Business 24 May 2019

Robinhood opens trading in BSV, other cryptos for New York customers

Investment and banking app Robinhood launches with support for seven cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin SV (BSV), on the platform.

Business 24 April 2019

NYDFS clarifies Bittrex license rejection, Bittrex claims bad faith

The New York Department of Financial Services has provided further explanation for why Bittrex didn’t get a BitLicense, but the exchange is not buying it.

Business 23 April 2019

Binance ‘most likely involved in criminal operations’: report

The crypto exchange is currently under fire with claims that the company built its business on “fake volume,” and that CEO Changpeng Zhao’s power “is built on violation of trust.”

Business 23 April 2019

Bittrex tries to show it never had North Korean customers

Bittrex was denied its New York BitLicense, but its arguing that if it lost that opportunity because of North Koreans, that’s pretty unfair.

Business 10 April 2019

New BitLicense holder Bitstamp to ramp up presence in US

The firm, considered to be the largest exchange in Europe, becomes the 19th company to be approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services for its virtual currency license.

Business 11 April 2019

Bittrex fails to meet New York’s requirements for BitLicense

In a blow to the U.S.-based exchange, the New York Department of Financial Services said it would not be approving Bittrex’s application for a virtual currency license.

Business 28 March 2019

Crypto broker Tagomi secures BitLicense in New York

The Peter Thiel-backed startup was given the green light from the Department of Financial Services (DFS) this week, which will allow them to begin working with institutional investors.

Business 1 February 2019

New York awards BitLicense to Cottonwood Vending

The New York Department of Financial Services has awarded Cottonwood Vending LLC a virtual currency license.

Business 25 January 2019

New York grants BitLicenses to Robinhood and LibertyX

The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced that both companies will be receiving BitLicenses.

Business 16 November 2018

NYDIG Execution picks up New York’s BitLicense

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license.

Business 2 November 2018

Crypto ATM firm Coinsource secures New York’s BitLicense

The world’s largest crypto ATM company Coinsource has become the latest firm to secure a coveted virtual currency license in New York.

Business 19 June 2018

Jack Dorsey’s payments firm Square picks up New York BitLicense

The New York State Department of Financial Services has approved financial services provider Square Inc.’s application for a BitLicense, making it the ninth company to hold the virtual currency license or charter in the state.