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In Wake of FTX, New York Reminds Crypto Firms to Segregate Customer Funds
The crypto exchange's bankruptcy proceedings revealed poor segregation of customer funds, so the New York regulator is reminding service providers to keep clean records.
California Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill That Requires Bank-Issued Stablecoins
The Digital Financial Assets Law, which is similar to New York’s BitLicense, has been criticized by industry stakeholders.
PayPal Converts Conditional Virtual Currency License to Full BitLicense
The payments giant announced it would let users withdraw their crypto holdings to their own wallets earlier today.
Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State?
Mayor Eric Adams wants to make New York City the biggest crypto hub in America, but there are a host of obstacles in his way.
Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill
The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the details of the legislation, the chances of it getting passed in the Senate and misconceptions about blockchain technology amongst lawmakers.
Xapo Gives Up Its NYDFS BitLicense
The New York Department of Financial Services said Xapo surrendered its virtual currency license on Jan. 11.
How New York’s BitLicense Could Hinder Crypto Innovation in the State
New York’s landmark cryptocurrency regulation BitLicense debuted in 2015 to mixed reviews. Lolli co-founder and CEO Alex Adelman discusses its continuing impact on his bitcoin rewards company and on the wider landscape of New York’s crypto world.
Removing BitLicense Is New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ ‘First Order of Business’
The next mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has expressed his support for CityCoins’ NYCcoin program. Could Adams’ endorsement see some more pro-crypto amendments to New York’s controversial 2015 BitLicense regulations? “No doubt, [Eric Adams] is trying to get BitLicense [regulations] lessened or removed,” CityCoins’ Patrick Stanley said.
