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NYDFS Proposes Charging Virtual Currency Businesses Admin Costs
Cryptocurrency // December 01, 2022

A New York regulator has proposed charging licensed cryptocurrency businesses for its costs.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations
Cryptocurrency // June 25, 2020

It will be easier for New York cryptocurrency businesses to launch in New York, thanks to a plan by regulators that would ease licensing rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Former CFPB Dep. Director Named Dept Of Financial Services Advisor
Personnel // January 15, 2020

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced that Leandra English, the former deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has been named special policy advisor to DFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity’s Crypto Business Gets License; Bitcoin.com Launches $200M Fund
Bitcoin // November 21, 2019

Fidelity Digital Asset Services (FDAS) has been granted a charter by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) under New York Banking Law, allowing it to operate as a limited liability Trust Company as part of the state’s rapidly growing virtual currency marketplace....

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NYDFS Proposes Charging Virtual Currency Businesses Admin Costs

December 01, 2022
A New York regulator has proposed charging licensed cryptocurrency businesses for its costs.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations

June 25, 2020
It will be easier for New York cryptocurrency businesses to launch in New York, thanks to a plan by regulators that would ease licensing rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Former CFPB Dep. Director Named Dept Of Financial Services Advisor

January 15, 2020
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced that Leandra English, the former deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has been named special policy advisor...

Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity’s Crypto Business Gets License; Bitcoin.com Launches $200M Fund

November 21, 2019
Fidelity Digital Asset Services (FDAS) has been granted a charter by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) under New York Banking Law, allowing it to operate as...