NYDFS

Regulation

Bitcoin Foundation Calls for Access to Research Behind BitLicense

The Bitcoin Foundation has appealed for the release of the research behind New Yorks proposed bitcoin regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 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

Xapo: New York’s BitLicense Proposal Threatens Consumers

Xapo has joined the growing chorus of bitcoin companies speaking out against New York's proposed bitcoin regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 September 2014
Regulation

Leading Altcoin Developers Speak Out Against New York’s BitLicense Proposal

CoinDesk speaks with several altcoin developers about the potential impact of the BitLicense framework.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 August 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
Exchanges

China’s ‘Big Three’ Bitcoin Exchanges: BitLicense Would Harm Overseas Markets

The CEOs of China's three biggest bitcoin exchanges have sent a joint letter commenting on the BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2014
Regulation

Chamber of Digital Commerce Proposes Small Business Exemption for BitLicense

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has filed its response to New York's proposed bitcoin regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 August 2014
Exchanges

Circle: BitLicense Would Force Us to Block New York Customers

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire argues that New York's proposed BitLicense would force his business out of the state's market.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 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

Steve Stockman: New York’s Bitcoin Regulation Could Crush the Industry

In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Representative Steve Stockman explores the complex regulatory challenges facing bitcoin today.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 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
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
Ethereum

TNABC Day 2: Bitcoin’s Diverse Community on Full Display

Day two of TNABC showcased the wide range of individuals and ideas emerging in the bitcoin industry.

Business  ·  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