New York City

New York City to Explore Blockchain for Preventing Deed Fraud in Land Sales

The city's finance department will work with Medici Land Governance on a proof of concept blockchain for land records.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 August 2021

Eric Adams, Mayor of All the Bitcoins

New York City's likely next leader says he wants the city to be a BTC hub. Here's how he might actually do that.

Opinion  ·  7 July 2021
Blockchain

Todd Morley Plans to Build Blockchain Tower in Manhattan: Report

The tower will incorporate a wireless network aiming to improve access to digital ledgers.

News  ·  25 May 2021
New York

City Comptroller Candidate Says Blockchain Is in New York’s Future

Reshma Patel unveiled a proposal to have New York invest in blockchain businesses and cryptocurrencies.

News  ·  19 April 2021
Chainalysis

NYPD’s Crypto Sleuthing Is Powered by Chainalysis, Documents Show

The largest police force in the U.S. has beefed up rules governing who can trace crypto transactions. It’s been using Chainalysis software since 2019.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 April 2021
Bitcoin

New York City Staffer Sanctioned For Mining Bitcoins at Work

An employee of New York City's Department of Education has been disciplined after being caught mining bitcoins on his work computer.

Business  ·  31 July 2017
News

Trade Settlement Giant DTCC to Host Blockchain Event

Trade settlement giant DTCC has announced it is to host a blockchain event next month in New York City.

Business  ·  22 February 2016
Crime

Bitcoin Stolen at Gunpoint in New York City Robbery

A New York City man was robbed of more than $1,100 in bitcoin at gunpoint late last month.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2015