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Here Is What Happened At Our Fifth Annual Blockchain Day At The Capitol In Florida: Each year, we create an extraordinary opportunity by bringing together a select group of our members to the heart of Florida’s legislative power – the Florida Capitol. This isn't just a visit;… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Samuel Armes (Florida Blockchain Business Assoc.) (@samuelarmes) 9:02 PM • Jan 31, 2024

As Florida’s Political Session Begins, Here Is What To Watch Out For:

Tallahassee’s wild months ahead
“But a slower pace in Tallahassee, they say, is not an indication that DeSantis is losing influence over the legislative process as he struggles on the national stage.”
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2026 — Florida attorney and Dem fundraiser John Morgan floats potential run for governor: Prominent Florida trial attorney John Morgan, known as the godfather of Florida’s medical marijuana amendment and a Democratic fundraiser, may add another title to his résumé: Florida governor.

Morgan last week teased a potential 2026 run on social media, saying “maybe I should run for Governor… as an Independent” in response to a recent story about DeSantis touting Florida’s gradual minimum wage hike.

Is A Bitlicense Coming To Florida? If So, Who Is Pushing It?

A BitLicense Could Be Coming To Florida, but It Is Not The Banks Pushing It
A bill has been introduced in Florida that looks similar to New York's Bitlicense. Its backers are crypto companies, and the industry doesn't seem to mind..yet
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Broadly interpreted, this could hinder the adoption of companies willing to accept Bitcoin. For instance, if McDonald's wanted to accept Bitcoin from customers, it would need a license to store that Bitcoin if it chose to self-custody. The alternative would be relying on a third party for everything, which contradicts the ethos of the digital asset space, or at least it used to.

CFO Jimmy Patronis Goes After Web3 Vote As He Considers Running For Governor

CFO Patronis: The States Must Protect Consumers’ Crypto Assets - FBBA
~ Announces Support for Legislation that Classifies Cryptocurrency as Unclaimed Property ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced his support for the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Agency Bill that was filed this week and classifies virtual currency, most commonly known as cryptocurrency, as unclaimed property under the law if unclaimed within 5 […]
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CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “The Biden administration has made it clear that they desperately want to expand the reach of government into your home, your personal life, and your finances, which includes regulating cryptocurrency. I am calling on every state to assert themselves, protect these currencies and ensure that they remain democratized tools for free-market capitalism. We don’t need the federal government in our business.”

A Complete List Of All Of Florida’s Bitcoin & Web3 Bills

Florida's Web3 Legislative Update: Preparing For The 2024 Legislative Session - FBBA
Florida’s 60-day Legislative Session starts on January 9th, 2024. With that date fast approaching, let’s review all the Bitcoin and web3 bills we are pushing or opposing: Under each bill is a link where you can find the actual bill language and share it. Bill 1) A Bitcoin Sales Tax Holidayhttps://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/352 Also known as SB […]
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John Montague Appointed To FBBA Board

John Montague Joins the FBBA Board: A New Era for Florida's DAO and Web3 Sector - FBBA
John Montague Joins the FBBA Board: A New Era for Florida’s DAO and Web3 Sector Jacksonville, FL – In a significant move set to bolster Florida’s standing in the digital assets and blockchain industry, Florida attorney John Montague has been appointed as a new board member of the Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA). Montague, renowned […]
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Francis Suarez bashes ‘radical liberal activists’ after ethics complaint dismissal
The Miami Mayor said there is a 'coordinated coup 'attempt involving liberal activists and 'local leftist media' to smear him.
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An Analysis Of Each Of Florida’s Bitcoin And Web3 Bills

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