Florida Legislature Moves to Regulate State's Use of Digital Currency

Florida Legislature Moves to Regulate State's Use of Digital Currency

Liv Caputo
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February 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A sweeping new bill would prohibit banks from dealing in digital currency without completing a comprehensive risk assessment to be approved by the Office of Financial Services. The measure builds on Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on Florida's use of a federalized central bank digital currency. SB 914, proposed by Republican Sen. Keith Perry, defines […]
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Suarez Takes on New Crypto Project

Suarez Takes on New Crypto Project

Jim McCool
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October 28, 2021
After making waves in the crypto currency world, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R-FL) has taken on a new project to turn Miami into a global tech hub. The Floridian previously sat down with Mayor Suarez to discuss state and national politics, where he unveiled a deep interest in crypto currency.  Now, the South Florida Mayor […]
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Francis Suarez Teases 'Miami Coin' Currency

Francis Suarez Teases 'Miami Coin' Currency

Jim McCool
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October 4, 2021
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R-FL) is a self-described cryptocurrency advocate and has introduced the practice publicly in the city of Miami. The South Florida Mayor is now teasing what he calls "Miami Coin." The Floridian sat down with Mayor Suarez a couple of weeks back, where he described the future pathway in Miami as, "technology-based." […]
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