Bitcoiners and politicians come together in Albany, New York to speak out against a proposed ban on proof-of-work mining and to keep industry jobs in the state.“This (Bitcoin) isn’t going to stop. Crypto mining may move somewhere where there is little or no concern for the environment.” –Ken Pokalsky, Vice-President of The Business Council of New York StatePokalsky’s words echoed...
During an interview session at a London crypto conference, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has criticized his state's BitLicensing system, alleging that it stifles innovation and economic progress. Adams advised his state legislature peers in Albany "listen to those who are in the field" in a closing keynote interview at the Crypto and […]
The state of New York is about to shoot itself in the foot yet again. First, the infamous BitLicense drew all cryptocurrency companies away and now they’re considering banning Proof-Of-Work mining. Or at least making it very hard for mining facilities and home miners to operate from the state. The New York State Assembly will soon vote on a bill that will “create...
Apex Fintech Solutions, the parent company of Apex Clearing Corporation, has announced on Tuesday that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) approved the application of Apex C...
BitOoda Digital, a subsidiary of digital asset firm BitOoda Holdings, recently announced that it has received a virtual currency license, also known as the BitLicense, from the New York Department ...
The entire regulatory terrain at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is about to change, and perhaps the impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem as the regulator is on track to get a new head. As reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has nominated Adrienne Harris, a The post Former Obama Adviser Nominated to Lead...
Reshma Patel, a Democratic candidate for New York City’s Comptroller position, talks about her “future proof” plan for the city, which centers on investing in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. In this episode, she discusses: what duties the New York City Controller performs...
It became the 29th company to receive the state crypto license.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Paxos has filed for a banking charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency The broker, which is being used by PayPal to back their cryptocurrency platform, said it was “excited about the benefits” a banking charter could provide...
One of the (quietly) largest players in the institutional bitcoin space discusses NIDIG, the changing investor landscape and more, in his first-ever podcast interview.
Matthew Alan Beresford has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged schemes.
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