A nonpartisan research and advocacy organization committed to shaping smart, forward-looking Bitcoin policy at the state level.
Our mission is to educate Rhode Island lawmakers, draft sound legislation, and deliver expert testimony to advance Bitcoin and blockchain policy that fosters innovation while protecting consumers.
Three pillars of the Rhode Island Bitcoin Policy Initiative
We help Rhode Island lawmakers understand Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and the policy implications of cryptocurrency innovation. Through briefings, one-on-one meetings, and direct engagement, we build the understanding legislators need to make informed decisions.
We write legislation, prepare fiscal impact analyses, and deliver testimony before committees in the Rhode Island General Assembly. From de minimis tax exemptions to private key protections, we turn policy ideas into actionable bills.
We produce nonpartisan white papers, one-pagers, and briefing documents that help lawmakers evaluate the real-world impacts of Bitcoin and blockchain policy on innovation, consumer protection, and economic development.
Milestones in the Rhode Island Bitcoin Policy Initiative
Began engaging Rhode Island legislators on Bitcoin and blockchain policy
Established relationships with key committee members and built bipartisan support
Drafting and advancing 6+ blockchain bills in the General Assembly
Delivering testimony and briefings on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and blockchain innovation
Building legislative understanding across all 113 Rhode Island lawmakers
Publishing legislator scorecard to promote transparency and accountability
Launched comprehensive legislator scorecard
Public-facing tool for voters and stakeholders to understand where their representatives stand on Bitcoin and blockchain policy
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