NYDFS

Regulation

New York Regulators Grant Second BitLicense to Ripple

San Francisco startup Ripple has become the second blockchain firm to receive a BitLicense in New York.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2016
Ethereum

Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Ether Trading

New York bitcoin exchange Gemini has officially added its second digital currency, ether, the token that powers the Ethereum network.

Tech  ·  5 May 2016
Regulation

Bitcoin Startups Stuck in Limbo as BitLicense Process Drags On

More than six months after the final date for application filings, only one license has been issued under New York’s BitLicense regulatory framework.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2016
Regulation

NYDFS Chief to Resign Amid Reported Tension with Governor’s Office

Infighting between the New York State Department of Financial Services and the governor’s office has reportedly led to the resignation of key figures.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 October 2015
Exchanges

Gemini Exchange Moves Toward Launch With Twin NYDFS Approvals

Bitcoin exchange Gemini has received two key approvals from the NYDFS that move it closer to launching services in the US.

Business  ·  1 October 2015
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange itBit Hires NYDFS Lawyer for Compliance Role

ItBit has hired former NYDFS general counsel Daniel "Danny" Alter as its general counsel and chief compliance officer.

Tech  ·  2 September 2015
NYDFS

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Bombers and BitLicenses

The media emphasized bitcoin and the blockchain's association with crime this week, while dedicating coverage to the technology's regulatory issues.

Markets  ·  15 August 2015
Exchanges

The Real Cost of Applying for a New York BitLicense

CoinDesk has spoken to various bitcoin companies to breakdown the cost of the BitLicense application process both in monetary and non-monetary terms.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2015
Regulation

NYDFS Receives 22 Initial BitLicense Applications

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has revealed that it has so far received 22 BitLicense applications.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2015
Regulation

Lawsky: New Consulting Firm Can’t Advise on BitLicense

Former New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) superintendent Benjamin M Lawsky has said he won't advise on the BitLicense.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 July 2015
Exchanges

Winklevoss Brothers File Trust Application for Gemini Exchange

Entrepreneurs and investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have filed an application for a limited liability trust company in New York.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 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

Lawsky Hints at BitLicense News Ahead of DC Speech

NYDFS Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky could unveil the finalized BitLicense during a Washington DC speech tomorrow.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 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
Exchanges

ItBit CEO: Bitcoin Can’t Circumvent the Financial System

ItBit CEO Charles Cascarilla discusses his company's market strategy following its $25m fundraising and US market launch.

Tech  ·  13 May 2015