How Zohran Mamdani’s victory impacts New York’s crypto future

Zohran Mamdani’s win has put New York’s crypto sector on edge, raising questions about how a mayor critical of both Wall Street and digital-asset wealth will steer the city. On Nov. 4, the 34-year-old Democrat defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in a race that had gripped prediction markets for months.

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G-Knot Appoints Fintech, Crypto Veteran Wes Kaplan as CEO to Launch the First Finger Vein Biometric Wallet

New York, New York, 8th July 2025, Chainwire

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New York officials secure over $400k in crypto from Facebook ad scam

Over $440,000 in stolen crypto funds has been secured by New York officials in an ongoing fraud investigation that targeted locals. Authorities from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Attorney General’s Office, and the New York State…

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Crypto task force bill introduced in New York - What it entails

New York proposes a crypto task force to assess its economic and environmental impact. Other U.S. states and India are advancing crypto policies amid evolving regulations. New York is takingThe post Crypto task force bill introduced in New York - What it entails appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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StakeKit Launches TRON Stake 2.0 on Ledger Live

New York City, New York – July 30, 2024 – StakeKit, having just emerged from stealth after 18 months of development, has partnered with Ledger Live to power its TRON staking integration.

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Apu Apustaja Memecoin Launches High-Visibility Billboard Campaign in New York City

Phoenix, USA, June 4th, 2024, Chainwire Apu Apustaja, the memecoin exciting the entire crypto industry, is also a new sensation in the busy streets of New York City, where flashy billboards advertise the project to passersby and onlookers.

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Robinhood adds trading support for SHIB, AVAX, and COMP for New York users

Robinhood has added support for three new tokens for traders in New York. An update the stocks and crypto trading app shared on Wednesday listed Shiba Inu (SHIB), Avalanche (AVAX), and Compound (COMP) as the three new tokens its users in New York can now trade.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentence Might Be Lighter Than You'd Expect

Restitution paid to victims can be considered when sentencing, and judges in the Southern District of New York routinely impose shorter terms than guidelines suggest for white-collar cases.

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NYDFS rolls out listing and delisting rules for crypto exchanges

The primary regulator of New York will now decide which company is allowed to list or delist a cryptocurrency. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has unveiled a new set of “heightened standards” for listing and delisting…

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Sam Bankman-Fried ‘doubled down’ by buying Binance’s stake in FTX — US prosecutors

The prosecution is delivering its closing arguments at the Southern District Court of New York, where SBF’s trial has been taking place since Oct. 3.

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BREAKING: Digital Currency Group Faces Investigation By New York Attorney General’s Office

New York Attorney General Letitia James has reportedly launched an investigation into Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of Genesis, a cryptocurrency firm that has been facing financial troubles.

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CoinEx Exchange Banned in New York, Crypto Assets Worth $1.7 Million Seized

New York Halts Operations of CoinEx Exchange, Seizes $1. 7 Million in Crypto Assets The Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, CoinEx, has been ordered to cease all activities in New York by Attorney General Letitia James.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Fight Hard in New York Court as Oral Arguments Get Underway

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of the imploded exchange FTX, has arrived at a court in New York to present a defense against eight criminal charges. The post Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Fight Hard in New York Court as Oral Arguments Get Underway appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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New York proposes bill to allow stablecoin payments for bail bonds

New York submits new legislation to allow stablecoins to be used for bail bonds. The law, however, makes no mention of the specific stablecoins to be introduced. The New York state has propoThe post New York proposes bill to allow stablecoin payments for bail bonds appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Lawmakers throw weight behind New York’s CRPTO act

Several New York lawmakers have thrown their weight behind New York’s new Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency, and Oversight (CRPTO) Act. On May 5, New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed a proposed bill that would further extend the scope of regulatory authority over crypto firms.

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World’s Wealthiest Cities Increase Their Millionaire Populations, with New York City and China’s Hangzhou as Best Performing

Coinspeaker World’s Wealthiest Cities Increase Their Millionaire Populations, with New York City and China’s Hangzhou as Best Performing New York City and Hangzhou are the world's wealthiest cities considering number of HNWIs and millionaire population growth.

