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NYDFS: Coinbase Is Not Licensed in New York
The NYDFS has issued a response to questions about the regulatory status of Coinbase's recently launched bitcoin exchange.
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Lawsky: BitLicense May Exempt Non-Financial Blockchain Projects
New York's BitLicense proposal will not cover non-financial blockchain technology projects, according to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky.
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Lawsky: NYDFS Considering Transitional BitLicense for Small Startups
NYDFS is considering an on-ramp for bitcoin startups to allow a more flexible regulatory framework.
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BitLicense Comment Period Closes with Final Input from Circle, BitPay
Bitcoin companies Circle and BitPay have submitted the final comments on New York's BitLicense proposals – for now.
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Digital Rights Advocacy Group Launches Campaign Against BitLicense
The Electronic Frontier Foundation begins a letter campaign against the BitLicense to fight its imposed surveillance measures.
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Lawsky: Bitcoin Developers and Miners Exempt from BitLicense
NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has clarified the proposed reach of the impending BitLicense regulations.
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Former Senate Aide Joins Coinbase as US Government Liaison
Coinbase hires former Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advisor as Washington-based Congressional liaison.
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Ben Lawsky to Deliver Bitcoin Keynote at Money20/20
New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Benjamin Lawsky will deliver a keynote at the Money20/20 event.
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Ben Lawsky: New York Can't Risk Getting Bitcoin Regulation Wrong
CoinDesk speaks to NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky about New York's BitLicense proposal and why he extended its comment period.
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New York Extends Comment Period for BitLicense Proposal
The New York Department of Financial Services has extended the comment period for the BitLicense proposal.
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