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Wyoming Stable Token Commission Launches Search for Executive Director

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The Wyoming Stable Token Commission, which was established by the Wyoming Legislature, is now accepting applications for the position of executive director. According to a media release from Governor Mark Gordon’s Office,  the executive director will be responsible for directing and supporting all administrative operations within the Commission, implementing a comprehensive business plan for Wyoming’s stable token and ensuring compliance with the Wyoming Stable Token Act and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Additional responsibilities include budget management, industry monitoring and risk management. Ideal candidates will bring their existing connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, coupled with a familiarity of Wyoming’s legislative processes and key stakeholders.

The State of Wyoming may consider and possibly issue a digital toke or “stable coin” by the end of the year. The members of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission include the Governor or the Governor’s designee; the Auditor or the Auditor’s designee; and the Treasurer or the Treasurer’s designee. As allowed under the enacting legislation, four additional subject matter experts have also been named as Commissioners.  They are Flavia Naves, David Pope, Jeff Wallace and Joel Revill.

The complete Executive Director job posting may be found here

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    Dennis Fox

    July 27, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    Gold and silver coins are tangible, stable and constitutionally authorized. “Tokens” are none of these? Yes, I understand the security of blockchain and the need for something other than Fedgov fiat currency. I’d just be cautious. Have we considered minting our own gold coins, like Texas does?

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