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.
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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.”
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.
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.
Japan’s Bitflyer secures regulatory nod to operate in New York
BitFlyer, Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has cleared another hurdle in its bid to set foot on U.S. soil.