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Late Gambino Boss John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.1M COVID Loan Fraud Tied to Crypto Firm

Carmine G. Agnello Jr., the grandson of late Gambino crime family boss John J. Gotti, was sentenced this week to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Small…

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New York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits Tuesday against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, alleging their prediction market platforms operate as illegal gambling businesses under state law, according…

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Report: NYDIG Close to Buying Alcoa’s Massena New York Smelter Site for Bitcoin Mining Operations

Alcoa Corp. is in advanced talks to sell its idled Massena East aluminum smelter site in upstate New York to NYDIG, the bitcoin mining and digital asset infrastructure firm, according…

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NY Attorney General Warns of ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams as Crypto Fraud Losses Surge

New Yorkers face escalating “pig butchering” investment scams draining life savings through fake crypto platforms, prompting Attorney General Letitia James to issue a stark warning and prevention guide as fraudsters…

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New York AG Letitia James Warns Stablecoin Law Fails to Protect Fraud Victims

New York Attorney General Letitia James and four district attorneys warned that the GENIUS Act gives stablecoin issuers legal cover to profit from fraud while failing to require the return…

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Moonpay Obtains New York Trust Charter to Expand Regulated Digital Asset Services

Moonpay secures a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company charter, enhancing its ability to provide institutional digital asset custody and trading services. Moonpay has received authorization from the New York…

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Taurus Opens New York Office as US Regulatory Clarity Spurs Institutional Push

Taurus expands into the United States with a New York office to support institutional digital‑asset adoption. Taurus, a Swiss‑regulated digital asset infrastructure provider, announces the opening of a New York…

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Andrew Cuomo Plans to Make New York City the ‘World Capital’ for Crypto and Blockchain

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, running for mayor of New York City, announced on Oct. 19, 2025, that his administration would create a Chief Innovation Officer charged with positioning the…

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