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SEC Settles Trader Lawsuit Tied to Blockchain Firm Stock Sales

Two Nevada men have settled with the SEC over alleged illicit trading of a claimed blockchain company's stock.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2018
New York

Lawmaker Wants New York State to Pilot Local Cryptocurrencies

A bill introduced by New York Assemblyman Ron Kim would launch pilot programs testing cryptocurrencies as a community monetary system.

Business  ·  5 June 2018
New York

Kraken Donates $1 Million to Blockchain Advocacy Group Coin Center

Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, donated $1 million to Coin Center at the blockchain industry advocacy group's annual dinner Monday night.

Markets  ·  15 May 2018
New York

New York Plans Blockchain Center to Stake Claim as Industry Hub

New York's Economic Development Corporation is launching several initiatives to put the Big Apple on the map as a blockchain technology hub.

Markets  ·  14 May 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Probe ‘Continues’ Despite New York AG’s Resignation

Following Eric Schneiderman's abrupt resignation, the New York Attorney General's Office's "work continues," according to a spokesperson.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Discloses Corporate Data In Response to NY Crypto Inquiry

Coinbase's chief legal and risk officer "applauds" the Attorney General's inquiry into cryptocurrency exchanges' practices.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2018
Exchanges

Kraken CEO: Crypto Exchange Won’t Answer New York AG’s Inquiry

An exchange that left New York in 2015 has been contacted by the state's Attorney General. They're not happy about it.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2018
Exchanges

What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About New York’s New Inquiry

Some of the cryptocurrency exchanges named today in the New York Attorney General's "inquiry" into the ecosystem say they welcome the move.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 April 2018
Exchanges

Binance, Bitfinex and More: NY Launches Inquiry Into Crypto Exchanges

New York's attorney general is taking a closer look at some of the most well-known cryptocurrency exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 April 2018
Exchanges

This New York Lawmaker Wants to End the BitLicense

There's a new New York lawmaker on the scene and he wants to end a years-long policy that has held back crypto startups in the state.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2018
Regulation

New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners

Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products

Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.

Business  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

New York Lawmakers Open to Revisiting the BitLicense

Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2018
Regulation

New York Mandates Stronger Fraud Controls for Crypto Companies

The New York State Department of Financial Services announced new guidance for virtual currency entities today.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2018
New York

New York Lawmaker Proposes Study of State-Backed Cryptocurrency

A New York lawmaker has proposed researching the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018