Resolve establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special commission to investigate and study blockchain and cryptocurrency technology. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to examine the potential impacts of these technologies. The goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency, including their implications for the state of Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- The commission will conduct an investigation and study.
- The study will cover the potential impacts of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- The commission's work will relate to advanced information technology, the internet, and cybersecurity.
Who is affected
- The General Court
- Massachusetts residents
- Technology industry stakeholders
- Financial institutions
- Cybersecurity experts
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a dedicated commission to focus specifically on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- This represents a deliberate effort to understand and potentially regulate these emerging technologies.
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