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Regulation

MIT Calls Out ‘Critical Flaws’ in New York’s BitLicense

MIT Digital Currency Initiative director Brian Forde has published new criticism of New York's proposed bitcoin regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2015
Exchanges

ItBit Nets $25 Million, Launches NYDFS-Approved Bitcoin Exchange

New York bitcoin exchange itBit has raised $25m in a new Series A round from investors including RRE Ventures and Liberty City Ventures.

Business  ·  7 May 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

Fred Wilson on the Proposed Bitlicense Regulations

VC Fred Wilson shares his thoughts on New York State's revised Bitlicense regulations and the impact they may have on companies in the sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2015
Regulation

BitLicense 2.0: What The Latest Revisions Mean for Bitcoin Businesses

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP attorney Marco Santori breaks down the latest BitLicense revision and what it means for bitcoin businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2015
Regulation

Industry: BitLicense Revision Leaves Room for Continued Debate

CoinDesk speaks to members of the bitcoin community to assess their reaction to New York's latest BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 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 Outlines Revisions to New York’s BitLicense in DC Speech

Ben Lawsky announced the latest revisions to the proposed New York BitLicense at a panel event in Washington.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 December 2014
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

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