NYDFS has rejected Bittrex’s application for a BitLicense, citing “inadequate” AML compliance among other reasons.
Bitstamp Granted BitLicense, Will Expand Crypto Services in US
Europe-based crypto exchange Bitstamp has just received New York’s 19th BitLicense, allowing it to offer five crypto trading pairs in the state.
New York Grants Its 18th BitLicense to Crypto ‘Prime Broker’ Tagomi
NYDFS has awarded its 18th BitLicense to prime broker startup Tagomi Trading, allowing it to offer bitcoin, ether, litecoin and bitcoin cash trading services.
NYDFS Grants BitLicense to Third Bitcoin ATM Operator
NYDFS has granted a third bitcoin ATM operator a BitLicense Thursday, with Cottonwood Vending LLC becoming the latest recipient.
Robinhood, LibertyX Receive Licenses from New York Regulators
The New York Department of Financial Services granted Robinhood and LibertyX BitLicenses on Thursday, bringing them into a select group of less than 20 firms to have such approvals.
New York Regulators Have Granted Their 14th Crypto License
New York’s latest BitLicense has been granted to the New York Digital Investment Group, along with a limited purpose trust charter.
New York Awards First-Ever BitLicense to Bitcoin ATM Company
Bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource has received a BitLicense from New York’s financial watchdog, a full three years after first applying.
Payments Firm Square Receives BitLicense From New York
Digital payments startup Square has received a BitLicense through the NY Department of Financial Services.
NY Grants Fifth-Ever BitLicense to Crypto Exchange Genesis Global Trading
The license is has come in for intense criticism, in part because so few firms have been granted one.
BitLicense Refugees: Kraken, ShapeShift CEOs Talk Escape from New York
Jesse Powell and Erik Voorhees delivered red-meat rhetoric but also made subtler points about New York’s cryptocurrency regulations at Consensus 2018.
Crypto Probe ‘Continues’ Despite New York AG’s Resignation
Following Eric Schneiderman’s abrupt resignation, the New York Attorney General’s Office’s “work continues,” according to a spokesperson.
NY Regulator Argues BitLicense Regulation Boosted Businesses
Maria Vullo highlighted the state’s early involvement in cryptocurrency. But many think New York’s BitLicense desperately needs an overhaul.
Meet the New York Lawmaker Who Wants to Replace the BitLicense
There’s a new New York lawmaker on the scene and he wants to end a years-long policy that has held back crypto startups in the state.
Square Seeks BitLicense to Bring Bitcoin Buying to New York
Square is in the process of applying for a BitLicense in a bid to expand its Cash App’s bitcoin option to New York residents.
New York Lawmakers Are Open to Revisiting the BitLicense
Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon.