NYDFS

NYDFS Hiring New Deputy Superintendent for Virtual Currency

The move will bolster the state’s BitLicense regulator following Superintendent Linda Lacewell’s departure.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2021

NYDFS Head Lacewell to Depart Agency by Month’s End

Linda Lacewell announced a revamp of NYDFS's BitLicense last year.

News  ·  13 August 2021
Coinbase

NYDFS Plans to Collect Diversity Data From Banking and Crypto Institutions

All authorized virtual currency service providers will be required to submit diversity data of their boards and management to the NYDFS.

News  ·  30 July 2021
BitGo

BitGo Hires Former NY BitLicense Deputy as Chief Operating Officer

Cassie Lentchner, the crypto custodian’s new COO, joins as BitGo merges with Galaxy Digital.

Business  ·  18 May 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: NYDFS Hackathon Is ‘Testament’ to Crypto’s Growth

NYDFS held a two-week event with crypto industry participants to evaluate ways of upgrading its data collection tools and practices.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2021
NYDFS

Japanese Internet Giant Licensed to Issue First JPY-Pegged Stablecoin in New York

The charter makes GMO one of only 27 companies licensed in New York to engage in virtual currency activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 December 2020
NYDFS

New York’s Financial Regulator Wants Firms, Including Crypto Miners, to Look Closer at Climate Change Risks

The New York Department of Financial Services expects all firms, including virtual currency businesses, to start assessing climate change-associated financial risks.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2020
NYDFS

What It Means if Companies Like Twitter Are ‘Systemically Important’ to Financial Regulators

NYDFS proposals following the Twitter hack are a warning to everyone using centrally controlled "designated" platforms.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2020
Cryptocurrency

PayPal Pledges to Bring Crypto to 26M Merchants, Confirming Market Entry

The New York Department of Financial Services license allows PayPal to offer cryptocurrency buying and selling through a partnership with Paxos.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2020
CoinFlash

New York’s Financial Regulator Puts Focus on Crypto Firms for Digital Reporting Initiative

The New York Department of Financial Services intends to digitize financial reporting in a tech initiative that will initially focus on cryptocurrency companies.

News  ·  15 October 2020
BitGo

BitGo Applies to Be Regulated Custodian in New York State

The crypto custody provider has filed paperwork with New York's financial regulator to offer its services in the state.

Business  ·  25 August 2020
CoinFlash

Binance Says Licensed Entities Can Now Use Its Stablecoin After Watchdog Approval

NYDFS has added Binance USD to its approved list, cutting away most of the red tape around custody and listing of the stablecoin.

News  ·  7 August 2020
NYDFS

NYDFS Chief Calls Industry Reaction to BitLicense Changes ‘Beyond Positive

NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell said she decided to review the regulator's landmark virtual currency license in light of its impending 5-year anniversary.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 July 2020
Regulation

New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants

The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they've taken its feedback on board.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2020
NYDFS

BitLicense at 5: For Startups Regulated Overseas, New York Isn’t So Tough

While some exchanges left New York in the wake of its implementing the BitLicense, others say the regulatory regime have helped build market share and revenue.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 June 2020