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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...
Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security
7.5.2025
On the U.S. exchange's online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it's illuminating some internal SEC discussions
New York district gets interim US Attorney as ex-SafeMoon CEO trial kicks off
6.5.2025
Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) John Durham has departed as President Donald Trump’s pick takes control of the office.In a May 5 notice, the US Attorney’s Office for EDNY said Joseph Nocella will serve as interim US Attorney for the region for 120 days...
New York district gets interim US Attorney as ex-SafeMoon CEO trial kicks off
6.5.2025
Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) John Durham has departed as President Donald Trump’s pick takes control of the office.In a May 5 notice, the US Attorney’s Office for EDNY said Joseph Nocella will serve as interim US Attorney for the region for 120 days...
Hackers use New York Post’s X account to send scam DMs, users report
5.5.2025
Malicious actors appear to have infiltrated the New York Post’s X account in an attempt to scam crypto users on the microblogging platform. Some X users from the crypto community have recently reported having received a private message from the New York Post’s X account inviting...
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...
NYC Announces First Crypto Summit to Court Titans Holding $1T in Assets
25.4.2025
New York City is hosting a powerhouse crypto summit to attract investors with $1 trillion in assets and solidify its position as a global leader in digital finance innovation. NYC Crypto Summit Aims to Lure Giants Holding $1 Trillion The City of New York announced on April 23 that Mayor Eric Adams...
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...
Trump-Family Backed World Liberty Gets $25M Investment From DWF Labs
16.4.2025
DWF Labs opened a New York office and invested in World Liberty Financial, backing its stablecoin USD1 and decentralized finance growth
NYAG Letitia James Pushes Congress Hard With Urgent Crypto Demands
13.4.2025
New York’s top legal authority has sounded the alarm on crypto, demanding Congress impose sweeping regulations to safeguard national security and economic stability. NYAG Letitia James Sounds Alarm With Blistering Crypto Warning to Congress New York Attorney General Letitia James issued...
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 Fined $40M Over Cash App’s Crypto Compliance Failures and 169K Ignored Alerts
11.4.2025
New York hits Block with a $40 million fine and mandates independent oversight after major compliance failures in Cash App’s bitcoin and fiat transaction monitoring. NY Regulator Unleashes Oversight Blitz on Block After Missed Red Flags and AML Gaps New York State’s Department of Financial...
DOJ Crypto Enforcement Memo Has No Bearing on Do Kwon’s Criminal Case, Prosecutors Say
10.4.2025
Prosecutors told a New York judge on Thursday that they don’t plan to change the charges against Kwon in light of the memo
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....
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Further 20% Market Drop Is Possible
7.4.2025
Fink, who spoke at the The Economic Club of New York on Monday, said that he still sees the current drawdown as a “buying opportunity.”
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...
Grayscale Lists 2 New Bitcoin ETFs Offering Income From BTC Volatility
2.4.2025
The two New York Stock Exchange-listed funds are due to start trading on Wednesday