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Ledger establishes a new strategic hub in New York City through a multi-million dollar investment to support its growing institutional business. Ledger, the Paris-headquartered hardware wallet manufacturer, announced the opening of its new office in New York City on March 23, 2026, marking a significant expansion within its largest global market. The facility serves as … Read more
New Yorkers face escalating “pig butchering” investment scams draining life savings through fake crypto platforms, prompting Attorney General Letitia James to issue a stark warning and prevention guide as fraudsters deploy increasingly sophisticated digital tactics. ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Cost Victims Thousands to Millions, NY AG Says Consumer protection efforts continue to target evolving financial fraud … Read more
New York Attorney General Letitia James and four district attorneys warned that the GENIUS Act gives stablecoin issuers legal cover to profit from fraud while failing to require the return of stolen funds to victims. According to the letter, first reported on by CNN’s Allison Morrow, addressed to Senate Democratic leaders, James and prosecutors including … Read more
Moonpay secures a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company charter, enhancing its ability to provide institutional digital asset custody and trading services. Moonpay has received authorization from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to operate as a Limited Purpose Trust Company, joining a select group of digital asset companies with comprehensive regulatory … Read more
The prediction market has assigned Zohran Mamdani a 93% probability of becoming New York City’s next mayor. Bitcoin Slips as Traders Fret Over Potential Mamdani Win Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will likely be New York City’s next mayor according to Polymarket, and bitcoin traders don’t seem too pleased by it. The 34-year-old Ugandan-born New Yorker … Read more
Taurus expands into the United States with a New York office to support institutional digital‑asset adoption. Taurus, a Swiss‑regulated digital asset infrastructure provider, announces the opening of a New York office on October 29, 2025, marking its second North American base after Vancouver, Canada and signaling U.S. expansion amid clearer regulatory conditions. The firm supports … Read more
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, running for mayor of New York City, announced on Oct. 19, 2025, that his administration would create a Chief Innovation Officer charged with positioning the city as a global center for digital finance and decentralized innovation, according to a campaign statement. Cuomo explained the CIO and an Innovation Council’s crypto … Read more
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued updated guidance on customer protection for virtual currency assets during insolvency. Emphasis on Customer Protection and Sub-Custody The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has released an updated guidance concerning customer protection for virtual currency assets in the event of an insolvency. … Read more
New York Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne Harris issued a guidance letter on Wednesday advising all New York banking organizations to consider using blockchain analytics to strengthen compliance and manage risks tied to virtual currency activity. NYDFS Links Prior VCRA, Analytics Guidance in New Notice to Banks The Department of Financial Services (DFS or NYDFS) … Read more
Bullish just landed New York’s Bitlicense, teeing up a U.S. push with a green light from the state’s financial cop. Bullish Gets New York Go-Ahead for Trading and Custody Arm Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) said Wednesday that its U.S. arm, Bullish US Operations LLC, secured a Bitlicense and a Money Transmission License from the New York … Read more