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New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners

Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.

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Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products

Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.

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New York Lawmakers Open to Revisiting the BitLicense

Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon.

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New York Mandates Stronger Fraud Controls for Crypto Companies

The New York State Department of Financial Services announced new guidance for virtual currency entities today.

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New York Lawmaker Proposes Study of State-Backed Cryptocurrency

A New York lawmaker has proposed researching the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency.

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Contortions for Compliance: Life Under New York's BitLicense

New York passed the BitLicense in a vacuum. Now state and federal laws are catching up, often with poor coordination, causing a compliance nightmare.

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DOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding

Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.

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Man Stole $1.8 Million in Ether After Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say

New York prosecutors have filed charges against a man alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $1.8 million worth of ether.

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4 Blockchain Bills Introduced in New York Legislature

A lawmaker in New York has introduced four bills in an effort to spur research into possible uses for blockchain by the state's government.

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Still Alive: NY Judge Delays Decision in Fight Against BitLicense

One New Yorker's fight against state's BitLicense just had a good day in court, with the judge pushing her final decision to next year.

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