Ben Lawsky

Regulation

Lawsky: Bitcoin Developers and Miners Exempt from BitLicense

NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has clarified the proposed reach of the impending BitLicense regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 October 2014
Exchanges

Former Senate Aide Joins Coinbase as US Government Liaison

Coinbase hires former Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advisor as Washington-based Congressional liaison.

Markets  ·  13 October 2014
Regulation

Ben Lawsky to Deliver Bitcoin Keynote at Money20/20

New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Benjamin Lawsky will deliver a keynote at the Money20/20 event.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2014
Regulation

Ben Lawsky: New York Can’t Risk Getting Bitcoin Regulation Wrong

CoinDesk speaks to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky about New York's BitLicense proposal and why he extended its comment period.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2014
Regulation

New York Extends Comment Period for BitLicense Proposal

The New York Department of Financial Services has extended the comment period for the BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2014
Regulation

Academics Call for Revisions to New York’s BitLicense Proposal

Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 August 2014
Regulation

Industry Reactions to New York’s BitLicense Proposal

CoinDesk asked industry representatives for their thoughts on the New York Department of Financial Services' BitLicense proposals.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 August 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange itBit Relocating Headquarters to New York

The Singapore-based bitcoin exchange says the move is to capitalise on the US trading market.

Business  ·  8 July 2014
Features

The 8 Biggest Bitcoin Heroes and Villains of 2014 (So Far)

Every hero needs a villain. Here are the eight most prominent figures of the year for and against bitcoin.

Business  ·  6 July 2014
Exchanges

New York Now Accepting Applications for Digital Currency Exchanges

New York has indicated it will have regulation in place for bitcoin exchanges by Q2 2014.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2014
Exchanges

Mt. Gox Statement Claims it Made Conscious Decision to Halt Transactions

US Regulators and Mt. Gox have issued brief statements on the exchange's decision to halt trading.

Business  ·  25 February 2014
Regulation

Why Regulating Bitcoin Won’t Work

Governments everywhere are increasingly taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, but whom does that actually benefit?

Policy & regulation  ·  25 February 2014
Regulation

New Banking Task Force to Study Digital Currencies

A new US state bankers' task force has been formed to investigate new payment system technologies, including bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2014
Regulation

Ben Lawsky Demonstrates ‘Evolution’ on Bitcoin Issues in Reddit AMA

Top NY regulator Ben Lawsky took to reddit for a two-hour discussion today on bitcoin and its future.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2014
Regulation

Ben Lawsky: Friend or Foe?

We take an in-depth look at Benjamin Lawsky, the man and his record, to predict his future regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 February 2014