2026 Legislative Analysis
S.2021 — Bitcoin Tax Exemption Act
S2021 Executive Summary
Overview of Senate Bill S2021, the de minimis tax exemption for small-scale Bitcoin transactions in Rhode Island.
S2021 Fiscal Impact Analysis
Detailed fiscal analysis of the revenue implications and economic impact of the Bitcoin de minimis exemption.
H.7956 / S.2198 — Blockchain Study Commission
H7956/S2198 Executive Summary
Overview of the proposed legislative commission to study blockchain technology applications for Rhode Island government and economy.
H7956/S2198 Fiscal Impact Analysis
Cost-benefit analysis of the blockchain study commission including operating costs, comparative state outcomes, and economic development potential.
H.7413 — Economic Growth Blockchain Act
H7413 Executive Summary
Overview of the regulatory sandbox and Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) framework to attract blockchain businesses to Rhode Island.
H7413 Fiscal Impact Analysis
Comprehensive fiscal analysis of the regulatory sandbox and SPDI framework including startup costs, fee revenue projections, and job creation estimates.
H.7957 / S.2196 — Cryptographic Key Protection
H7957/S2196 Executive Summary
Overview of the bill protecting citizens' private cryptographic keys from compelled disclosure in legal proceedings.
H7957/S2196 Fiscal Impact Analysis
Fiscal analysis examining the minimal costs of implementation, legal context, and comparative analysis with Wyoming's similar protections.
White Papers & Research
Foundational Knowledge
Bitcoin As Economic Sovereignty
Understanding how Bitcoin provides economic sovereignty and financial independence to individuals and nations in the digital age.
Proof of Work Mining Realities
An evidence-based examination of Bitcoin mining, its energy consumption, and its role in securing the network.
Unit Bias and Bitcoin Adoption Barrier
How psychological unit bias affects Bitcoin adoption and strategies for overcoming perception barriers.
Legislative and Tax Policy
Bitcoin Mining for Economic Revitalization
Exploring how Bitcoin mining can contribute to economic growth, job creation, and energy infrastructure development.
State Bitcoin Reserve as a Hedge
Analysis of how state governments can strategically hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset for long-term financial security.
Bitcoin Innovation Sandbox
Policy framework for creating regulatory sandboxes to foster Bitcoin and blockchain innovation while maintaining oversight.
Digital Rights and Financial Policy
Case Against CBDCs
Critical examination of Central Bank Digital Currencies and their implications for privacy, freedom, and financial autonomy.
Financial Censorship in the 21st Century
Exploring how Bitcoin provides protection against financial censorship and enables unrestricted economic participation.
Teaching Bitcoin in Public Education
Curriculum proposals and educational frameworks for integrating Bitcoin literacy into public school systems.
Policy Briefs & One-Pagers
Bretton Woods 2.0 White House Brief
One-page policy brief on Bitcoin's role in a modernized global monetary framework, prepared for White House consideration.
Bretton Woods 2.0 Presentation
Full presentation deck exploring Bitcoin's potential role in reshaping the global monetary system for the 21st century.
Bitcoin Primer One-Sheeter
A concise introduction to Bitcoin designed for policymakers and stakeholders new to the technology.