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New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Create a Crypto License

Nikhilesh DeFeb 24, 2020

New Jersey Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez has introduced a licensing regime for crypto businesses, authorizing the state banking regulator to oversee the space.

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NJ Counterterrorism Chief Warns US Congress: Crypto Is Funding ‘Domestic Extremism’

Danny NelsonJan 15, 2020

New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared Maples predicted Wednesday that domestic terrorists will increasingly turn to bitcoin.

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New Jersey Man Accused of Paying $20K in Bitcoin to Have Sex Crimes Victim Killed

Danny NelsonAug 13, 2020

A New Jersey sex offender is now accused of paying a hitman in bitcoin to murder his 14-year-old victim.

Blockchain Technology

New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law

William FoxleyAug 9, 2019

A new program will bring blockchain solutions to the NJ government.

Regulation

New Jersey Calls Two ICOs ‘Fraudulent Securities,’ Issues Stop Order

William FoxleyAug 7, 2019

New Jersey's Bureau of Securities has issued emergency stops on two ICOs its claims are fraudulent securities

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Crime

New Jersey Man Indicted Over Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange

Daniel Palmer

A resident of New Jersey has been charged with running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange service called Destination Bitcoin.

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Regulation

New Jersey Takes Online Market to Court Over 2018 Crypto Token Sale

Daniel Palmer

The U.S. state of New Jersey is taking legal action over alleged securities violations by blockchain rental marketplace Pocketinns.

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Crime

New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to ICO Endorsed by Steven Seagal

Wolfie Zhao

The U.S. state of New Jersey has issued a cease-and-desist order to an initial coin offering (ICO) endorsed by film actor Steven Seagal.

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Regulation

New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to Crypto Investment Firm

Stan Higgins

New Jersey regulators have sent a cease-and-desist letter to an online cryptocurrency investment site called Bitstrade.

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Crime

New Jersey Casinos Face Bitcoin Ransom Threats

Stan Higgins

New Jersey-based online casinos were hit with distributed denial-of-service attacks and faced additional threats unless they paid a bitcoin ransom.

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Law

Inside New Jersey’s Proposed Digital Currency Jobs Creation Act

Stan Higgins

A bill submitted to the New Jersey legislature proposes tax incentives for digital currency businesses that support local jobs.

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New Jersey Legislators Propose Tax Breaks for Bitcoin Businesses

Stan Higgins

Two New Jersey legislators have introduced a Digital Currency Jobs Creation Act that calls for tax breaks for bitcoin businesses.

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Law

Case Against Controversial Student Bitcoin Project Comes to Close

Stan Higgins

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has reached a settlement with the students behind controversial hackathon project Tidbit.

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Regulation

Bitcoin Panel Seeks New Take on Regulation at New Jersey Hearing

Stan Higgins

New Jersey state legislators held a hearing this week on the regulation, technology and potential surrounding bitcoin.

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