New York

Regulation

New York Regulator May Impose Technology Restrictions on Digital Currencies

NY regulator Benjamin Lawsky has issued statements that suggest what forthcoming regulation might entail.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2014
Regulation

Fred Wilson: Freedom and Innovation are Two Sides of the Same Coin

Fred Wilson shares his thoughts after testifying at yesterday's public hearing for the State Department of Financial Services, NYC.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2014
Regulation

Everything You Need to Know About the New York Hearing on Bitcoin

Find out the key information about this week's hearings on bitcoin in New York.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2014
Exchanges

BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem Arrested in Silk Road Bitcoin Bust

Charges have been filed against exchange owner Charlie Shrem for allegedly selling $1m in bitcoins to Silk Road users.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 January 2014
New York

NYC Newsstand Chooses Bitcoin Over Credit Cards

The owner claims he is the first newsstand in the city of 8 million to take the virtual currency.

Business  ·  23 January 2014
Regulation

New York State Department of Financial Services Announces Bitcoin Hearings

The New York State Department of Financial Services will hold public hearings into digital currencies on 28-29th January.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2014
New York

New York Real-Estate Brokerage To Start Accepting Bitcoin

Manhattan-based Bond New York will offer real-estate investment, with bitcoin, all you need is an overloaded wallet.

Business  ·  6 January 2014
New York

New York Property Firm Offers Steep Discount For Bitcoin Payments

New York property search firm RentHop offers a steep discount for adverts paid for in bitcoin.

Business  ·  25 December 2013