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KuCoin Lawsuit Could Set Dangerous Precedent For Ethereum

The New York District Attorney General (NYDA), Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange KuCoin. According to a document filed with the Supreme Court of the State of New York against two companies running the trading venue in the U.

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New York Attorney General sues CoinEx over failure to register

New York Attorney General Letitia James sues CoinEX for failing to register with the state.   The crypto exchange also failed to comply with a subpoena served last month. New York has actively brought lawsuits against crypto firms and individuals in recent months.

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Draper Goren Holm to Host 5th Annual Security Token Summit in New York City this June

Draper Goren Holm, producer of some of the world’s top blockchain events, to host its high-powered security token and regulated digital asset event in New York on June 20, 2023. New York, NY – January 25, 2023 –  Draper Goren Holm, the premier early-stage blockchain startup venture studio and fund, as well as producer of […] Сообщение Draper Goren Holm to Host 5th Annual Security Token Summit in New York City this June появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Coinbase to pay fine to New York regulators for inadequate KYC checks

American crypto exchange Coinbase will have to pour in $100 million in its settlement with the New York regulator The crypto exchange will have to pay a fine of $50 million to New York State DeThe post Coinbase to pay fine to New York regulators for inadequate KYC checks appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Governor Hochul Signs Law Banning New Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining In New York

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California Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill That Requires Bank-Issued Stablecoins

The Digital Financial Assets Law, which is similar to New York’s BitLicense, has been criticized by industry stakeholders.

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Crypto Booster Bond Loses Primary Bid for New York Congressional Seat

Michelle Bond – one of the most prominent cryptocurrency advocates in this year’s U.S. congressional races – lost her bid to be the Republican candidate for her New York district.

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New York Attorney General Urges Crypto Victims to Come Forward

New York's Attorney General issued an investor alert, imploring any New Yorker affected by the cryptocurrency crash to reach out to her office. The post New York Attorney General Urges Crypto Victims to Come Forward appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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New York Environmental Regulators Deny Greenidge’s Power Plant Permit

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has denied bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation’s application to renew an air permit required to continue operating in New York.

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PopCom to Launch Historic Vending Machine NFTs in NYC

PopCom will launch the NFT drop ‘NYers Collection’ through a vending machine on June 20th in New York City. In a collaboration with New York artist Christopher ‘KNXTTI’ Green, 10 NFTs will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

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New York Crypto Mining Ban Will Have Zero Impact on Emissions

Politicians in the United States have been reveling in victory this weekend following the passing of a bill that will prohibit crypto mining in New York State. The post New York Crypto Mining Ban Will Have Zero Impact on Emissions appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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New York AG Issues Warning About Cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin Struggles to Recover

New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned about some risks associated with cryptocurrency investing

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New York Department of Financial Services urges crypto firms to use blockchain analytic services

New York’s Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued guidelines on the use of Blockchain analytics to all licensed crypto startups within New York. Through a letter addressed to all digital currency entities licensed under the New York Banking Law (23 NYCRR Part 200), the government agency emphasized the importance of blockchain analytics in conducting […]

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New York’s Mayor Wants to Scrap Its BitLicense Rule; But Not Everyone Agrees

On Wednesday, New York mayor Eric Adams raised concern from financial watchdogs after he suggested that New York scrap its seven-year longstanding BitLicense rule - but not everyone agrees. The post New York’s Mayor Wants to Scrap Its BitLicense Rule; But Not Everyone Agrees appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Lawmakers Raise Alarm on Crypto for Sanctions Evasion as Experts Cast Doubt

U. S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass. ), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va. ) and Jack Reed (D-R. I. ) and New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressed this concern in separate public statements Wednesday.

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New York billionaire wants the state to lift barriers on crypto activities

New York has a mixed stand on matters to do with cryptocurrencies. Towards the end of last year, Eric Adams was elected as the mayor of New York City. Adams is a vocal Bitcoin (BTC/USD) supporter, and he even agreed to receive his first paycheck in cryptocurrencies.

