BitAML Blog
California Bill to Regulate Crypto Kiosks: What’s at Stake for the Industry?
March 21, 2023
On March 29th, 2023, a hearing is set to take place for Senate Bill 401 (SB401), a bill in California that will regulate digital...
California Lawmakers discuss cryptocurrency regulation and consumer protection at the Capitol
March 13, 2023
On February 22nd, 2023, the state capitol was more energized than usual as two influential lawmakers, Assembly member Tim Grayson and Senator Monique Limón,...
BitAML’s Founder & President, Joe Ciccolo, Appointed to DCTA Board of Directors
January 18, 2023
Meet DCTA’s newest board member! *Press Release issued by Digital Currency Traders Alliance (DCTA) on January 17, 2023.* DCTA is pleased to announce that DCTA...
FTX Implosion Proves California Regulation Should Distinguish Custodial from Non-Custodial Business Models
December 15, 2022
The catastrophic collapse of FTX has once again placed the cryptocurrency industry in the crosshairs of policymakers with calls for more regulation and tougher...
Bitcoin ATMs and Why KYC is Important
November 15, 2022
Over the last several years, there has been an influx of “BTMs” popping up all over the place. According to Coin ATM Radar, at...
Recent CFPB Enforcement Action Should be a Warning to Crypto
October 25, 2022
Back in February 2021, BitAML wrote a blog titled: CFPB: Consumer protection is ramping up in crypto – where we discussed how consumer protection...
AB 2269 vetoed. Here’s how California moves forward with sensible, effective cryptocurrency regulation.
September 26, 2022
AB 2269 vetoed. Here’s how California moves forward with sensible, effective cryptocurrency regulation. On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed California Assembly Bill 2269 (AB...
AB 2269 – What does this bill mean for the Crypto industry?
September 20, 2022
Recently, the California legislature passed AB 2269, which has now made its way to the Governor’s desk. The bill would effectively require ANY individuals...
UPDATE: Ukraine bitcoin market is hot, but beware of U.S. regulatory sanctions
August 15, 2022
Update – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalized crypto in Ukraine by signing into law a bill on virtual assets. The bill was signed into...