New York passes a bill to limit bitcoin mining
It's up to Governor Kathy Hochul whether to sign it into law.
Legislation
Canada considers law requiring Facebook, Google to pay news publishers
The country would take its cue from Australia.
Congressional bills would ban tech mergers over $5 billion
PAMA would also help officials break up existing mergers.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
NYC bill would ban grocery apps from promising 15-minute deliveries
The delivery estimates are allegedly unsafe.
Senator Klobuchar's major tech reform bill advances out of committee
The bill now heads to the Senate floor for debate and vote
Washington DC votes to allow digital driver's licenses and ID cards
Officials say it could be used to enter government buildings or during traffic stops.
Australia plans laws to make social networks identify trolls
Privacy could take a hit in the country.
New UK law will hit smart home device makers with big fines for using default passwords
Default passwords for internet of things devices will be banned.
NYC bill bans AI recruiting tools that fail bias checks
Jobseekers would also get more transparency for the hiring process.
House bill takes aim at iOS and Android app store competition
The Open App Markets Act is a companion to a Senate bill that was introduced earlier this week.
California's upcoming open fiber network could make fast broadband more accessible
A newly passed bill clears the way for speedy 'middle-mile' service.
El Salvador may be the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender
It could protect against inflation if it works as promised.
Senate committee moves to raise EV tax credit to as much as $12,500
Labor requirements would limit credit for many cars, however.
Washington state votes for goal of banning new gas car sales by 2030
It could be the first state to require EV sales.
Another state has failed in its attempt at app store reform
Arizona has rejected a bill that would have opened up app store payments.
Germany may restrict games with loot boxes to adults
A potential law would consider the boxes as gambling.
Congress approves COVID-19 spending bill with contentious copyright measures
Streaming illegal content for profit is now a felony.
US COVID-19 relief bill includes $7 billion for broadband internet access
Half of it would cover internet access for low-income families.
DoJ asks Congress to limit protections for social media companies
Attorney General William Barr speaks out against Section 230.
New York State targets big tech with tougher antitrust bill
The legislation could close antitrust loopholes.
