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Crypto Startups Don't Need Sandboxes, They Need Greenhouses

"Sandbox" is a bad term to describe these regulatory programs, under which financial technology solutions can be safely seeded, fed, and controlled.

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Payments Firm Square Receives BitLicense from New York

Digital payments startup Square has received a BitLicense through the NY Department of Financial Services.

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ItBit Exchange Adds 4 New Cryptos for Investors

ItBit says it has received approval in New York state to expand its trading and custody services to include four more cryptocurrencies.

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NYDFS Chief Defends State Regulator's Crypto Approach

New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo defended regulators' actions in the crypto space during a panel discussion.

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NY Grants Fifth-Ever BitLicense to Genesis Global Trading

The license is has come in for intense criticism, in part because so few firms have been granted one.

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Winklevoss Crypto Exchange Wins Approval to Trade Zcash

Gemini exchange has added zcash trading and custody services in New York after receiving authorization from state's Department of Financial Services.

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New York Mandates Stronger Fraud Controls for Crypto Companies

The New York State Department of Financial Services announced new guidance for virtual currency entities today.

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Contortions for Compliance: Life Under New York's BitLicense

New York passed the BitLicense in a vacuum. Now state and federal laws are catching up, often with poor coordination, causing a compliance nightmare.

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Judge Dismisses Long-Shot Bid to Overturn New York Bitcoin Regulation

The New York State Court granted a motion to dismiss a two-year one-man lawsuit that tried to overturn the existing New York bitcoin law.

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Still Alive: NY Judge Delays Decision in Fight Against BitLicense

One New Yorker's fight against state's BitLicense just had a good day in court, with the judge pushing her final decision to next year.

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