BitLicense

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
Regulation

Bitcoin Foundation Seeks to Extend Comment Period for New York’s BitLicense

The Bitcoin Foundation has joined a growing chorus of advocates calling for a BitLicense comment period extension.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 August 2014
Regulation

BitLicense Bitcoins Will Trade at The Market Rate

Jason Tyra evaluates whether bitcoins that go through licensed exchanges will trade at market rate or at a discount.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2014
Exchanges

New York’s BitLicense Proposal: The View from China

Prominent members of China's bitcoin ecosystem discuss the possible effects of proposed US regulations on the industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2014
Regulation

Bitcoins Affected by New York’s BitLicense May Trade at Discount

Savvy traders could profit handsomely from the bitcoin arbitrage opportunities presented by a future BitLicense, argues Jon Matonis.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2014
Regulation

Beyond New York: What Lies Ahead for Bitcoin

Contrary to some statements, bitcoin's fate will not be decided by lawmakers and regulators in the next 18 months

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2014
Regulation

Coin Congress Day 1: Debate Over New York Regulation Rages On

The first day of Coin Congress consisted of opinions on the NYDFS framework and an interesting BTC trading presentation.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2014
Exchanges

Can New York’s BitLicense Prevent Another Mt. Gox Catastrophe?

Proposals on cyber management, information security and disaster management are aimed at stopping similar disasters for customers.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 July 2014
Regulation

What New York’s Proposed Regulations Mean for Bitcoin Businesses

New York business attorney Marco Santori deconstructs the details of the proposed BitLicense.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Industry Leaders Sound Off on New York BitLicense Proposal

What do industry stakeholders think about the proposed New York Department of Financial Services BitLicense?

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2014
Regulation

New York Reveals BitLicense Framework for Bitcoin Businesses

New York state has released its long-awaited guidance for licensed bitcoin businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2014
Regulation

Canadian Economists: Bitcoin Needs Flexible Regulation to Thrive

The Montreal Economic Institute has published a research note that concludes bitcoin’s future hinges on its legal status.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 May 2014
Regulation

Market-Based Reactions to New Bitcoin Regulation

Ultimately, if privacy becomes disrespected, the market can and will provide cryptographic solutions to restore balance.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 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