New York
New York Bill Would Freeze Bitcoin Miners Pending Environmental Review
The new legislation seeks to counter an industry that critics blast as detrimental to New York’s decarbonization goals.
City Comptroller Candidate Says Blockchain Is in New York’s Future
Reshma Patel unveiled a proposal to have New York invest in blockchain businesses and cryptocurrencies.
NYPD Working With Chainalysis on Crypto Investigations
City contract records uncovered by CoinDesk reporters indicate the New York Police Department (NYPD) is working with blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis to root out crypto-related crime. "The Hash" panel debates whether the NYPD's partnership with Chainalysis is an overreach of surveillance.
Does New York's Blockchain-Based Vaccine Passport Protect Your Privacy?
New York's Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based mobile vaccine passport powered by IBM, has become the subject of contentious debate. Eric Piscini, IBM Watson Health's Global VP of Blockchain, explains how the app works and takes advantage of the blockchain's key features of immutability, security, and privacy protection.
New York's COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Are Here and They're on the Blockchain
New York has launched digital COVID-19 vaccine passports on the Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based application. "The Hash" panel discusses the government's history with data management, the ethics of putting health records on the blockchain and how the COVID-19 passports fit into the larger conversation about privacy.
NY's Blockchain-Based COVID-19 Passport Is Now Live
The pass will be used to confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues.
Mining Firm Takes Landlord to Court to Retrieve Equipment Both Had Used
Aurum Capital Ventures and its landlord in Calgary, N.Y., fell out after a deal for the sale of the mining machines collapsed.
Alabama Man Charged Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $150K in Crypto
Joseph Chase Oaks allegedly used SIM-swap hacks to access victim's online accounts between August 2018 and October 2019.
Two NYC Bars Could Be Yours for Only 25 Bitcoin or 800 Ether: Report
The bar owner says he's hoping "to catch one of these crypto dudes who always wanted to own a bar."
BitGo Applies to Be Regulated Custodian in New York State
The crypto custody provider has filed paperwork with New York's financial regulator to offer its services in the state.
