New York’s new guidelines seek to toughen BitLicense compliance
The New York Department of Financial Services has set out what it describes as the “first step” to reviewing the license, which has been in operation since 2015.
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SoFi Digital Assets receives New York BitLicense
SoFi will now offer crypto trading services to New York residents after receiving the coveted BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services.
Fidelity awarded NY license for institutional crypto custody
Fidelity received a trust company charter from the NYDFS allowing it to operate in New York.
Crypto scam trial of OneCoin lawyer begins in New York
Mark Scott is being tried in a court in New York, accused of routing the proceeds of crypto scam One Coin, amounting to $400 million, out of the United States illegitimately.
‘Worthless’ cryptocurrency operators ordered to pay $4.25M
Nathan Mullins and Blake Harrison Kantor were charged with fraud, basing the allegations on a binary option scam that involved virtual currency that was dubbed as “ATM Coin.”
Bittrex New York closure delayed, but still definitely happening
Bittrex customers hoped recent news might mean the exchange could reopen to New York, but that’s not the case.
New York financial regulator revisiting controversial BitLicense
But don’t get too excited as the existing regulations will stay with minor tweaks.
NYDFS looking for superintendent with blockchain, crypto focus
The deputy superintendent will fill a new position in the recently created Research and Innovation Division of the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Craig Wright, Jimmy Nguyen to speak at upcoming CHAINSIGHTS event in New York
Dr. Wright and Jimmy will be part of a distinguished list of guests who’ll address diverse issues relating to the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry come October 10.
Bitfinex ‘disappointed’ as court rules $850M cover-up probe will proceed
Tether issued a statement in response to Monday’s New York State Supreme Court ruling, saying that they are “disappointed” but will file an appeal.
Bitfinex loses latest round against New York’s Attorney General
Bitfinex’s attempt to assert that New York has no jurisdiction over its operations, since it allegedly doesn’t operate in the U.S., has been rebuked.
SEC files emergency action against ‘crypto guru’ for $15 million fraud
Prosecutors want the self-styled crypto guru to stop raising funds for his tokens.