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The state, a notoriously demanding regulator of the industry, has released detailed guidelines for banks’ applications; some licensed banks may have to play catchup. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Though some crypto firms operate in New York with a BitLicense, many including NYC Mayor Eric Adams have criticized the licensing regime as a difficult barrier to cross. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
“We have to continue to be competitive” the mayor said in a keynote interview at a London crypto conference where he suggested scrapping the states’ BitLicensing requirement. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The fees will bring virtual currency companies on par with those paid by banking and insurance institutions as a way for the state to recoup operating expense costs and “best support” the industry. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Billionaire Bill Ackman has called upon the city authorities to ensure that more innovators don’t migrate because of the regulatory hurdles. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bakkt will also have a money transmitter license in the state of New York. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Andrew Yang has plans for New York City that cryptocurrency users anywhere would find appealing. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The New York State Department of Financial Services, the Bitlicense regulator, has authorized GMO to issue U.S. dollar and Japanese yen-pegged stablecoins. The latter “will be the first of its kind available to the public.” To date, the regulator has given out 27 charters and licenses for companies engaged in crypto activities. First Regulated Yen … Read more
The stablecoin issuer and PayPal partner wants to increase its range and scope of services by becoming the first crypto services provider to be regulated at both state and federal levels. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
With a new Senate bill on the table, New Jersey is getting closer to introducing a state-level licensing framework for crypto firms. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
