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MiamiCoin has now raised $24.7 million... but who will benefit?
20.1.2022
CityCoins presented an overview of MiamiCoin technology on the third day of The North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami, Florida
John Carpenter Thinks Halo Infinite Is The Best Of The Series
16.1.2022
John Carpenter has played Halo Infinite, the newest game in the long-running Xbox franchise, and he loved it. In fact, the famous director called it the “Best of the Halo series” in a recent tweet. Read more
NYCB and Group of Banks Join to Launch USDF Stablecoin
14.1.2022
A group of U.S.-based banks is launching their own stablecoin, USDF. The stablecoin will be issued by the USDF Consortium, which will allow its members (financial and banking institutions) to issue USDF. The proposed stablecoin will be the first currency of its kind to be minted by FDIC-insured...
NYC restaurant claims it will open for NFT holders only
12.1.2022
Although the restaurant won’t officially open its doors until 2023, two types of membership are already on sale in Ether
Fed’s Outgoing Vice Chair Richard Clarida’s ‘Rebalancing’ Trades Ignite Fed Trading Ethics Scandal
8.1.2022
Members of the U.S. Federal Reserve are getting criticized this week after the central bank published its minutes report from the policy meeting on December 14-15. Following the update, the outgoing vice chair of the Federal Reserve’s trading activities has reignited ethics conversations....
NYC Mayor Undeterred by Falling Bitcoin Price, Says Buying the Dip Could Yield ‘Good Profit’
7.1.2022
The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, is not deterred by bitcoin’s volatility, noting that buying the dip could yield “a good profit.” He reiterated that he will receive his first three paychecks in bitcoin and will make New York City the center of blockchain technology....
NYC mayor getting paid in Bitcoin suggests buying the dip
6.1.2022
Should Eric Adams accept his first three paychecks in Bitcoin, he would likely acquire more than 1 BTC following the price drop to $42,948
Otis Launches NFT Auction Platform That Transforms Real-World Items Into Digital Collectibles
15.12.2021
As both fractional and traditional non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have seen exponential growth this year, the firm Otis has announced the launch of a marketplace called Otis House. The platform is a new NFT project that turns physical items into NFTs, and the tokens can be traded at any time for...
AOC Says She Doesn’t Hold Bitcoin so the Lawmaker ‘Can Do Her Job Ethically’
7.12.2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, otherwise known as AOC, is a New York representative well known for her political stances and statements. The Democrat believes that it is “absolutely wild” that U.S. representatives can buy and swap popular stocks. AOC also thinks it’s not ethical...
Elizabeth Warren Queries Bitcoin Mining Operation, US Senator Says Crypto Miners Raise Environmental Concerns
4.12.2021
Senator Elizabeth Warren has written a letter to the CEO of the New York bitcoin mining firm Greenidge Generation, Jeff Kirt, asking for details on the company’s emissions. Warren’s letter insists “Greenidge and other [bitcoin mining] plants raise concerns about their impacts...
One Of The USA's First Omicron Cases Attended Big Anime Convention
2.12.2021
As governments and health authorities around the world battle to contain the spread of the new Omicron strain of Covid-19, it has been reported that one of the first cases detected in the United States, a man who had travelled to New York from Minnesota, was in the city to attend an anime...
Bitcoin Mining Company Griid Plans for Public Listing on NYSE via SPAC Deal
30.11.2021
After the vertically integrated bitcoin self-mining company Griid revealed it secured a $525 million credit facility from Blockchain.com, the company revealed it plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. Griid will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)...
BIS Innovation Hub partners with Fed to support analysis of digital assets
29.11.2021
Jerome Powell cited CBDCs and digital assets in his speech to open the New York Innovation Center at the Federal Reserve's local offices
Law Decoded: Crypto cities, investor protection nation, Nov. 8–15
15.11.2021
Major U.S. cities embrace crypto as federal regulators remain much harder to bring around
What can Eric Adams do? The limits of turning New York City into a crypto hub
15.11.2021
Despite the limitations of his office, the mayor-elect of New York could leverage his agenda-setting power to the benefit of both crypto and city residents
DCG Mining Subsidiary Foundry Launches Range of Services for 20 Crypto Staking Networks
11.11.2021
Foundry, the Digital Currency Group (DCG) subsidiary and cryptocurrency mining and consulting firm from Rochester, New York announced the launch of a new platform on Wednesday called Foundry Staking. The company says the product currently supports 20 blockchain networks and will provide digital...
Over 3 Million Customers Can Earn Bitcoin Points Dining at 500 Restaurants via Landry’s Rewards Program
11.11.2021
Millions of customers dining at 500 restaurants across the U.S. will soon be able to earn bitcoin points, thanks to a partnership between restaurant giant Landry’s and New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). In addition, Landry’s said it will buy bitcoin for its treasury....
NYDFS-licensed Standard Custody brings Solana staking to institutions
10.11.2021
In addition to Bitcoin and Ether, institutional investors are looking to broaden their exposure to emerging projects such as SOL
New York coin launching this week with Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ blessing
10.11.2021
“We're glad to welcome you to the global home of Web3!” said crypto-friendly Mayor-elect Eric Adams in response to CityCoins' roll out of the NYCCoin this week
Apple’s CEO Owns Crypto – Tim Cook Thinks ‘It’s Reasonable to Own as Part of a Diversified Portfolio’
9.11.2021
The CEO of the tech giant Apple, Tim Cook disclosed that he owns cryptocurrency and said that he thinks it’s reasonable to own it as part of a diversified portfolio.” Cook’s statements stemmed from an appearance with the New York Times Dealbook’s host Andrew Ross Sorkin....