NYDFS

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
NYDFS

Noodles With Mark T. Williams, Bitcoin’s Biggest Hater

CoinDesk dines with the king of bitcoin bashing, risk management expert Mark T. Williams, and finds him ... reasonable.

Business  ·  7 April 2014
Exchanges

New York Now Accepting Applications for Digital Currency Exchanges

New York has indicated it will have regulation in place for bitcoin exchanges by Q2 2014.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2014
Exchanges

Mt. Gox Statement Claims it Made Conscious Decision to Halt Transactions

US Regulators and Mt. Gox have issued brief statements on the exchange's decision to halt trading.

Business  ·  25 February 2014
Regulation

New Banking Task Force to Study Digital Currencies

A new US state bankers' task force has been formed to investigate new payment system technologies, including bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 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

Why Life Under Bitcoin Regulation Will Be Worse Than Investors Think

Wall Street veteran Bruce Fenton discusses the pitfalls of working under the burden of traditional financial regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2014
Regulation

New York Regulator May Impose Technology Restrictions on Digital Currencies

NY regulator Benjamin Lawsky has issued statements that suggest what forthcoming regulation might entail.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2014
Regulation

Community Debates What’s Next After New York Hearings

New York's hearings this week were a precursor to Bitlicense regulation. So what should happen next?

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2014
Regulation

Fred Wilson: Freedom and Innovation are Two Sides of the Same Coin

Fred Wilson shares his thoughts after testifying at yesterday's public hearing for the State Department of Financial Services, NYC.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2014
Coinbase

Bitcoin Hearings Day 2: Bitcoin Businesses Court Regulation in NY

Day two of New York's bitcoin hearings saw the emergence of a loose consensus of regulatory goals.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
Regulation

Everything You Need to Know About the New York Hearing on Bitcoin

Find out the key information about this week's hearings on bitcoin in New York.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Hearings Day 1: Bitcoin Hits ‘Tipping Point’ with New York Regulators

New York regulators announced upcoming bitcoin regulation in 2014, but what that will entail is still up for debate.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
Exchanges

New York Hearings Open in Shrem’s Shadow

Digital currency luminaries will testify in New York today, days after a leading NY bitcoin advocate's arrest.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 January 2014
Regulation

Witness List Revealed for New York Virtual Currency Hearings

The NYDFS has announced the witness list for its upcoming hearings on virtual currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 January 2014