According to Bitcoin Laws, the US Senate of Rhode Island has passed Resolution S0373, formally establishing a special legislative committee on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The committee consists of five members and is mainly responsible for studying the blockchain and cryptocurrency field and making recommendations for relevant legislation.
According to the Associated Press, Vice President Harris is expected to win Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
On August 23rd, according to Bitcoin.com reports, Agustin Villa, a resident of Rhode Island, has pleaded guilty to his suspected involvement in crypto money laundering related to international drug trafficking activities, involving an amount of 25 million US dollars. Agustin Villa used to act as a courier for a drug crime organization and delivered more than 75,000 US dollars in cash to a cooperating witness on May 26, 2022.