The pass will be used to confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues.
The health app built with IBM has been named the Excelsior Pass and will be tested in New York City.
Andrew Cuomo wants to give the Department of Financial Services more powers in regulating certain licensed entities, including crypto startups.
The 6 named members of the state's Digital Currency Taskforce will assist in determining how to regulate, define, and use cryptocurrencies.
New York will be forming a task force to analyze the crypto space, which may go as far as proposing updated regulations for the state.