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What can Eric Adams do? The limits of turning New York City into a crypto hub

Despite the limitations of his office, the mayor-elect of New York could leverage his agenda-setting power to the benefit of both crypto and city residents.

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Crypto Should Be Taught in New York City Schools, Says Mayor-Elect Eric Adams

New York's new crypto-friendly mayor has made a case for teaching school students about Bitcoin

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Crypto Should Be Taught at New York City Schools, Says Mayor-Elect Eric Adams

New York's new crypto-friendly mayor has made a case for teaching school students about Bitcoin

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New York’s AG Stays Busy, Two Crypto Platforms Shutdown Others Under Investigation

Per a press release, the office of the New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed actions against two crypto platforms. The companies have been ordered to stop their operations to “protect New York investors from exploitation by high-risk virtual currency schemes”.

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Grayscale Forms First Cryptocurrency Partnership in NFL History with New York Giants

Crypto money manager Grayscale has partnered with the New York Giants

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BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Apprehended in New York

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Crypto Derivatives Platform Bakkt Secures BitLicense From New York Regulators

Bitcoin futures trading platform (BTC), Bakkt has been awarded the coveted BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS).   This development was announced by the Financial Services Superintendent Linda A Lacewell in a press release on Thursday.

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BitGo Receives Trust License From New York Regulators

California-based digital assets financial services company, BitGo, received a charter to operate in New York as an independent and regulated custodian. BitGo Scores New York Trust Charter According to an official announcement on Thursday (Mar.

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Crypto Advocate, Andrew Yang, May Become Mayor of New York City

Andrew Yang–a crypto advocate and the Democratic Party candidate for New York City Mayor, leads polls and is likely to replace the incumbent, Bill de Blasio, Politico reports on Feb 11. Former Presidential candidate, Yang, is Popular in New York The 46-year politician is popular among voters whose primary concerns are about the low rateRead More

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GMO-Z gains USD and Yen stablecoins approval in New York

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has authorised GMO to develop… The post GMO-Z gains USD and Yen stablecoins approval in New York appeared first on Coin Journal.

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New York Regulator Urges Crypto Businesses to Be Cognizant of Climate Change Risks

The New York financial watchdog has urged companies to be more mindful of risks associated with climate change. Asked to Pay Closer Attention to Risks Associated with Climate Change On Thursday, the New York financial regulation – The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) – sent a letter to all regulated crypto companies sayingRead MoreRead More.

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New York Regulator Considers Conditional BitLicenses For Crypto Businesses

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is proposing a Conditional BitLicense to make it easier for crypto firms to operate in the state. In addition, the New York financial regulator issued new guidelines for coins listing.

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New York Fed’s ‘Bitcoin Is Just Another Fiat’ Claim Sparks Controversy

Economists at the New York Federal Reserve think bitcoin is a fiat currency. Nic Carter thinks the New York Fed is "insane."

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New York Tries to Ban Paying Bitcoin Ransomware Attackers

New York state senators have drafted two bills this month that propose a ban on paying ransomware attackers with tax-payers money.   New York Refuses to Negotiate with Criminals In April of 2017, the National Security Agency (NSA) was hacked by an unidentified team of hackers who called themselves the Shadow Brokers.

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Binance USD Stablecoin Pleases Tough New York Regulators

Binance’s USD-backed stablecoin, BUSD, has received approval from the notoriously-stringent New York regulatory body, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The USD-backed stable coin is directly tied to the United States Dollar on a 1:1 basis and provides users with the chance to digitize their money.

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New York Attorney General Calls Bitfinex’s Legal Stance ‘Deeply Perverse’ in New Filing

In a sharply worded brief, the New York Attorney General's Office has criticized the exchange's tactics in its case involving the Tether stablecoin's backing.

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New York Regulator Details Changes to Contentious BitLicense

The New York Department of Financial Services has outlined a new approach to approving what coins crypto exchanges can list in the Empire State.

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