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.

Business 18 May 2018

Genesis Global secures elusive New York BitLicense

Genesis Global Trading is the latest firm to receive a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services.

Business 20 April 2018

Kraken responds to New York crypto exchange crackdown

Several exchanges are being targeted by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a new inquiry, a move that Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell described as “insulting.”

Tech 16 March 2018

New York wants cryptocurrency miners to pay premium rates for electricity

New York doesn’t seem to be getting along with cryptocurrency companies until now.

Business 27 February 2018

Circle snaps up cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex for $400M

Circle announced that it has acquired Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange in a bid to extend “its commitment to a new vision for global finance.”

Business 16 February 2018

South Korea won’t ban crypto trading, but may control it

South Korean regulators have clarified their position and, at least for now, cryptocurrencies are safe. ​

Business 13 February 2018

Licensing scheme on the horizon for South Korea cryptocurrency exchanges

Members of the virtual currency task force are examining a “cryptocurrency exchange approval system” based on New York’s BitLicense, according to reports.

Business 29 January 2018

Crypto regulation is coming and it’s OK, says nChain CEO

The lack of central exchange is putting many gov't in a bind, resulting in regulations that seek to stifle the growth of the sector. But it’s not all bad.