#New York

Highlights: Strike has gained NYDFS approval that allows the company to launch its Bitcoin services in New York. The customers can now buy and automate Bitcoin purchases through the Strike platform. Strike also lets users convert paychecks into Bitcoin and […]

Highlights: Alvin Bragg has noted that unlicensed crypto operations let criminals move billions with little oversight. High-fee crypto ATMs help criminals avoid banks and weaken money laundering enforcement. Pig-butchering scams have exposed the limits in tracing and recovering stolen crypto […]

Highlights: Sui price drops 1.65% to $1.37 mark, as the crypto market attempts recovery. Coinbase lists SUI for New York residents, expanding its access. Sui’s technical outlook suggests a potential rebound to $1.60 if current levels are sustained.  The Sui […]

Highlights: Andrew Cuomo wants New York to lead in crypto, AI, and biotechnology worldwide. His campaign focuses on using technology to create jobs and attract investment. The Innovation Council will guide policies to modernize regulations and support emerging industries. On […]

Highlights: Coinbase has launched staking services in New York to offer residents direct access to Ethereum and Solana rewards. The New York approval signals a shift toward fairer access for crypto users previously blocked from staking. Coinbase’s growth and state-level […]

Highlights: A New York Senator has proposed a bill that introduces a tiered tax on crypto miners with heavy electricity use. The rising costs and higher electricity prices may put a strain on miners. Larger crypto miners with renewable energy […]

Highlights: New York has introduced a crypto bill with a 0.2% tax to fund school programs focused on substance abuse prevention. The proposed tax will apply to all cryptocurrency and NFT transactions starting September 1 if it becomes law. Revenue […]

Highlights: A crypto investor held a man hostage for weeks to steal his Bitcoin wallet password using threats and violence. Police found weapons and photos of the victim after arresting the suspect in a Manhattan townhouse. Physical attacks on crypto […]

Highlights: Wintermute opens New York HQ, boosting the U.S. market and OTC services. Ron Hammond leads U.S. policy, leveraging a decade-long crypto regulatory experience. OTC trading volume grew 313% in 2024, outpacing broader crypto market growth. Wintermute has set up […]

Highlights: A New York bill allows crypto payments for public charges, including taxes. State agencies may charge fees to process crypto payments. The bill reflects rising government interest in digital assets. There is currently a new bill in New York […]

Highlights: A court order freezes Genius Group’s ability to sell shares, raise funds, or buy Bitcoin. Genius Group sells Bitcoin holdings, reducing treasury from 440 BTC to 430 BTC. Company files emergency appeal, challenging the injunction, and seeks to overturn […]

Highlights: New York proposes a 17-member crypto task force to study regulations and tax impact. The task force will prioritize examining how New York’s crypto regulations compare to those of other states. The task force will assess mining’s energy use […]