BitLicense
Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State?
Mayor Eric Adams wants to make New York City the biggest crypto hub in America, but there are a host of obstacles in his way.
Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill
The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the details of the legislation, the chances of it getting passed in the Senate and misconceptions about blockchain technology amongst lawmakers.
Xapo Gives Up Its NYDFS BitLicense
The New York Department of Financial Services said Xapo surrendered its virtual currency license on Jan. 11.
How New York’s BitLicense Could Hinder Crypto Innovation in the State
New York’s landmark cryptocurrency regulation BitLicense debuted in 2015 to mixed reviews. Lolli co-founder and CEO Alex Adelman discusses its continuing impact on his bitcoin rewards company and on the wider landscape of New York’s crypto world.
Removing BitLicense Is New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ ‘First Order of Business’
The next mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has expressed his support for CityCoins’ NYCcoin program. Could Adams’ endorsement see some more pro-crypto amendments to New York’s controversial 2015 BitLicense regulations? “No doubt, [Eric Adams] is trying to get BitLicense [regulations] lessened or removed,” CityCoins’ Patrick Stanley said.
BitGo Hires Former NY BitLicense Deputy as Chief Operating Officer
Cassie Lentchner, the crypto custodian’s new COO, joins as BitGo merges with Galaxy Digital.
Bitcoin Company Bakkt Awarded BitLicense in New York
The bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange was awarded both virtual currency and money transmitter licenses.
Meet the $10B Asset Manager With a 10,000 BTC Treasury, feat. NYDIG’s Robby Gutmann
One of the (quietly) largest players in the institutional bitcoin space discusses the changing investor landscape in his first-ever podcast interview.
Former BitLicense Chief to Manage Andreessen Horowitz's Cryptocurrency Efforts
Anthony Albanese will become chief regulatory officer for the tech ventures giant in November.
