New York
Signature Bank Shutdown Caused by 'Crisis of Confidence' in Leadership, NYDFS Says
The New York regulator pushed back against claims it shut down Signature because of crypto.
President Biden Calls for Stronger Bank Regulations in Wake of SVB, Signature Bank Collapses
The government on Sunday evening stepped in to guarantee no losses will be borne by the lenders' depositors.
Crypto-Friendly Signature Bank Shut Down by State Regulators
Signature said it intended to limit its crypto exposure last year.
Illinois Officials Pushing State Crypto Licensing to Emulate New York’s BitLicense
New bills to set up a digital assets regulation in Illinois are supported by the local regulator, as states continue to surge ahead of U.S. agencies on cryptocurrency efforts.
NY Attorney General Sues Crypto Exchange CoinEx, Alleges AMP, LBC, LUNA and RLY Tokens Are Securities
The petition alleged that CoinEx listed various tokens and services that qualify as securities and/or commodities under state law.
Solana-Themed Storefronts Close Shop, Ending Experiment in IRL Blockchain Evangelism
Solana Spaces will close its New York City and Miami locations by the end of February.
Tether's Attempt to Block CoinDesk's Request for Stablecoin Reserve Records Dismissed by New York Court
CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Law request for documents about Tether's reserves in 2021.
EminiFX CEO Eddy Alexandre Set to Plead Guilty to Role in Alleged $59M Ponzi Scheme
Alexandre was arrested in May and charged with fraud for his role in the alleged pyramid scheme.
Bitcoin Miner Digihost Completes Controversial Power Plant Acquisition, Doubling Energy Capacity
Environmental groups oppose the transaction on the grounds that it impedes New York's greenhouse gas emissions goals.
Hermès vs. MetaBirkins: The NFT Case That Could Have Major Trademark and Artistic Consequences
The trial between NFT artist Mason Rothschild and French luxury house Hermès came to a close on Monday after a year-long trademark battle over an NFT project inspired by the brand's famous handbag.
