Story from Policy & Regulation OPINION State of Crypto: Federal Regulations Are Coming Into Focus May was a pretty eventful month on the U.S. regulatory front (and on the crypto front generally). The Biden Administration is finally moving beyond broad statements and beginning to hint at what the industry can actually expect from new crypto regulations… State Rep. Margaret Croke wants to make Illinois a leader in the FinTech industry State Rep. Margaret Croke joins Anna to talk about why she’s sponsoring legislation to allow financial service companies that deal with crypto-assets to apply for a charter through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, just like any other financial institution…. Illinois moves to lure crypto businesses A bill sailing through the Legislature would establish rules of the road for new companies safeguarding bitcoin and other currencies like it on behalf of investors… Column: Mamas Caucus wants to make Illinois the most mom-friendly state in the nation. ‘Who better to advocate for us than us?’ State Rep. Margaret Croke had a 2-month-old son during the 12th House District primary race and brought her son to work every day because Illinois, unlike several other states, doesn’t consider child care an allowable campaign expense… Illinois could expand infertility care definition to include LGBTQ parents under new proposal SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — A proposal to expand the state’s legal definition of infertility is gaining momentum in the statehouse… New Bill Could Expand Healthcare For LGBTQ Couples, Singles In Illinois A new bill in Springfield seeks to expand fertility healthcare for LGBTQ adults and single women. Specifically, it would mean that health insurance providers would have to cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ individuals — not just straight couples. Reset brings on the lawmaker spearheading the effort. LGBTQ, single prospective parents in Illinois would have access to fertility benefits under proposed law “This is an anti-discrimination bill,” said Croke, the mother of a 15-month-old son. “Having my child was the best thing that ever happened to me, and the idea of taking that away from someone just because of who they love is cruel.” Illinois moves to create special charter for digital assets trust | Payments Dive Illinois angles to get a jump on other states, and an edge in attracting new business, by creating a new special banking charter for digital asset trusts. « Previous 1 2 3 4
