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11.05 / 21:45

regulation BItlicense FTX US applies for trust charter in New York

Crypto exchange FTX US has applied for a trust charter with the New York Department of Financial Services, or NYDFS, to operate in the state.

02.05 / 22:41

Law Ban New York State Law Decoded: The difference between New York City and New York State, April 25-May 2

Last week, New York dominated crypto media headlines in very different ways. In New York State, the local Assembly voted in favor of the bill that would ban for two years any new mining operations that rely on proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanisms and use fossil fuel-generated energy.

28.04 / 07:07

Government New York State BItlicense New York Mayor urges state to abandon ‘stifling' BitLicense scheme

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has hit out at his states’ BitLicensing regime, claiming that it stifles innovation and economic growth.

12.04 / 19:11

shooting Five shot and 13 injured at New York City subway station

Five people were shot on Tuesday morning at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, law enforcement sources said.

28.03 / 00:35

Government Blockchain Is Austin the next US crypto hub? Officials approve blockchain resolutions

Innovative cities across America are racing to become the next hot spot for cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption. Miami was the first city to adopt its own part of CityCoins last year, allowing it to implement its own cryptocurrency called “MiamiCoin” to be used for civic engagement.

10.02 / 16:29

Mining Energy Bitcoin NOT NYC Mayor Supports 'Crypto But Not Crypto Mining,' While Billionaire Bashes BitLicense

The US Mayor who became known in the Cryptoverse as a Bitcoin (BTC) supporter and industry ally is now opposing crypto mining, citing high energy consumption. Meanwhile, a billionaire urges the state to get rid of BitLicense "right away."

10.02 / 12:19

regulation BItlicense Bitcoin Billionaire Bill Ackman calls for crypto clarity in New York

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has called upon New York City mayor to look into the crypto regulatory clampdowns associated with BitLicense.

28.01 / 13:02

regulation Europe Bitcoin politician Belgian MP becomes first European politician to accept salary in Bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) craze among lawmakers has reached the Belgian parliament now, as Brussels member of parliament Christophe De Beukelaer became the first European politician to convert his salary to Bitcoin.

27.01 / 00:51

Citi CEO Gap Bitcoin Want your salary in Bitcoins? Here’s why you should think twice

The cryptocurrency boom reached new levels by touching on salaries in some countries. The millennial generation preferred to receive payments in cryptos. Fair to say, Cryptos are part of the new financial model, and crypto salaries are part of these advances.

24.01 / 13:13

business Blockchain Adoption Bitcoin No regrets for NYC mayor receiving his first Bitcoin paycheck during dip

Bitcoin (BTC) is a New York state of mind thing for Eric Adams, the crypto advocate serving as the 110th Mayor of New York City. He received his first Bitcoin payout on Friday during some epic downward price action, and was unflappable when asked about losses during an interview.

21.01 / 13:27

Ethereum Citi coinbase Bitcoin NYC Mayor to Receive 1st Paycheck in Crypto Converted via Coinbase

New York City's new mayor Eric Adams said that his first paycheck will be converted into Bitcoin and Ethereum via Coinbase Global.

21.01 / 07:23

Ethereum cryptocurrency Bitcoin New York Mayor to receive first paycheck in cryptocurrency

Eric Adams on Thursday said his first paycheck, to arrive on Friday, will be automatically converted into cryptocurrency via Coinbase Global Inc. The salary will be converted to ethereum and bitcoin, the statement added. The mayor last year said he would take his first three paychecks in bitcoin and signaled his intention to make his city the «center of the cryptocurrency industry».

21.01 / 01:37

Ethereum coinbase Bitcoin New York's new pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams invests his first paycheck in Bitcoin and Ethereum

New York City's new mayor Eric Adams plans to convert his first paycheck this week into two cryptocurrencies, which he has been hyping as a potential economic engine for the city.

20.01 / 22:42

Blockchain Ethereum coinbase Bitcoin NYC Mayor Adams to receive first paycheck in cryptocurrency Friday

On Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he would be taking his first paycheck in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), with the funds arriving Friday. The salary will not be directly paid out as crypto; instead, it will be first issued in fiat as U.S. dollars and then converted into the digital currencies on crypCoinbase.

12.01 / 19:49

Money Bitcoin new cryptocurrency Will New York's new mayor turn the city into a new cryptocurrency hub?

With US cities such as Miami and Austin trying to court digital asset companies, John Wu was unsure whether to make New York the permanent home of his cryptocurrency and blockchain start-up Ava Labs - until Eric Adams was elected mayor last year.

11.01 / 01:29

Blockchain Adoption Sport Bitcoin 3x NBA champion Andre Iguodala becomes the latest athlete to receive salary in crypto

On Monday afternoon, Andre Iguodala, three-time NBA champion and the professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, announced via Twitter that he would be taking a portion of his estimated $2.647 million annual salary in Bitcoin (BTC). In addition, Iguodala added that he will give out $1 million worth in BTC to fans to increase the digital currency's adoption. Payments were said to be facilitated by Block's (formerly Square) Cash App.

10.01 / 09:27

Court Fire NATO New York: Bronx apartment fire kills 19, including nine children

A malfunctioning space heater sparked a fire that filled a high-rise Bronx apartment building with thick smoke Sunday morning, killing 19 people including nine children in New York City’s deadliest blaze in three decades.

06.01 / 19:57

regulation Bitcoin NYC mayor getting paid in Bitcoin suggests buying the dip

Newly sworn-in New York City Mayor Eric Adams is already using his influence to speak publicly about buying the recent Bitcoin dip.

21.12 / 01:25

UPS Citi Waves Bitcoin This U.S city becomes the first to add payroll conversion to crypto for employees

A wave of political goodwill and support for Bitcoin is building up in the U.S. Bitcoin’s dizzying market price swings aside, it seems some politicians have recognized Bitcoin’s potential and its popularity. Numerous mayors across the United States expressed bullish sentiments.

15.11 / 19:43

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

Despite his actual term at the helm of the New York City government kicking off some 1.5 months from now, Eric Adams, the city’s mayor-elect, has already started governing by publicity. Making the Empire City more business and tech-friendly is a centerpiece of Adams’ vocally projected agenda, and — much to the crypto community’s delight — the incoming mayor has made a point to repeatedly declare his support for all things Bitcoin (BTC).

10.11 / 19:43

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