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New York Supreme Court Declares NYAG has Jurisdiction over Bitfinex
The New York State Supreme Court ruled that the New York Attorney General (NYAG) has jurisdiction over the case with cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, regarding fraud allegations.
Bitfinex and Tether's Appeal Rejected by New York Judge
Judge Cohen reportedly decided to give a 90-day extension to the case, which will give the New York Attorney General’s office to continue investigating. Judge Cohen also dismissed Bitfinex and Tether’s motion to appeal after the ruling.
New York Times Experiments with Blockchain to Combat Fake News
The New York Times made an announcement regarding their new project by their research and development team focused on experiments using blockchain.
Andreessen Horowitz Names New York Stock Exchange’s Top Regulator to Head Its Cryptocurrency Unit
Andreessen Horowitz venture capital firm hires the current head of the New York Stock exchange (NYSE)’s regulatory unit.
New York State Trust License - Fidelity’s Step Towards Mass Crypto Adoption?
Fidelity’s cryptocurrency investment arm, Fidelity Digital Assets (FDAS) has filed for a trust license in the state of New York according to several sources.
IBM Opens Quantum Computation Center in New York
On September 18th, IBM announced the opening of the IBM Quantum Computation Center in New York State which will house the world's largest fleet of quantum computing systems for commercial and research activity that exist outside of an experimental lab environment.
Democrat Andrew Yang Wants New York City to Be a Hub For Bitcoin and Crypto
Democratic candidate for the office of New York Mayor, Andrew Yang wants to turn the city into a hub for Bitcoin (BTC), and other cryptocurrencies.
US CFTC Charges New York Crypto Trader with Fraud Involving Digital Asset Ponzi Scheme
A New York native has been charged with fraud for allegedly scamming $5 million from more than 175 investors using a crypto Ponzi scheme.
New York Files Lawsuit Against Coinseed Crypto Platform for Allegedly Defrauding Thousands of Investors
New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Coinseed crypto platform and the company’s executives for defrauding investors more than $1 million to enrich themselves between 2017 and 2018.
Fidelity’s Crypto Arm Given the Green Light by the New York State Department of Financial Services
Fidelity Digital Assets Services (FDAS), the cryptocurrency arm of Fidelity Investments has been granted a license by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing the company to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody services.
New York Man Charged with Defrauding Investors $4.5 Million in Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme
A New York man has been charged in US federal court with defrauding investors out of millions of dollars in crypto assets that he used on offshore gambling sites. A criminal complaint was filed on July 9, and the US Attorney’s Office charged Douglas Jae Woo Kim, 27 years old, with wire fraud in which he allegedly conned three investors out of over $4.5 million of Ethereum and Bitcoin.
New York-Based Power Plant Greenidge Generation Mines $50,000 Worth of Bitcoin on a Daily Basis
Greenidge’s 65,000-square-foot facility was initially built in 1937 as a coal plant before eventually being closed down in 2011. The plant remained dormant for five years before Atlas Holdings, Connecticut-based private equity company, converted it into a natural gas plant in 2016 to generate clean energy. Because of the high power that crypto mining machines use in their operations, countries have initiated stricter measures to discourage miners from conducting their mining activities. Some of these measures involve increased electricity fees, which have compelled most miners to move to other cities with favorable electricity billing.
New York Times Square Billboard Demands Release of Silk Road Darknet Drug Trafficker
A billboard in Times Square has been hired by the ‘Free Ross’ movement as part of a campaign to release the Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road drug trafficking marketplace on the darknet.
New York Lawmakers to Make Rug Pulls in Crypto a Crime
The State of New York may soon make a move to christen “Rug Pulls” in the digital currency ecosystem an offence, should a bill dubbed Senate Bill S8839 be passed into law.
Bitfinex Permitted to Withhold Documents About Alleged $850 Million Cover-up
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has ruled that Bitfinex is legally allowed to withhold documents pertaining to the alleged cover-up of an $850 million loss on its trading platform.
New York Senate Gives Moratorium on Bitcoin Mining Operations Per Climate Change Concerns
New York Senators are seeking a new law that clamps down on coal-powered mining while giving exceptions to green energy-powered Bitcoin mining.
New York Regulatory Authority Approves 8 Cryptocurrencies for Listing and Trading
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) approved 8 cryptocurrencies for trading, and 10 for custody by licensed entities.
NYDFS Reviews BitLicense Guidelines to Favor Crypto Agencies
With the New York Department of Financial Services guidelines, blockchain agencies will find easy entry into the cities blockchain ecosystem
Michael Saylor Lends a Voice to the Revolt Against NY Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
Michael Saylor, the Chief Executive Officer of MicroStrategy Incorporated, has called on New Yorkers to stand up to their Senate’s push to regulate the Bitcoin mining ecosystem in the state.
Have We Really Seen the Last of Former Presidential Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang?
Have we really seen the last of former Presidential Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang?
