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PayPal Converts Conditional Virtual Currency License to Full BitLicense
7.6.2022
The payments company announced it would let users withdraw their crypto holdings to their own wallets earlier today
New York Mayor urges state to abandon ‘stifling' BitLicense scheme
28.4.2022
“We have to continue to be competitive” the mayor said in a keynote interview at a London crypto conference where he suggested scrapping the states’ BitLicensing requirement
BitLicensed Crypto Firms Ordered to Pay Annual Assessment Fees in New York
19.4.2022
The fees will bring virtual currency companies on par with those paid by banking and insurance institutions as a way for the state to recoup operating expense costs and “best support” the industry
NYC Mayor Supports 'Crypto But Not Crypto Mining,' While Billionaire Bashes BitLicense
10.2.2022
The US Mayor who became known in the Cryptoverse as a Bitcoin (BTC) supporter and industry ally is now opposing crypto mining, citing high energy consumption. Meanwhile, a billionaire urges the state to get rid of BitLicense "right away."...
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Billionaire Bill Ackman calls for crypto clarity in New York
10.2.2022
Billionaire Bill Ackman has called upon the city authorities to ensure that more innovators don’t migrate because of the regulatory hurdles
New York grants Bakkt coveted BitLicense
11.3.2021
Bakkt will also have a money transmitter license in the state of New York
Andrew Yang says he'll transform NYC into a Bitcoin hub if elected mayor
12.2.2021
Andrew Yang has plans for New York City that cryptocurrency users anywhere would find appealing
New York Approves Its First Publicly Available Japanese Yen Stablecoin
29.12.2020
The New York State Department of Financial Services, the Bitlicense regulator, has authorized GMO to issue U.S. dollar and Japanese yen-pegged stablecoins. The latter “will be the first of its kind available to the public.” To date, the regulator has given out 27 charters and licenses...
Paxos seeks approval to become fully-regulated crypto bank
10.12.2020
The stablecoin issuer and PayPal partner wants to increase its range and scope of services by becoming the first crypto services provider to be regulated at both state and federal levels
Meet the $10B Asset Manager With a 10,000 BTC Treasury, feat. NYDIG’s Robby Gutmann
12.11.2020
One of the (quietly) largest players in the institutional bitcoin space discusses NIDIG, the changing investor landscape and more, in his first-ever podcast interview
New Jersey follows in its neighbor state's footsteps with crypto license bill
9.11.2020
With a new Senate bill on the table, New Jersey is getting closer to introducing a state-level licensing framework for crypto firms
Former BitLicense Chief to Manage Andreessen Horowitz’s Cryptocurrency Efforts
28.10.2020
Anthony Albanese will become chief regulatory officer for the tech ventures giant in November
Regulation will keep PayPal's new crypto services from looking anything like crypto
21.10.2020
For now, PayPal's crypto payments are more about satisfying regulators than providing users with crypto capabilities
PayPal Granted New York’s First ‘Conditional BitLicense’ to Offer Crypto Services
21.10.2020
The New York Department of Financial Services license allows PayPal to offer cryptocurrency buying and selling through a partnership with Paxos
Stone Ridge Calls Its $114M in Bitcoin ‘Primary Treasury Reserve Asset’; NYDIG Unit Raises $50M
13.10.2020
NYDIG raised the $50 million from FinTech Collective, Bessemer Ventures and Ribbit Capital
New York Regulator Fast-Tracks 10 Cryptocurrencies
8.8.2020
The New York State Department of Financial Services has created a Greenlist of pre-approved cryptocurrencies for custody service and listing. Meanwhile, crypto-friendly SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, also known as Crypto Mom, has been confirmed for another term at the commission....
Blockchain Bites: BitLicense Feedback, Digital Yuan Trial and How US Bills Could Threaten Privacy
15.7.2020
A mega food retailer may trial the digital yuan, an a16z alum is launching a VC firm focused on distributed tech and Ethereum's new client is "basically ready."
NYDFS Chief Calls Industry Reaction to BitLicense Changes ‘Beyond Positive
15.7.2020
NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell said she decided to review the regulator's landmark virtual currency license in light of its impending 5-year anniversary
Gemini Chose to Wade Regulation In New York, Weighs in on Conditional BitLicense
4.7.2020
Gemini looks at regulation as a good thing, with the recently suggested conditional BitLicense as a move in the right direction
New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants
26.6.2020
The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they've taken its feedback on board