Ben Lawsky

bitlicense revisions
Academics Call for Revisions to New York's BitLicense Proposal
Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.
bitlicense revisions

wall street
Industry Reactions to New York's BitLicense Proposal
CoinDesk asked industry representatives for their thoughts on the New York Department of Financial Services' BitLicense proposals.
wall street

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Bitcoin Exchange itBit Relocating Headquarters to New York
The Singapore-based bitcoin exchange says the move is to capitalise on the US trading market.
itBit front page

Bitcoin Heroes and villains
The 8 Biggest Bitcoin Heroes and Villains of 2014 (So Far)
Every hero needs a villain. Here are the eight most prominent figures of the year for and against bitcoin.
Bitcoin Heroes and villains

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New York Now Accepting Applications for Digital Currency Exchanges
New York has indicated it will have regulation in place for bitcoin exchanges by Q2 2014.
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Mt. Gox Statement Claims it Made Conscious Decision to Halt Transactions
US Regulators and Mt. Gox have issued brief statements on the exchange's decision to halt trading.
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No way forwards
Why Regulating Bitcoin Won’t Work
Governments everywhere are increasingly taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, but whom does that actually benefit?
No way forwards

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New Banking Task Force to Study Digital Currencies
A new US state bankers' task force has been formed to investigate new payment system technologies, including bitcoin.
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Ben Lawsky Demonstrates 'Evolution' on Bitcoin Issues in Reddit AMA
Top NY regulator Ben Lawsky took to reddit for a two-hour discussion today on bitcoin and its future.
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Ben Lawsky
Ben Lawsky: Friend or Foe?
We take an in-depth look at Benjamin Lawsky, the man and his record, to predict his future regulation.
Ben Lawsky