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Time Business News
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
New Hampshire Crypto Reserve Bill: Sign of More to Come?
Individual crypto investors looking for the best trading opportunities may be considering crypto assets experiencing the greatest level of price appreciation. According to Binance, here are the values of the top 10 cryptocurrencies currently experiencing the highest price gains. However, when it comes to investment from larger market participants, the focus remains on the largest, most established cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, as well as top Altcoins like Ether. It's no longer just institutional investors and entities like the U.S. Federal Government that are looking to plow capital into these institutional-grade crypto assets. Pretty soon, individual U.S. states could join in as well. At least, that's the takeaway, following recent news of New Hampshire becoming the first state in the nation to authorize the formation of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. New Hampshire, nicknamed the 'live free or die' state, and well known for its strong association with libertarianism, makes for an unsurprising choice for the first state to approve a crypto reserve bill. On May 6, the New Hampshire legislature approved, and Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law, a bill allowing the New Hampshire state government to invest up to 5% of public funds into digital assets that have a market capitalization of at least $500 billion. In other words, New Hampshire is now allowed to invest in Bitcoin, but not in other cryptocurrencies. Although the specifics may represent disappointing news for altcoin investors, for Bitcoin 'HODLers,' this could be a promising development. I say 'could be,' because it'll likely take several U.S. states to set up strategic Bitcoin reserves, before this trend starts to have a meaningful impact on BTC prices. So, as the 'Live free or die' state goes, so goes the nation? Not so fast. Proposed bills authorizing crypto reserves have been introduced in several U.S. states, but for now the passage of a New Hampshire-style bill appears questionable. According to the National Law Review , 15 other state legislatures outside of New Hampshire have proposed legislation authorizing the creation of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. Most, but not all of these U.S. states voted for President Trump in last year's election. However, while some lawmakers in other states have tried, so far none of these bills have made it past the legislative stage. This failure continues, even as recent moves by the U.S. Federal Government setting the precedent for U.S. government ownership of crypto assets. Although one other state (Arizona) has technically also signed a crypto reserve bill into law, this bill is not akin to the one passed by New Hampshire. Rather, this bill only allows the use of unclaimed crypto to build a reserve. The bill does not allow the purchase of additional crypto using public funds. That said, while legislative progress on this issue appears murky right now, perhaps the passage and implementation of New Hampshire's law will inspire legislators in these states to reconsider their decision. Again, it'll likely take a critical mass of U.S. states investing in Bitcoin before this catalyst starts to have a positive effect on prices. As it stands now, it's unclear if more individual states will ultimately establish their own state-level strategic Bitcoin reserves. However, beyond just the potential for state-level legislative progress to arrive down the road, it's not as if the Federal Government's strategic reserve plans have fully played out. While the federal-level strategic reserve for now consists only of seized crypto assets, this could eventually change. Per the executive order authorizing this reserve, President Trump has directed federal agencies to identify 'budget-neutral' ways to acquire additional crypto assets. In Congress, House of Representatives members such as Nick Begich (R-AK) have introduced legislation that would enable the U.S. Federal Government to buy 1 million Bitcoin over the course of five years. In short, subsequent strategic reserve-related moves could outweigh any further action (or inaction) from individual U.S. states, resulting in billions of dollars in additional capital flowing into this asset class. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Time Business News
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Mayeux Law Firm Launches Redesigned Website with BlakSheep Creative to Better Serve Louisiana Families
Baton Rouge, LA — Mayeux Law Firm, a Baton Rouge-based family law practice led by attorney Kaitlin Mayeux, has launched a redesigned website developed in partnership with Louisiana-based digital agency BlakSheep Creative. The updated platform features a modern design, an improved user experience, and an SEO-driven structure to support families in need of compassionate, client-focused legal services. With the majority of legal consumers now researching attorneys online before making contact, having a professional digital presence has become essential for law firms. According to the American Bar Association's 2023 Legal Technology Survey Report, 87% of law firms with a web presence say that it has a positive impact on client acquisition. Mayeux Law's new website is built to reflect that expectation—and exceed it. The new site was designed to align with Mayeux Law's core values: empathy, clarity, and advocacy. BlakSheep Creative implemented a mobile-first, responsive design to improve usability across all devices, especially mobile, which now accounts for more than 60% of all website visits according to Statista. The website now features dedicated landing pages for each of the firm's practice areas, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and virtual divorce. These pages are optimized for both readability and local SEO, featuring clear calls to action and internal linking structures that support search rankings and enhance the client journey. 