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FBBA Member DigiBuild raises $1.3M seed extension, inks partnership deals with major construction companies

May 16, 2023

By Riley Kaminer Miami startup DigiBuild is working to bring construction companies into the 21st century, with its suite of digital project management and supply chain tools. To further this mission, DigiBuild today announced that they have closed a $1.3 million extension to the seed round that they originally raised last year. Participants include Valhalla Ventures, Cartography VC,…

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Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Historic Success During the 2023 Legislative Session

May 9, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner, marked the end of the 2023 Legislative Session. This Session was a historic success, with the Legislature passing groundbreaking and nation-leading legislation across the Governor’s policy priorities. “After a historic election cycle, we seized the opportunity to follow…

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“Stablecoin regulation postponed once more as bipartisan conflict ensues: Plans to begin anew”

May 8, 2023

Republicans and Democrats once again failed to come to an agreement on stablecoin legislation during a scheduled hearing. The House Financial Services Committee posted a 73-page bill ahead of the event, with the same text as a draft authored by then-Chair Maxine Waters and ranking member Patrick McHenry from the previous congressional session. The hearing…

FLORIDA

“Progress on Stablecoin Legislation Delayed as Republicans and Democrats Clash, Restart from Scratch”

April 24, 2023

The stablecoin legislation hearing on Wednesday failed to bridge the gap between Republicans and Democrats. While the House Financial Services Committee posted a 73-page bill that had the same text as draft legislation authored by Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry, disagreements from the previous congressional session meant both sides still had a lot of work…

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Florida’s “Bitcoin Bay” Is Leading the Way In Sustainable Agriculture With Sound Money

April 14, 2023

An organization promoting the Bitcoin economy and another focused on supporting the local beef industry have formed a strategic partnership to improve community health and financial security. Organizers with regionally based Bitcoin Bay and the Florida Beef Initiative have united to showcase solutions that foster localized food supply chains. Together, they hope to build a decentralized network…

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Understanding Florida’s CBDC Ban

March 30, 2023

By Samuel Armes Politics Not Policy Understand this: Desantis has used Florida policy to control the media cycle and show how he will run the rest of the country. He may not have a popular twitter account, but he has used his actions to aggressively pursue an agenda that is the complete opposite of what we…

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FBBA President Samuel Armes to Host Web3 War Gaming Session During Bitcoin Miami Amidst Regulatory Pressure

March 24, 2023

For Immediate release: Samuel Armes, Founder of the FBBA, will be holding a closed door gaming session for policymakers, influencers, lawyers, political strategists, and community leaders interested in fighting back against the current regulatory onslaught threatening the industry. If you are interested in participating, please submit a response form on our website.

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Dunedin credit union first in Florida to launch crypto services app

March 24, 2023

Dunedin’s Achieva Credit Union is getting into the crypto game. The credit union on Tuesday launched a new app offering cryptocurrency services, including the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, making it the first credit union in Florida to do so. Achieva partnered with Bitcoin trading company NYDIG, which specializes in working with banks, credit…

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