Press Releases 17 April 2019

trueDigital appoints Chief Commercial Officer and Institutional Sales Directors

trueDigital has announced today their newest Chief Commercial Officer, Michael Finzi, and Directors of Institutional Sales, Susan Gammage and Josh Gibson.

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 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 9 April 2019

Legal woes piling up for Bitcoin exchange Kraken

Kraken is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from one of its former employees who accused Kraken of failing to pay his compensation.

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 27 March 2019

New Yorker accused of crypto investment fraud arrested

A New York resident faces charges of fraud for a scheme to defraud investors in a crypto advisory business.

Business 6 February 2019

Court orders crypto startup to pay $6M for deceiving investor

A court in the Southern District of New York has found a crypto startup and its founders guilty of duping an investor.

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 11 January 2019

Blockchain Center opens in New York City

The Blockchain Center, a place for developers and the public to study blockchain technology, has opened in New York City

Business 11 January 2019

Blockchain Terminal-linked firm sued in New York over unpaid fees

A company affiliated with professional crypto trading service Blockchain Terminal is being sued in New York, over allegations it failed to make licensing payments due under contract.

Business 8 January 2019

Crypto miner maker Canaan eyes going public in New York: report

One of Bitmain’s crypto mining rivals, Canaan Creative, has reportedly shelved its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) plan and moved on to greener pastures—New York.