Gale Adcock
Coverage of Gale Adcock in the Nexus archive.
- Proposal to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs wins NC Senate approval Tuesday
The North Carolina Senate approved a bill to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs, reducing transaction fee caps from 14% to 12%. The bill, House Bill 920, faces debate over its effectiveness in curbing scams linked to the kiosks, with some lawmakers advocating for a ban instead. AARP reported $389 million in losses from crypto ATM scams in 2025, primarily affecting adults 60 and older.
- A controversial bill to rein in AI use in medical billing advances in NC Senate
North Carolina Senator Amy Galey's bill (House Bill 565) aims to restrict AI use in healthcare coding to prevent upcoding in Medicaid and commercial insurance. The bill, now before the Senate Health Committee, has drawn debate over its scope and necessity, with some senators questioning its clarity and potential impact on hospitals.