https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/tags/cryptocurrency cryptocurrency en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:04:05 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/wyoming-economy/2026-03-25/wyo-backed-crypto-has-been-a-payment-option-since-january-experts-say-its-not-yet-catching-on Sweeping new federal guidance could build trust in the novel industry. But schools haven’t seen a penny yet. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:04:05 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/wyoming-economy/2026-03-25/wyo-backed-crypto-has-been-a-payment-option-since-january-experts-say-its-not-yet-catching-on Evan Robinson-Johnson https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2026-02-16/wyomingites-losing-millions-to-crypto-atm-scammers Criminals extracted $650,000 from unsuspecting victims in Cheyenne over a 16-month period last year. Sheridan saw $1.5 million in losses over a two-year period. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:17:49 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2026-02-16/wyomingites-losing-millions-to-crypto-atm-scammers https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/wyoming-economy/2026-01-07/wyoming-releases-frnt-stablecoin-for-public-purchase Wyoming is the first and only state to issue a stablecoin. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:45:00 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/wyoming-economy/2026-01-07/wyoming-releases-frnt-stablecoin-for-public-purchase Nicky Ouellet https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2025-04-18/wyomings-stable-token-is-in-the-test-run-phase-with-plans-to-hit-digital-wallets-this-year The Wyoming Stable Token Commission says it’s on track to release the first state-backed tokenized digital asset in the country. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:58:55 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2025-04-18/wyomings-stable-token-is-in-the-test-run-phase-with-plans-to-hit-digital-wallets-this-year Jordan Uplinger https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2025-02-27/gordon-signs-3-more-bills-into-law They include one on missing persons protocol for law enforcement and prohibiting state funds from helping create a central bank digital currency. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:45:41 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2025-02-27/gordon-signs-3-more-bills-into-law Kamila Kudelska https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2024-12-20/wyoming-stable-token-commision-busy-2025-in-last-meeting-of-the-year The commission still eyes a 2025 release date. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:18:11 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2024-12-20/wyoming-stable-token-commision-busy-2025-in-last-meeting-of-the-year Jordan Uplinger https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/news/2024-09-26/american-crypto-mining-company-finalizes-purchase-of-cheyenne-facility-from-foreign-owned-company An American crypto mining company is expected to begin operation late this year. It purchased the facility from Miners One Partners, a British Virgin Islands limited partnership that has a majority of China owners. That worried national security officials since the facility is near a missile base. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:35:24 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/news/2024-09-26/american-crypto-mining-company-finalizes-purchase-of-cheyenne-facility-from-foreign-owned-company Jordan Uplinger https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2024-03-12/wyoming-continues-its-nation-leading-crusade-into-crypto The Cowboy State continues to try and attract business from companies interested in blockchain, which is the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:41:01 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2024-03-12/wyoming-continues-its-nation-leading-crusade-into-crypto Will Walkey https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/open-spaces/2023-03-24/despite-a-recent-string-of-bad-news-for-the-crypto-industry-wyoming-still-wants-its-business It’s been a tough year for cryptocurrency – especially with the collapse of the massive exchange FTX. Yet, some Mountain West states are still courting crypto companies. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:24:45 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/open-spaces/2023-03-24/despite-a-recent-string-of-bad-news-for-the-crypto-industry-wyoming-still-wants-its-business Will Walkey https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2022-11-01/lawmakers-vote-down-industrial-power-zones-draft-bill Wyoming lawmakers recently struck down a draft bill that would have loosened some regulations in the state’s electricity market over fears of risk to smaller consumers. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:05:10 GMT https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2022-11-01/lawmakers-vote-down-industrial-power-zones-draft-bill Caitlin Tan