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NYPD Detectives Investigated for Alleged Role in Crypto Entrepreneur’s Kidnapping
2.6.2025
Two New York Police Department detectives are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the captivity of an Italian cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Unapproved Security Services Two New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives who reportedly provided security at a luxury apartment where...
NYC Comptroller Slams Mayor Eric Adams' Bitcoin Bond Plan as 'Fiscally Irresponsible'
31.5.2025
Brad Lander criticized Mayor Eric Adams' proposed "BitBond," saying it could jeopardize NYC’s credit reputation
NYC cops linked to crypto torture case put on modified duties: Report
30.5.2025
Two NYPD detectives allegedly linked to a crypto torture case in Manhattan have been placed on modified duties as the investigation unfolds, according to multiple reports
Eric Adams calls for Bitcoin bond in NYC, end to state BitLicense
29.5.2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will ensure a Bitcoin bond is launched in the city and renewed his call to axe New York’s BitLicense program.Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Adams pledged to advocate for and support the creation of municipal bonds backed by Bitcoin...
Eric Adams calls for Bitcoin bond in NYC, end to state BitLicense
29.5.2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will ensure a Bitcoin bond is launched in the city and renewed his call to axe New York’s BitLicense program.Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Adams pledged to advocate for and support the creation of municipal bonds backed by Bitcoin...
NYC’s Eric Adams Unveils Plan for Bitcoin Bonds at Vegas Conference
28.5.2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled plans to issue Bitcoin Bonds during his appearance at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 28. The initiative, still light on structural details, aims to integrate bitcoin into municipal finance and advance Adams’ vision of New York as...
New Jersey's Bergen County to Tokenize $240B in Real Estate Deeds on Avalanche Network
28.5.2025
The wealthy New York City suburb will migrate 370,000 property deeds — representing about $240 billion worth of real estate — onto an immutable, searchable blockchain ledger
Another suspect to surrender in NYC crypto torture case: Reports
27.5.2025
A second person suspected of being involved in a high-profile crypto kidnapping case in New York City is expected to turn himself in to police, according to several reports.The second man is a Swiss crypto investor who allegedly assisted business partner Joel Woeltz, who is accused of kidnapping...
Another suspect to surrender in NYC crypto torture case: Reports
27.5.2025
A second person suspected of being involved in a high-profile crypto kidnapping case in New York City is expected to turn himself in to police, according to several reports.The second man is a Swiss crypto investor who allegedly assisted business partner Joel Woeltz, who is accused of kidnapping...
Another suspect to surrender in NYC crypto torture case: Reports
27.5.2025
A second person suspected of being involved in a high-profile crypto kidnapping case in New York City is expected to turn himself in to police, according to several reports.The second man is a Swiss crypto investor who allegedly assisted business partner Joel Woeltz, who is accused of kidnapping...
NYC Mayor Goes Full Crypto With Council Launch and Tax Plan
23.5.2025
New York City unleashes crypto ambitions as Mayor champions tokenization, fintech jobs, and blockchain-powered city services in bold new vision. Mayor Eric Adams Unveils NYC’s Digital Asset Future at First Crypto Summit At the first New York City Crypto Summit held on May 20, Mayor Eric Adams...
Jury convicts ex-SafeMoon CEO on all charges
21.5.2025
A New York jury found Braden John Karony, the former CEO of cryptocurrency company SafeMoon, guilty of three felony charges after less than a day of deliberation.According to May 21 reporting from the courtroom, in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, a jury convicted Karony...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Creating Crypto Advisory Council
20.5.2025
"We want to use technology of tomorrow to better serve New Yorkers today," said the mayor at a summit on Tuesday
Wintermute opens New York office, citing improved US crypto rules
15.5.2025
Wintermute, a London-based algorithmic crypto trading and market-making firm, has opened an office in New York as part of its expansion into the US.Wintermute announced the opening of its New York office on May 15, citing improved regulatory conditions in the world’s largest economy.“As...
New York has 'outsized role to play' in crypto ecosystem — State regulator head
14.5.2025
Adrienne Harris, the head of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), said New York has an “outsized role to play” in the crypto ecosystem, particularly in shaping regulatory frameworks for digital assets. During a panel on May 14 at Consensus 2025 in Toronto,...
New York Finance Watchdog Harris Says State's BitLicense Is Still a Global Standard
14.5.2025
Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, said her state's crypto licensing regime is tough, but effective
Animoca Brands Plans U.S. Listing to Capture 'Unique Moment' of Trump Administration: FT
13.5.2025
An announcement on plans to list in New York is expected soon, executive chairman Yat Siu said in an interview
Animoca eyes New York listing, cites Trump’s crypto-friendly stance
13.5.2025
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands is preparing for a listing in New York, citing US President Donald Trump’s relaxed regulatory stance on digital assets as a window of opportunity to enter the world’s biggest capital market.Animoca executive chair Yat Siu told the Financial Times that...
New York Mayor Eric Adams to Crypto Industry: Come Build an Empire in NYC
12.5.2025
“We’re in the midst of nothing short of a technological revolution,” Adams said at a Monday press briefing. “It’s not the future, it is here and it’s here now.”
Crypto Trail Ends in Murder Convictions—Coinbase Traced the Killers
9.5.2025
A brutal crime spree in NYC nightlife was brought to justice as blockchain sleuthing by Coinbase exposed killers, recovered funds, and redefined crypto’s role in law enforcement. Coinbase Says ‘It Was One of the Most Difficult Cases We’ve Supported’ Paul Grewal, chief legal...