Ben Lawsky

BitLicense Architect Ben Lawsky Joins Ripple Board

Ben Lawsky, the former New York Superintendent of Financial Services who spearheaded the BitLicense regulatory framework while in office, has joined startup Ripple's board of directors.

Business  ·  21 November 2017

NY Bitcoin Businesses Now Have 45 Days to Apply for BitLicense

The NYDFS has officially adopted the BitLicense as of its publication in the New York State Register today.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 June 2015
Regulation

Final BitLicense Proves Divisive Milestone in US Bitcoin Regulation

With the passage of New York's final BitLicense proposal, CoinDesk seeks responses from the digital currency community on the law and its impact.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 June 2015
Regulation

New York Releases Final BitLicense

NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky released details of the final Bitlicense today, following a two-year inquiry by the New York regulator.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 June 2015
Regulation

Report: Lawsky to Consult on Digital Currencies After Leaving NYDFS

A new report suggests Benjamin M Lawsky will seek to advise clients on matters relating to digital currency when he leaves office in late June.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2015
Regulation

Lawsky: BitLicense Will Be Finalized By End of May

New York's finalized BitLicense regulation is expected to be released by the end of May.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2015
Regulation

NYDFS Expects Final BitLicense ‘Very Soon’

Two weeks after closing a final round of comment, the NYDFS suggests it's moving forward to release the final BitLicense "very soon".

Policy & regulation  ·  16 April 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin Advocates Back Petition for BitLicense Safe Harbor Provision

More than 70 digital currency industry businesses and execs are backing a petition meant to ease onerous components of New York's BitLicense.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2015
Regulation

Breaking Down New York’s Latest BitLicense Revision

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released the latest draft version of of its BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 February 2015
Regulation

New York State Releases Revised BitLicense Proposal

The New York State Department of Financial Services has released a revised version of its BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 February 2015
Exchanges

NYDFS: Coinbase Is Not Licensed in New York

The NYDFS has issued a response to questions about the regulatory status of Coinbase's recently launched bitcoin exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 January 2015
Regulation

Lawsky: BitLicense May Exempt Non-Financial Blockchain Projects

New York's BitLicense proposal will not cover non-financial blockchain technology projects, according to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 November 2014
Regulation

Lawsky: NYDFS Considering Transitional BitLicense for Small Startups

NYDFS is considering an on-ramp for bitcoin startups to allow a more flexible regulatory framework.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 November 2014
Exchanges

BitLicense Comment Period Closes with Final Input from Circle, BitPay

Bitcoin companies Circle and BitPay have submitted the final comments on New York's BitLicense proposals – for now.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2014
Regulation

Digital Rights Advocacy Group Launches Campaign Against BitLicense

The Electronic Frontier Foundation begins a letter campaign against the BitLicense to fight its imposed surveillance measures.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2014