New York Greenlights Bullish With Bitlicense and Money Transmitter Nod
Bullish just landed New York’s Bitlicense, teeing up a U.S. push with a green light from the state’s financial cop. Bullish Gets New York Go-Ahead for Trading and Custody Arm…
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Peter Thiel-Backed Bullish Exchange Successfully Debuts on the New York Stock Exchange
Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, successfully debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on August 13, 2025, raising approximately $1.1 billion in its initial public offering (IPO).…
Paxos Agrees to $48.5 Million Settlement Over AML Deficiencies Linked to Binance Partnership
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has reached a $48.5 million settlement with Paxos Trust Company due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) program and failures…
NYAG Letitia James Urges Fed Oversight, FDIC Protections in Stablecoin Legislation
New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning that dangerously flawed stablecoin bills could expose U.S. financial markets to chaos by lacking critical guardrails and enforcement. Weak Stablecoin Bills Risk…
From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential
The recent inaugural NYC Digital Asset Summit Roundtable, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams, focused on New York City’s strategy for engaging with the blockchain sector. Key participant Joshua Maddox stressed…
NYC Mayor Doubles Down on Crypto With Call to Kill Bitlicense
New York City is charging ahead to become the global crypto capital, backed by the mayor’s aggressive push to scrap stifling rules and embed blockchain citywide. ‘A Legacy to Leave’:…
Moonpay Secures Bitlicense and Money Transmitter Licenses From New York Regulators
Moonpay USA has received approval for its bitlicense and money transmitter licenses from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing the company to offer its full range…
NYPD Detectives Investigated for Alleged Role in Crypto Entrepreneur’s Kidnapping
Two New York Police Department detectives are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the captivity of an Italian cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Unapproved Security Services Two New York Police Department (NYPD)…
NYC’s Eric Adams Unveils Plan for Bitcoin Bonds at Vegas Conference
New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled plans to issue Bitcoin Bonds during his appearance at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 28. The initiative, still light…
NYC Mayor Goes Full Crypto With Council Launch and Tax Plan
New York City unleashes crypto ambitions as Mayor champions tokenization, fintech jobs, and blockchain-powered city services in bold new vision. Mayor Eric Adams Unveils NYC’s Digital Asset Future at First…