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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...

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May 2, 2022 at 3:14 p.m. UTC

May 2, 2022

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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...

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Nov 30, 2021 at 12:28 a.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2021

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Removing BitLicense Is New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams' 'First Order of Business'

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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...

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Nov 11, 2021 at 9:33 p.m. UTC

Nov 11, 2021

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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.

By Danny Nelson

May 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

May 18, 2021

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Bitcoin Company Bakkt Awarded BitLicense in New York

The bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange was awarded both virtual currency and money transmitter licenses.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Mar 11, 2021 at 3:06 p.m. UTC

Mar 11, 2021

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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.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Nov 12, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 12, 2020

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Former BitLicense Chief to Manage Andreessen Horowitz's Cryptocurrency Efforts

Anthony Albanese will become chief regulatory officer for the tech ventures giant in November.

By Danny Nelson

Oct 28, 2020 at 1:46 p.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2020

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PayPal Embraces Crypto, Igniting Market as Mainstream Adoption Inches Closer

PayPal officially confirmed Wednesday it is entering the cryptocurrency market. The payments giant, with 346 million active accounts around the world, pledged to make crypto “...

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Oct 21, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 21, 2020

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Stone Ridge Calls Its $114M in Bitcoin 'Primary Treasury Reserve Asset'; NYDIG Unit Raises $50M

NYDIG raised the $50 million from FinTech Collective, Bessemer Ventures and Ribbit Capital.

By Danny Nelson

Oct 13, 2020 at 3:19 p.m. UTC

Oct 13, 2020

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NYDFS Chief Calls Industry Reaction to BitLicense Changes 'Beyond Positive

NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell said she decided to review the regulator's landmark virtual currency license in light of its impending 5-year anniversary.

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 15, 2020 at 8:01 a.m. UTC

Jul 15, 2020

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