New York
US Small Towns vs. Crypto Miners: The Plattsburgh, NY Case Study
Plattsburgh, New York made headlines in 2018 when it became the first U.S. city to temporarily ban crypto mining. The moratorium was lifted ahead of schedule. CoinDesk traveled to the North Country to speak with local residents and public officials and get a firsthand look at how the city known for its dirt-cheap electricity is grappling with having cryptocurrency mining operators in their community. Doreen Wang reports.
DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital
The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying.
Vitalik Buterin Asks Court for Leniency in Upcoming Sentencing of Virgil Griffith
The Ethereum co-founder’s letter paints a moving picture of his relationship with Griffith, his long-time friend and former collaborator, whom Buterin credits with shaping both his own world view and the culture of the Ethereum Foundation.
WeWork for Web 3? EmpireDAO Leases NYC Coworking Space
A decentralized autonomous organization called EmpireDAO is leasing a property in New York City to create a coworking space for crypto builders. “The Hash” discusses how this project can help bring a sense of community and human interaction to Web 3 and the state of the New York crypto scene.
Federal Reserve Bank of NY Lays Out Possible Stablecoin Scenarios
Researchers look at how the digital assets could be part of the traditional banking system.
Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s NY Power Plant Permit Delayed: Report
The decision by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation will now come by the end of March.
New York State Senate Confirms New Top Financial Regulator
Adrienne Harris has run NYDFS on an acting basis since her nomination.
What Is CityCoins and How Does It Work?
Miami and New York are among the first cities to receive their own CityCoins designed to benefit local citizens, but how do CityCoins work? Freehold CEO and CityCoins Community Lead Patrick Stanley breaks down the CityCoins program amid the rise of local city tokens.
Xapo Gives Up Its NYDFS BitLicense
The New York Department of Financial Services said Xapo surrendered its virtual currency license on Jan. 11.
Crypto Miner Digihost's December Bitcoin Production Falls 11%
The miner has signed agreements with Bit Digital and Northern Data to boost its hashrate.
