Title: Is Bitcoin Legal in the USA? (2021 Update) - Decrypt
Headings: Is Bitcoin Legal in the USA? (2021 Update)
Is Bitcoin Legal in the USA? (2021 Update)
The fragmented legal system in the United States means there’s no easy answer. Much depends on who and where you are.
In brief
The legal status of Bitcoin in the United States under federal law
The legal status of Bitcoin in the United States under state law
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Is promoting Bitcoin legal in the United States?
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Is mining Bitcoin legal in the United States?
Is gambling with Bitcoin legal in the US?
Is trading with Bitcoin legal in the US?
The US compared with the rest of the world
Is Bitcoin legal ?
The future legal status of Bitcoin in the United States
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Content: Meanwhile, the CFTC declared, in 2015, that it is a commodity, like gold, and thus subject to its regulations. The legal status of Bitcoin in the United States under state law
Largely because of the fragmented legal system in the US, the situation regarding Bitcoin is patchy; there are myriad laws, and they vary from state to state. Hawaii, for instance, banned all crypto operations in 2014 but relented in 2018, and now requires anyone involved in operations related to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to apply for a money transmitter license. New York, Delaware, Florida, and Kansas have also adopted regulations, but the majority of states haven’t legislated on cryptocurrency. Welcome to Wyoming: the Blockchain State
Over the past few weeks, Wyoming’s legislature has deliberately passed a number of bills that will almost certainly be signed by the governor and become law. In so doing, Wyoming is making a p...
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Guillermo Jimenez Feb 19, 2019
Feb 19, 2019
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Wyoming stands out. “ The Blockchain State” has passed over a dozen laws facilitating easier commerce for cryptocurrency businesses and broader acceptance of crypto—including granting digital currencies the same legal status as money and authorizing banks to hold digital assets in custody. Although it’s not due any time soon, California’s “Digital Asset Regulatory Bill” is designed to provide the state with similar regulatory clarity, and (it hopes) position it as a potential hot spot for crypto businesses.