'It's one thing to provide great legal service,' said Clint Sanchez, Founder of BlakSheep Creative and a 27-year veteran of the Baton Rouge Fire Department. 'It's another to communicate that value clearly online. We wanted to ensure Kaitlin's message and mission came through with confidence, warmth, and professionalism.' At its core, the redesign reflects the experience and trustworthiness that Mayeux Law offers. The site includes: Clean homepage layout with improved visual hierarchy and trust indicators. Easy-to-access consultation forms that streamline the client intake process. A blog and resource hub featuring topics like 'How to Help Your Child Through Divorce,' empowering clients through education. Fast load times and ADA-friendly color contrast to ensure accessibility for all users. 'When someone visits our site, they're often going through something difficult,' said Kaitlin Mayeux, Founder and Lead Attorney. 'This new site reflects our approach to guiding clients with clarity and care. It's clean, it's personal, and it gives families the confidence to reach out.' The redesign also reflects industry trends in legal marketing. According to the National Law Review, 74% of consumers visit a law firm's website to take action after seeing online reviews. Integrating review trust signals and conversion-focused forms was a critical part of the redesign strategy. BlakSheep Creative employed a comprehensive SEO strategy as part of the project, including: Metadata and on-page optimization for key family law search terms. Schema markup for local business listings, services, and legal FAQs. Internal linking to maximize site crawlability. WordPress CMS for long-term scalability and ease of content updates. The new design positions Mayeux Law Firm to compete effectively for terms like 'Baton Rouge divorce attorney' and 'child custody lawyer Louisiana,' while also serving as a resource hub for prospective clients. To see the new website, visit For more information on BlakSheep Creative's web design and SEO services for law firms and service-based businesses, visit their Web Design & Development Services page. Clint L. Sanchez Founder & Creative DirectorBlakSheep Creativeclint@ 505-3834
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Public hearing on city's zoning plan set for tonight
Lockport residents can voice their opinions on a draft zoning plan and map at 6 p.m. today at a public hearing at city hall. The hearing, which caps off a lengthy process of zoning evaluation by Colliers Engineering, the city corporation counsel's office, the common council, and stakeholders, is meant to preserve the character of neighborhoods across the five wards, correct inaccurate categories, and provide a framework for future development. 'We have some very outdated restrictions on some things like sheds, and driveways, and chickens,' said Alderwoman Margaret Lupo of the 5th Ward. 'This will help building inspection and code compliance do their jobs. I have heard from some residents, and they mostly want to make sure the integrity of their neighborhoods remains.' If zoning creates restrictions, residents may wonder what good it does. Anthony Serianni, the city's deputy corporation counsel, who has been deeply involved in the draft zoning plan, said it creates communities with common priorities. 'It's largely a tool to protect the interests of the community as a whole. It protects the ability for people to have a right to quietly enjoy their homes without interference from outside property owners.' America is approaching the 100th birthday of zoning. Back in horse and buggy days, property owners had the unrestricted right to use their parcels and plots however they wanted. This created the popular image of small town main streets, with stores, workshops, and homes mixed together. Someone lived next to the bakery, and someone else lived next to the blacksmith. In a 1926 case, the US Supreme Court decided that zoning laws promoted the public's health, safety, and welfare, and were legal under the government's traditional police powers. 'The underlying rationale for zoning laws at that time was to separate industrial uses with their noxious smells, effluent, noise, and intensity from residential neighborhoods in order to provide a cleaner, safer, and more healthy environment,' said Christine Neal Westover in the National Law Review. The result has been districts or neighborhoods with distinct uses. 'It keeps where you go to work and where you live in two separate areas,' Serianni said. 'It ensures that when you go home and decide to relax, you're not going to be bothered by the ongoing impacts of industrial or commercial activity. It helps create an appropriate environment for activities.' After decades of zoning implementation, Serianni said people now place a certain intangible value on the character of communities. While mixed-use zones, that allow businesses and residences together, can have their conflicts, other people gravitate to such 'walkable' neighborhoods with services and products available within a few blocks. 'The dream of the mixed-use community is where you have boutiques on the first floor and upper-level apartments,' Serianni said. 'So then if you need to get your groceries, you walk downstairs, and it can eliminate the need for a vehicle. That vision only works in an area where you have those relatively densely populated residences. The closer you get to downtown in Lockport, the closer you can get to having the mixed-use vision implemented.' Serianni said it's important to recognize that not all neighborhoods have the character of downtown. Many Lockport residents have agreed, communicating to the city council what they want to be included and excluded in their neighborhoods. 'Some people have concerns that they want to keep single-family houses single family,' Lupo said about discussions to allow conversions to duplexes. Lupo said homeowners have expressed worries about absentee landlords and a lack of on-street parking. 'I think it's mostly residents who are paying a very high rate of property tax. We need to listen to the people who pay high property taxes because that's where we get the bulk of our money in Lockport.' Community members can find the proposed zoning plan and map online at .
