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New York Attorney General sues Gemini, Genesis, DGC for allegedly defrauding investors
19.10.2023
A filing from New York attorney general Letitia James alleges that the cryptocurrency companies defrauded investors of over $1 billion
Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York Attorney General for Allegedly Defrauding Investors
19.10.2023
The lawsuit alleges that Gemini knew Genesis’ loans were undersecured and at one point highly concentrated with one entity, Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda, but did not reveal this information to investors
NYC Transit App Is Like Pokémon Go For Rats
18.10.2023
If you live in New York City, you have seen your fair share of rats. There’s the infamous pizza rat, Scabby the Rat, the recently appointed Rat Czar, and just an overall deluge of the (I think) adorable critters skittering about the city that never sleeps. Now, you can seek out those rats in...
Sam Bankman-Fried Had Dinner With NYC Mayor Prior to FTX Collapse – Here's What You Need to Know
18.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was in constant contact with prominent political and financial figures in New York City in the months leading up to the collapse of FTX and his subsequent arrest.
In March 2022, the disgraced crypto boss had dinner with New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Osteria La Baia,...
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis Faces Deadline: New York Court Orders Compliance With Terra Subpoena Within 5 Days
17.10.2023
After failing to respond to a prior order, embattled crypto lender Genesis has been subpoenaed by a New York court to produce documents related to the collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) last year.
In a court order dated October 13, Judge Jed Rakoff noted how Genesis hadn’t...
Our Fave Cosplay From New York Comic Con 2023
17.10.2023
New York Comic Con takes place every year at the massive Jacob Javits Center on the west side of Manhattan, and it never lets me down when it comes to cosplay. I’ve cosplayed there myself, though my look paled in comparison to the most impressive fits and mechanical feats on display at the annual...
The Coolest Merch We Saw At New York Comic Con 2023
17.10.2023
New York Comic Con is many things: long lines, shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, panels, cosplay, and, of course, merch...so much merch. Eric and I took a few trips around the floor this year to get a load of all the random knick-knacks, art, statues, and cosplay items that were proudly on display,...
NYC mayor releases plans for responsible AI usage in local government
16.10.2023
The administration for the mayor of New York City has released a plan for creating a framework for government agencies to utlitize AI, along with the pilot of the city’s first AI chatbot
Dragon Ball Daima Is The Newest DBZ Series And Toriyama Is Back
12.10.2023
Today at New York Comic Con, Toei Animation announced a brand-new Dragon Ball anime series coming next fall.Read more
Trump Lawyer Sports Gamer Laptop At $250 Million Fraud Trial
2.10.2023
Today is the first day of former president Donald Trump’s $250 million fraud trial in New York. A case brought by the state’s attorney general accuses the Republican primary frontrunner of lying about his net worth by billions of dollars to try to secure more favorable loan terms. One of...
I Live In NYC Now, But Cyberpunk 2077's Night City Still Feels More Like Home
28.9.2023
Sometimes I forget I live in New York City. Sure, I’m hit with a battering ram of a reminder when my enormous rent bill shows up, but even when I ride the subway to Manhattan or see some of my best friends who have lived here their whole lives, it often feels like I’m just visiting.Read more
Celsius valuation advisor approves value of debtors’ assets and liabilities
28.9.2023
Stout Risius Ross, LLC, the valuation advisor for Celsius Network confirmed the accuracy of the bankrupt firm's valuation report
New York Shrinks List of Pre-Approved Crypto — DOGE, XRP Among Coins Removed
20.9.2023
New York’s financial regulator has significantly reduced the number of pre-approved cryptocurrencies that licensed crypto trading platforms can list. XRP, dogecoin, litecoin, and ethereum classic are among the coins removed from the Greenlist. The regulator also proposed new crypto guidance...
XRP Attorney Addresses New York's Delisting of Ripple and Dogecoin, Denies Political Intentions
19.9.2023
On Monday, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) introduced updated standards for its virtual currency oversight while removing Ripple (XRP) from "its approved list of cryptocurrencies."
According to the updated standards, NYDFS reviewed its existing list of approved...
Can Regulators Ever Keep Up With Crypto Markets?
18.9.2023
NYDFS Proposes New Guidelines on Listing and Delisting Crypto on Trading Platforms
18.9.2023
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDSF) seeks to introduce new guidelines on the listing and delisting of digital assets by venture capital entities.
On Sept 18, the financial watchdog published new proposals to guide digital asset exchanges on multiple issues including listing...
NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance
18.9.2023
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist
New York Regulator Seeks Tougher Norms for Adding, De-Listing Crypto Coins
18.9.2023
Licensees in the state will have to set out technology, market and regulatory risks for listed cryptocurrencies under the state’s BitLicense regime
Virtual Currency Chief at NYSDFS Leaves to Pursue a Career in Private Sector
15.9.2023
Peter Marton, the deputy superintendent of virtual currency at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS), will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month.
According to an internal memo seen by FOX Business, Marton will be leaving his job on September 29...
Web3 company to have balloons featured during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
14.9.2023
The iconic U.S. holiday event has previously introduced themed nonfungible tokens and held a virtual parade in the metaverse