000,000-in-crypto-from-florida-man-accused-of-selling-stolen-data-on-dark-web
Posted by | April 6, 2022
Department of Justice Seizes $34,000,000 in Crypto From Florida Man Accused of Selling Stolen Data on Dark Web

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized tens of millions of dollars in crypto assets from an individual who allegedly sold illicit goods and laundered funds through the Dark...

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rep.-soto-seeks-to-create-office-to-‘coordinate’-federal-use-of-blockchain-tech
Posted by | January 2, 2021
Rep. Soto seeks to create office to ‘coordinate’ Federal use of blockchain tech

The dedicated office would oversee "all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government.” 6683 Total views 53 Total shares A new bill filed on...

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