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