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NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Shifting Regulator 'Away From Enforcement,' Legal Expert Says
Reed Smith LLP counsel Hadas Jacobi, who also previously worked for the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Office of the General Counsel and Enforcement, discusses how Superintendent Adrienne Harris has shifted the regulator "away from enforcement and towards expanding the department's crypto group," with the addition of roughly 60 staff members. "It's a huge deal," Jacobi added.
New York's Crypto Stance Shows 'There's a Grown-Up in the Room' Regarding Regulations: Legal Expert
New York's financial regulator wants tougher restrictions on crypto coin listings for companies regulated in the state, especially if they target retail clients. Hadas Jacobi, Reed Smith LLP counsel, who also previously worked for the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Office of the General Counsel and Enforcement, discusses her reaction to the proposed updated guidelines issued by the regulator Monday.
Can Regulators Ever Keep Up With Crypto Markets?
New York’s finance watchdog's proposed token listing requirements give up the game before it starts.
BitFlyer USA Fined $1.2M by NYDFS for Not Meeting Cybersecurity Requirements
The crypto exchange has proposed a plan to make it compliant with the state's cybersecurity regulations by the end of the year.
NY Financial Regulator Adopts Virtual Currency Assessment Rule
The regulation affects only companies with a state-issued BitLicense.
Former NY Regulator: Crypto Isn't the Reason Why Signature Bank Was Closed
The bank did not provide reliable and consistent data, said Maria Vullo, a former superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Closure of Crypto-Friendly Banks Is 'Not a Policy Issue': Former NYDFS Superintendent
Former congressman Barney Frank, who is also one of Signature Bank's board members, thinks Signature's shutdown could be politically motivated against the crypto industry. Former New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo reacts to that statement, saying, "I don't think you close down a bank because of a policy issue, you do because ... its financial picture is unsafe and unsound."
Former NYDFS Superintendent Reacts to Signature Bank Shutdown
Reuters reports that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) wants bids submitted by today for banks interested in buying the assets of Signature Bank. Former New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Superintendent Maria Vullo discusses Signature's shutdown and the potential implications for the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
NYDFS Says Signature Bank Closure Due to 'Crisis of Confidence' in Leadership
Signature Bank was not shut down for crypto-related reasons, the New York Department of Financial Services said Tuesday, rejecting claims the regulator took over the bank to send an "anti-crypto message." Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and New York were investigating possible lax monitoring at Signature Bank to prevent money laundering. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments at Signature and explain why this is a continuing story to watch.
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.
