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Regulator NYDFS Says Paxos Didn't Administer Binance USD in 'Safe and Sound' Manner: Reuters

The New York regulator said Paxos’ management of the stablecoin left it open to use by bad actors.

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Policy

New York Banks Must Seek Advance Permission for Crypto Activity, Regulator Says

New guidance from the state Department of Financial Services sets a 90-day advance notice period

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Videos

New York Senate Confirms New Top Financial Regulator

The New York Department of Financial Services confirmed Adrienne Harris, a former federal official and professor, to run the Wall Street regulator Tuesday. Harris has been serving as the acting Superintendent of NYDFS since her nomination in August 2021. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for crypto, fintech, and financial services regulation at large.

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Finance

Fidelity Digital Assets Gets NY Trust Charter to Custody Bitcoin for Institutions

The New York Department of Financial Services has granted Fidelity Digital Assets Services (FDAS) a charter to operate as a limited liability trust company to custody digital currencies and execute crypto trading.

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Markets

Crypto Exchanges Should Take a Hard Look at IP Address-Masking Services

Cryptocurrency exchanges will likely have to reckon with VPN access as part of any regulatory or law enforcement actions for market manipulation.

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Finance

Crypto Isn't Just Money – It's a Defense Against Discrimination

Financial discrimination shows just how precarious Americans' rights are in practice. Cryptocurrency is the solution — if an imperfect one at present.

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Finance

NY Regulator Argues BitLicense Regulation Boosted Businesses

Maria Vullo highlighted the state's early involvement in cryptocurrency. But many think New York's BitLicense desperately needs an overhaul.

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