NYDFS

Exchanges

Bittrex: ‘North Korean’ Accounts Flagged by NYDFS Were South Korean

Crypto exchange Bittrex says New York regulators erred in identifying two of its users as North Korean.

Markets  ·  22 April 2019
Exchanges

NYDFS: Why We Rejected Bittrex’s Application for a BitLicense

Bittrex is not telling the full story about its BitLicense denial, a New York Department of Financial Services official writes.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2019
Exchanges

Bakkt Exchange May Be Seeking New York License for Crypto Custody: Report

The owner of the New York Stock Exchange, ICE, is reportedly eyeing a New York license for its long-delayed crypto exchange Bakkt.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2019
Regulation

New York Rejects Bittrex Exchange’s BitLicense Application

NYDFS has rejected Bittrex's application for a BitLicense, citing "inadequate" AML compliance among other reasons.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2019
Exchanges

Bitstamp Granted BitLicense, Will Expand Crypto Services in US

Europe-based crypto exchange Bitstamp has just received New York's 19th BitLicense, allowing it to offer five crypto trading pairs in the state.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2019
Regulation

New York Grants Its 18th BitLicense to Crypto ‘Prime Broker’ Tagomi

The NYDFS has awarded its 18th BitLicense to prime broker startup Tagomi Trading.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2019
Regulation

NYDFS Grants BitLicense to Third Bitcoin ATM Operator

NYDFS has granted a third bitcoin ATM operator a BitLicense Thursday, with Cottonwood Vending LLC becoming the latest recipient.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2019
NYDFS

Robinhood, LibertyX Receive Licenses from New York Regulators

The New York Department of Financial Services granted Robinhood and LibertyX BitLicenses on Thursday, bringing them into a select group of less than 20 firms to have such approvals.

Markets  ·  24 January 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Gemini to List Bitcoin Cash With NYDFS Approval

The Winklevoss-owned Gemini crypto exchange is adding support for bitcoin cash trading pairs with approval from New York's finance watchdog.

Markets  ·  7 December 2018
NYDFS

Signature Bank Wins New York Approval for ‘Real-Time’ Blockchain Payments

Signature Bank is launching a blockchain-based real-time payments system in early 2019 and has just got the green light in New York.

Business  ·  4 December 2018
Regulation

New York Regulators Have Grant Crypto License to NYDIG

New York's latest BitLicense has been granted to the New York Digital Investment Group, along with a limited purpose trust charter.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2018
Regulation

New York Awards First-Ever BitLicense to Bitcoin ATM Company

Bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource has received a BitLicense from New York's financial watchdog, a full three years after first applying.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 November 2018
New York

Coinbase Approved to Offer Crypto Custody Services

Coinbase has received approval from New York regulators to form a qualified custodial firm for cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  23 October 2018
Exchanges

Gemini Adds Litecoin Trading With New York Watchdog Approval

Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange Gemini is adding litecoin trading in the coming week, with permission from the NYDFS.

Markets  ·  12 October 2018
Exchanges

Paxos Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved by New York Regulator

Blockchain startup Paxos has launched a regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin to facilitate instant transaction settlements for crypto investors.

Business  ·  10 September 2018