New York
New York State Sees First Conviction for Crypto Money Laundering
A case involving millions of dollars in bitcoin and Western Union payments resulted in New York State's first conviction for crypto money laundering.
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.
Alleged SIM-Swap Crypto Thief Indicted for Hacking Over 50 US Victims
A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in a U.S. supreme court indictment over 52 cases of SIM-swap identity and crypto theft.
New York Forms Blockchain Study Task Force, Hints at BitLicense Update
New York will be forming a task force to analyze the crypto space, which may go as far as proposing updated regulations for the state.
Coinbase Approved to Offer Crypto Custody Services
Coinbase has received approval from New York regulators to form a qualified custodial firm for cryptocurrencies.
US City Mulls Roll Out of Tougher Rules for Crypto Miners
Plattsburgh, New York, is considering stricter requirement for commercial cryptocurrency mining farms operating in the city.
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.
Coinbase Disputes Claims in New York Attorney General's Exchange Report
Coinbase and other exchanges have hit back at claims of vulnerability to market manipulation in a report from the New York Attorney General's Office.
Coinbase's New NYC Office to Hire 100 in Wall Street Crypto Push
Crypto industry unicorn Coinbase has aggressive growth plans for its newly opened New York office, which caters to institutional clients.
Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar
Crypto exchange Gemini is set to issue a dollar-backed, NYDFS-approved stablecoin – the second to launch in New York today.
