- Virginia Senate Proposal: Allocates $39,240 yearly for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission and Artificial Intelligence Commission.
- Funds Breakdown: $17,192 for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission, $22,048 for Artificial Intelligence Commission.
- Commission Objectives: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission to focus on blockchain and crypto growth; Artificial Intelligence Commission to develop policies limiting AI’s unlawful use.
Virginia’s Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has proposed a substantial yearly fund of $39,240 for the newly established commissions on blockchain and cryptocurrency, as well as artificial intelligence (AI).
The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission, formed in January 2024, is set to receive $17,192 annually for 2025 and 2026, with a mandate to explore and recommend strategies for blockchain and crypto expansion within the state. Simultaneously, the Artificial Intelligence Commission, known as the Committee on Communications, Technology, and Innovation, is allocated $22,048 for the same period. This commission aims to formulate policies to curb the unlawful use of AI.