US Court to Determine Which Law Firm Should Lead Classic Action Against Tether
Tether (USDT) stablecoin issuer, IFinex and its subsidiary, Bitfinex exchange are facing charges of allegedly manipulating the price of Bitcoin in 2017. Although the company, on the other hand, is vehemently in denial of the charges levelled against it.
FTX Founder to Forfeit $700 Million
If convicted of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will lose $700 million. 55,273,469 Robinhood shares were confiscated by the U.S.
Coinbase Report: New York Emerges as a Hub for Crypto Innovation and Adoption
Coinbase's report highlights New York's growing role in crypto, with 19% of residents owning crypto and a surge in blockchain initiatives. The state is seen as a hub for crypto innovation.
SEC Files Motion Against Terraform Labs and Luna Founder Do Hyeong Kwon
The SEC has filed a motion in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Terraform Labs and Do Hyeong Kwon. The commission is seeking the court's permission to notice a deposition from Kwon or to preclude the defendants from using a declaration from him. The defendants have until September 26, 2023, at 12:00 pm to respond.
OpenAI Negotiates Licensing with Major Media Amid NY Times Copyright Dispute
OpenAI is negotiating content licensing with major media outlets like CNN, Fox, and Time, amidst a copyright lawsuit with The New York Times. The talks highlight the evolving relationship between AI technology and media copyright, with issues like fair compensation and legal clarity at the forefront.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Sues CoinEx
CoinEx was sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James for selling bitcoin without registering.
ProShares Unveils World's First Short Ether-Linked ETF
ProShares introduces ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF (SETH), the world's first short ether-linked ETF, aiming to profit investors during ether price downtrends, reaffirming the firm's innovative approach.
New York AG wants retirement fund crypto ban
Letitia James advocates banning bitcoin in 401(k)s and IRAs. Half of U.S. investors want crypto in 401(k)s. The NYAG distinguished digital assets from blockchain technology.
SEC Chair Gensler Open to Lawful Revival of FTX
SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasizes regulatory standards as FTX considers legal and compliant return, following founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction, marking a pivotal moment in crypto regulation.
New York Attorney General Recovers $1.7 Million from CoinEx for Operating Illegally
New York Attorney General Letitia James has successfully recovered over $1.7 million from CoinEx (COINEX) following a lawsuit against the cryptocurrency platform. CoinEx was found to be operating without the necessary registration as a securities and commodities broker-dealer and falsely representing itself as a crypto exchange.
FDIC Requires Potential Buyers of Failed U.S. Banks to Give Up Crypto Services
The FDIC has asked banks interested in acquiring failed U.S. lenders, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, to submit bids by March 17. The authority will only accept bids from banks with an existing bank charter, prioritizing traditional lenders over private equity firms. The FDIC has also required any buyer of Signature to agree to give up all cryptocurrency business at the bank. This news comes amid concerns expressed by U.S. Representative Tom Emmer that the federal government is “weaponizing” issues around the banking industry to go after crypto.
KuCoin to Pay $22 Million and Exit New York in Landmark Settlement
KuCoin settles with NYAG for $22M and bans NY users, marking a major regulatory move in crypto, with implications for securities law and exchange compliance.
City of Niagara Falls Forces Blockfusion Bitcoin Miner to Shut Down Operations
In Canada, the city of Niagara Falls claims that Blockfusion Bitcoin miner violates local laws and produces environmental disturbances.
New York State Denies Air Permit to Greenidge Crypto Mining Facility on Seneca Lake
Greenidge Bitcoin mining firm has been denied air permit by the regulator in a move that could lead to the retrenching of hundreds of workers in the crypto mining sector.
New York Stock Exchange to Release NFTs For Six Stocks
The New York Stock Exchange has revealed that it will launch NFTs to celebrate the debut of six stocks recently listed on its platform - Roblox, DoorDash, Unity, Snowflake, Spotify, and Coupang.
New York Seeks to Stop Bitcoin Mining For 3 Years Until Environmental Impact Assessment Done
A new bill could force crypto firms to halt their Bitcoin mining activities in New York state.
NYDIG Partners with New York Yankees to Offer Bitcoin Savings Benefit
NYDIG, a regulated Bitcoin company, has entered into a multi-year partnership with the American professional baseball team the New York Yankees to bring a Bitcoin Savings Plan (BSP) to all employees of the organization.
Could IBM’s Blockchain Platform be the Solution to Disrupted Healthcare Supply Chains Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic?
IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect leverages the existing IBM’s blockchain platform, Trust Your Supplier, which is a blockchain-based trusted digital identity and supplier information that simplifies the supplier onboarding and supplier management processes while reducing risks. IBM is allowing qualifying suppliers to use Rapid Supplier Connect free of charge until August 31. New York’s largest nonprofit healthcare group, Northwell Health recently joined IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect Network, a blockchain project that aims to tackle the disrupted healthcare supply chains caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa Wants to Make NYC the Most Crypto-Friendly City in U.S.
Mayoral aspirant Sliwa Curtis, who is running a campaign for New York City Mayor, proposes making New York City the most crypto-friendly in the U.S.