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Federal crypto legislation could come with a ‘New York State of Mind’
1.5.2025
Love it or leave it, New York State has been a force in crypto regulation.Ten years ago, the state created the United States’ first comprehensive regulatory framework for firms dealing in cryptocurrencies, including key consumer protection, anti-money laundering compliance and cybersecurity...
Federal crypto legislation could come with a ‘New York State of Mind’
1.5.2025
Love it or leave it, New York State has been a force in crypto regulation.Ten years ago, the state created the United States’ first comprehensive regulatory framework for firms dealing in cryptocurrencies, including key consumer protection, anti-money laundering compliance and cybersecurity...
Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to Serve as Interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York
17.4.2025
President Donald Trump already nominated Jay Clayton for the U.S. Attorney post, but Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer has blocked the nomination, leaving Clayton in interim status. Trump-Era SEC Chairman Clayton to Lead SDNY Temporarily Former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments
11.4.2025
A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services.Assembly Bill A7788, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, seeks to amend state financial law...
NY attorney general urges Congress to keep pensions crypto-free — ‘No intrinsic value’
11.4.2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sent a letter to US congressional leaders urging “common sense” federal crypto regulations and to keep digital assets out of US pensions.“I am urging Congress to pass legislation that would strengthen federal regulations on...
Block Agrees to $40M Settlement With New York Over Faulty Money-Laundering Controls
10.4.2025
The payments and blockchain firm has agreed to an outside monitor as it resolves its compliance with New York regulations
New York bill proposes blockchain study for election record security
9.4.2025
Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures.New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results....
Former New York governor advised OKX over $505M federal probe: Report
3.4.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX reportedly hired former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to advise it over the federal probe that resulted in the firm pleading guilty to several violations and agreeing to pay $505 million in fines and penalties.Cuomo, a New York-registered attorney, advised OKX on legal...
Texas Senate passes Bitcoin reserve bill, New York targets memecoin rug pulls: Law Decoded
10.3.2025
The Texas Senate passed the Bitcoin strategic reserve bill SB-21 on March 6. This followed a debate in which State Senator Charles Schwertner, who introduced the bill, argued that it would help Texas add a valuable and scarce asset to its balance sheet. Amid fears of Bitcoin (BTC) contending...
Texas Senate passes Bitcoin reserve bill, New York targets memecoin rug pulls: Law Decoded
10.3.2025
The Texas Senate passed the Bitcoin strategic reserve bill SB-21 on March 6. This followed a debate in which State Senator Charles Schwertner, who introduced the bill, argued that it would help Texas add a valuable and scarce asset to its balance sheet. Amid fears of Bitcoin (BTC) contending...
Texas Senate passes Bitcoin reserve bill, New York targets memecoin rug pulls: Law Decoded
10.3.2025
The Texas Senate passed the Bitcoin strategic reserve bill SB-21 on March 6. This followed a debate in which State Senator Charles Schwertner, who introduced the bill, argued that it would help Texas add a valuable and scarce asset to its balance sheet. Amid fears of Bitcoin (BTC) contending...
Texas Senate passes Bitcoin reserve bill, New York targets memecoin rug pulls: Law Decoded
10.3.2025
The Texas Senate passed the Bitcoin strategic reserve bill SB-21 on March 6. This followed a debate in which State Senator Charles Schwertner, who introduced the bill, argued that it would help Texas add a valuable and scarce asset to its balance sheet. Amid fears of Bitcoin (BTC) contending...
Texas Senate passes Bitcoin reserve bill, New York targets memecoin rug pulls: Law Decoded
10.3.2025
The Texas Senate passed the Bitcoin strategic reserve bill SB-21 on March 6. This followed a debate in which State Senator Charles Schwertner, who introduced the bill, argued that it would help Texas add a valuable and scarce asset to its balance sheet. Amid fears of Bitcoin (BTC) contending...
Tariff Watch: New York Becomes the World’s Gold Vault
3.3.2025
World Gold Council data indicates that over 600 tons of gold have entered the vaults of New York since December. John Reade, the council’s market strategist for Asia and Europe, explained that this is an extraordinary situation in anticipation of a possible total tariff implementation....
Jack Dorsey’s Block looks to settle with New York on money laundering claims
26.2.2025
“The company is engaging in conversations with NYDFS to determine whether this matter can be settled on acceptable terms,” Block Inc. said in a regulatory filing
Jack Dorsey’s Block looks to settle with New York on money laundering claims
26.2.2025
“The company is engaging in conversations with NYDFS to determine whether this matter can be settled on acceptable terms,” Block Inc. said in a regulatory filing
Jack Dorsey’s Block looks to settle with New York on money laundering claims
26.2.2025
“The company is engaging in conversations with NYDFS to determine whether this matter can be settled on acceptable terms,” Block Inc. said in a regulatory filing
Jack Dorsey’s Block looks to settle with New York on money laundering claims
26.2.2025
“The company is engaging in conversations with NYDFS to determine whether this matter can be settled on acceptable terms,” Block Inc. said in a regulatory filing
New York senator introduces bill to create a crypto task force
13.2.2025
The task force would investigate how many digital currencies are being traded, the number of exchanges in New York and how crypto affects the state and local tax receipts, among other priorities
New York senator introduces bill to create a crypto task force
13.2.2025
The task force would investigate how many digital currencies are being traded, the number of exchanges in New York and how crypto affects the state and local tax receipts, among other priorities