From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential

The recent inaugural NYC Digital Asset Summit Roundtable, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams, focused on New York City’s strategy for engaging with the blockchain sector. Key participant Joshua Maddox stressed the importance of public-private collaboration for scaling Web3 adoption. NYC Reopens Doors to Tokenization When New York City, a global financial nerve center, convenes a … Read more

Moonpay Secures Bitlicense and Money Transmitter Licenses From New York Regulators

Moonpay USA has received approval for its bitlicense and money transmitter licenses from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing the company to offer its full range of fiat-to-crypto services to customers in New York. This milestone completes Moonpay’s regulatory coverage across the United States, enabling the company to directly serve clients … Read more

NYPD Detectives Investigated for Alleged Role in Crypto Entrepreneur’s Kidnapping

Two New York Police Department detectives are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the captivity of an Italian cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Unapproved Security Services Two New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives who reportedly provided security at a luxury apartment where an Italian cryptocurrency entrepreneur was held captive are under investigation. Detectives Roberto Cordero and Raymond … Read more

NYC Mayor Goes Full Crypto With Council Launch and Tax Plan

New York City unleashes crypto ambitions as Mayor champions tokenization, fintech jobs, and blockchain-powered city services in bold new vision. Mayor Eric Adams Unveils NYC’s Digital Asset Future at First Crypto Summit At the first New York City Crypto Summit held on May 20, Mayor Eric Adams delivered forceful remarks highlighting the city’s ambition to … Read more

Crypto Trail Ends in Murder Convictions—Coinbase Traced the Killers

A brutal crime spree in NYC nightlife was brought to justice as blockchain sleuthing by Coinbase exposed killers, recovered funds, and redefined crypto’s role in law enforcement. Coinbase Says ‘It Was One of the Most Difficult Cases We’ve Supported’ Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), revealed on May 6 that … Read more

NYAG Letitia James Pushes Congress Hard With Urgent Crypto Demands

New York’s top legal authority has sounded the alarm on crypto, demanding Congress impose sweeping regulations to safeguard national security and economic stability. NYAG Letitia James Sounds Alarm With Blistering Crypto Warning to Congress New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a letter to Congressional leaders on April 8, urging lawmakers to enact comprehensive digital … Read more

Block Fined $40M Over Cash App’s Crypto Compliance Failures and 169K Ignored Alerts

New York hits Block with a $40 million fine and mandates independent oversight after major compliance failures in Cash App’s bitcoin and fiat transaction monitoring. NY Regulator Unleashes Oversight Blitz on Block After Missed Red Flags and AML Gaps New York State’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced on April 10 that Block Inc. will … Read more