Express

New Jersey Weighs New Legislation Placing Strict Licensing Requirements On Crypto Businesses

Emily Mason

Summary: New Jersey lawmakers are looking into a bill which would regulate businesses working in the crypto and blockchain space, according to the state's website. The Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act would require businesses in the crypto space to receive a license from the  Department of Banking and Insurance. Violators would be fined up to $500 per ...

New Jersey lawmakers are looking into a bill which would regulate businesses working in the crypto and blockchain space, according to the state's website.

The Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act would require businesses in the crypto space to receive a license from the  Department of Banking and Insurance. Violators would be fined up to $500 per day.

The proposed law also mandates new regulations for crypto businesses to protect the interest of consumers in the industry, for example highlighting the risks involved in cryptocurrency investments.

By Emily Mason

  • Nasdaq Takes Aim at 'Crypto-Flipping' Companies with Stricter Rules 3 days ago
  • BTC Weekly Outlook: The Oversold Bounce—A Bottom or a Shorting Opportunity? 6 days ago
  • The Making of a Political Darling: Is Chainlink’s Government Deal a Victory for Tech or... 10 days ago
  • Google Steps Into Blockchain: A New Front in the “Ledger Wars” 12 days ago
  • Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Is a Bear Market on the Horizon? 14 days ago
  • You need to login to comment.