New York

Regulation

Contortions for Compliance: Life Under New York’s BitLicense

New York passed the BitLicense in a vacuum. Now state and federal laws are catching up, often with poor coordination, causing a compliance nightmare.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 January 2018
New York

DOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding

Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2017
Ether

Man Stole $1.8 Million in Ether After Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say

New York prosecutors have filed charges against a man alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $1.8 million worth of ether.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2017
New York

4 Blockchain Bills Introduced in New York Legislature

A lawmaker in New York has introduced four bills in an effort to spur research into possible uses for blockchain by the state's government.

Business  ·  4 December 2017
Regulation

Still Alive: NY Judge Delays Decision in Fight Against BitLicense

One New Yorker's fight against state's BitLicense just had a good day in court, with the judge pushing her final decision to next year.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2017
New York

New York Preschools Accept Bitcoin and Ether for Tuition Payments

Two private preschools in New York City now allow parents to pay for tuition with bitcoin, ether and litecoin.

Business  ·  28 June 2017
Regulation

New York’s Financial Regulator Is Now Inspecting Bitcoin Startups

The NYDFS is now carrying out legislated examinations of digital currency startups licensed in the state, according to an annual report.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 June 2017
New York

New York Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Money Transmission

A New York-based bitcoin trader has plead guilty to unlawful money transmission and making false statements to federal officials.

Markets  ·  28 April 2017
Markets

A Major Bitcoin Scaling Meeting Could Take Place This May

An attempt is being made to gather representatives of bitcoin's diverse communities to discuss bitcoin scaling.

Markets  ·  23 March 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase Receives Approval To Trade Ether and Litecoin in New York

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just received approval to offer trading of litecoin and ether in New York state.

Markets  ·  23 March 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase Receives New York BitLicense

San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange Coinbase has been granted its New York BitLicense, allowing it to continue doing business in the state.

Business  ·  17 January 2017
New York

First Look: Deloitte’s New Wall Street Lab is a Blockchain Playground

Deloitte's new blockchain laboratory in New York City is dedicated to capitalizing on the city's diverse set of industries.

Markets  ·  17 January 2017
New York

Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York

‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte has launched its second blockchain-focused R&D lab, with more planned for later in 2017.

Business  ·  12 January 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum Energy Startup Awarded Blockchain Patent

A Brooklyn blockchain startup has been awarded a patent for its work using the tech to facilitate peer-to-peer energy transfers.

Markets  ·  1 November 2016
Regulation

Former NYDFS Counsel Joins Perkins Coie Blockchain Practice

Perkins Coie has hired a former NYDFS counsel who worked on the state's BitLicense regulatory framework.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2016