Two weeks after closing a final round of comment, the NYDFS suggests it's moving forward to release the final BitLicense "very soon".
Top Canadian bitcoin exchange Cavirtex has resumed trading following its acquisition by New York platform Coinsetter.
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.
Coinsetter has launched Project High Line, a blockchain-based technology that aims to improve how trades across Wall Street are executed.
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.
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.
CoinDesk speaks to members of the bitcoin community to assess their reaction to New York's latest BitLicense proposal.
Manhattan district attorney Cyrus R Vance Jr has issued new remarks regarding his agency's interests in the bitcoin exchange space.
The New York County District Attorney's Office has shut down more than 70 allegedly fraudulent bitcoin investment sites.
The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.
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 […]
NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has clarified the proposed reach of the impending BitLicense regulations.
Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.
CoinDesk asked industry representatives for their thoughts on the New York Department of Financial Services' BitLicense proposals.
Savvy traders could profit handsomely from the bitcoin arbitrage opportunities presented by a future BitLicense, argues Jon Matonis.