New York

Regulation

NYDFS Expects Final BitLicense ‘Very Soon’

Two weeks after closing a final round of comment, the NYDFS suggests it's moving forward to release the final BitLicense "very soon".

Policy & regulation  ·  16 April 2015
Exchanges

Canadian Bitcoin Exchange Cavirtex to Reopen Following Coinsetter Acquisition

Top Canadian bitcoin exchange Cavirtex has resumed trading following its acquisition by New York platform Coinsetter.

Markets  ·  8 April 2015
Regulation

Top Global Law Firm: Virtual Currency is Here to Stay

Cryptocurrency's advantages mean it's unlikely to completely go away, says a partner at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the US.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2015
Exchanges

Blockchain Project Aims to Bring Speed, Transparency to Wall Street Trading

Coinsetter has launched Project High Line, a blockchain-based technology that aims to improve how trades across Wall Street are executed.

Tech  ·  26 February 2015
New York

New York Councilman: Bitcoin Could Save City Millions

CoinDesk speaks with New York City council member Mark Levine about his proposed bill that would see the city accept bitcoin for fines and fees.

Markets  ·  16 February 2015
New York

New York City Councilman Proposes Bitcoin Payments for Fines and Fees

New York City Council Member Mark Levine has announced he will introduce a bill that could find the city accepting bitcoin for fines and fees.

Markets  ·  11 February 2015
Regulation

Industry: BitLicense Revision Leaves Room for Continued Debate

CoinDesk speaks to members of the bitcoin community to assess their reaction to New York's latest BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2015
Exchanges

Manhattan DA: We’re Watching Regulated Exchanges With ‘Immense Interest’

Manhattan district attorney Cyrus R Vance Jr has issued new remarks regarding his agency's interests in the bitcoin exchange space.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 January 2015
New York

Over 70 Bitcoin Scams Shut Down By New York Law Enforcement

The New York County District Attorney's Office has shut down more than 70 allegedly fraudulent bitcoin investment sites.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 January 2015
Regulation

BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK ‘Call for Information’ on Digital Currencies

The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.

Markets  ·  19 January 2015
Regulation

New York State Tax Agency: Bitcoin Buyers Don’t Need to Pay Sales Tax

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has said that bitcoin purchases will not be subject to sales taxes. According to a tax guidance memorandum from the agency’s Taxpayer Guidance Division dated 5th December (hat tip Marco Santori), digital currencies are a type of “intangible property” and, as such, are not subject to […]

Policy & regulation  ·  9 December 2014
Regulation

Lawsky: Bitcoin Developers and Miners Exempt from BitLicense

NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has clarified the proposed reach of the impending BitLicense regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 October 2014
Regulation

Academics Call for Revisions to New York’s BitLicense Proposal

Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 August 2014
Regulation

Industry Reactions to New York’s BitLicense Proposal

CoinDesk asked industry representatives for their thoughts on the New York Department of Financial Services' BitLicense proposals.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 August 2014
Regulation

Bitcoins Affected by New York’s BitLicense May Trade at Discount

Savvy traders could profit handsomely from the bitcoin arbitrage opportunities presented by a future BitLicense, argues Jon Matonis.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2014