it is a bit pre-mature but it appears that, for at least once in my life, a > government entity appears to be doing something that makes sense.

Hahaha, maybe we're reading it wrong? There's got to be a catch.

I'm still learning a lot about the US, but it does seem like the politics at the State level tends to be more rational and in line with what the people want... so there's hope for all us all yet...

The market has responded really strongly today, and I think it's because these tiny bits of legislation and Government policy are bringing back the investors who were unsure if they'd get their bank accounts frozen. Eventually people will learn that blockchain can't be stopped by any one entity or Government... and the companies that become true early adopters stand to make a lot of money... and then it'll snowball from there.