Florida’s Crypto Bill Gets A Second Life—But Will It Work This Time?

Florida’s Crypto Bill Gets A Second Life—But Will It Work This Time?

Florida Representative Webster Barnaby has filed House Bill 183, a reopened attempt to let state officials put public money into digital assets, including Bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded products. Related Reading: Crypto Gets An Address: New York City Unveils US’ 1st Official Crypto Office According to the Florida Senate bill text, the proposal would let the […]


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