State of Wyoming Introduces Bill for Blockchain Filing System

Under the act, the state would implement a new filing system to "use blockchain technology as the the technological framework for the system," by the end of 2021.

AccessTimeIconFeb 25, 2021 at 8:09 p.m. UTC
Updated Aug 19, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. UTC

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The U.S. state of Wyoming has introduced a bill for the implementation of a system for company filings that uses blockchain technology.

  • Under the act, the state would implement a new filing system intended to "use blockchain technology as the the technological framework for the system," by the end of 2021.
  • The system would be used by companies to reports, data and other information required by law.
  • The filing system would also harness APIs while providing necessary security standards through authenticated digital identities.
  • The bill invites consultation with interested parties such as businesses, attorneys and registered agents.
  • Wyoming has been working to market itself as a blockchain- and crypto-friendly state in a bid to attract companies in this space.
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