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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.
Lawsky: NYDFS Considering Transitional BitLicense for Small Startups
NYDFS is considering an on-ramp for bitcoin startups to allow a more flexible regulatory framework.
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.
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.
Lawsky: Bitcoin Developers and Miners Exempt from BitLicense
NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has clarified the proposed reach of the impending BitLicense regulations.
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.
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.
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.
New York Extends Comment Period for BitLicense Proposal
The New York Department of Financial Services has extended the comment period for the BitLicense proposal.
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.
