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On Nov. 4, Democratic Party candidate Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral election, beating ex-New York state governor Andrew Cuomo and GOP favorite Curtis Sliwa.
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Taurus is continuing its North American strategy with a New York office, its second on the continent, signaling a deeper commitment to the region’s financial ecosystem amid increasing institutional crypto activity. In an announcement on Oct. 29, Swiss crypto infrastructure…
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Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against New York regulators, as the state is looking to classify its sports event contracts as unlicensed gambling and enforce a cease-and-desist order threatening civil and criminal penalties. Kalshi filed the federal complaint on Oct.…
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New York City’s mayoral hopeful, Andrew Cuomo, has outlined emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies, Artificial Intelligence, and Biotech as a key pillar for his comeback run. Cuomo, who served as the city’s Governor between 2011 and 2021, is reportedly planning to…
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In a move to formalize its crypto policy, New York City has launched the nation’s first office dedicated to digital assets and blockchain technology. New York City has launched the U.S.’ first-ever municipal office focused on digital assets and blockchain,…
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Coinbase has flipped the switch on staking for one of its most crucial markets, a move that signals growing regulatory acceptance and directly challenges the stance of remaining holdout states like California and Oregon. On Oct. 8, Paul Grewal, the…
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After years of legal troubles, Paxos has finally settled its Binance USD stablecoin case.
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Hacker Nicholas Truglia’s 18-month prison sentence has been upgraded to 12 years after he failed to pay $20 million in restitution for the victim of a SIM-swap he conducted back in 2018. According to a report by the Inner City…
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33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani became a surprise favorite among the NYC mayoral candidates from the Democratic Party and is considered a likely winner in the election. Mamdani’s socialist platform is criticized for being naive and unrealistic. However, his popularity is…
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Two men plead not guilty in a shocking case of crypto-related kidnapping and torture.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to form a digital advisory council that would guide the city’s digital asset strategy. Speaking at the New York City Crypto Summit on May 20, Adams said it has the potential…
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Wintermute has officially entered the U.S. market with the launch of its New York City headquarters. As part of its U.S. push, Wintermute has appointed Ron Hammond as Head of Policy and Advocacy. Hammond previously served as the Senior Director…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged lawmakers in the United States to pass federal legislation on cryptocurrencies. In her letter on Thursday, April 10, Attorney General James warned that the lack of a robust federal regulatory framework for…
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A New York assemblyman has filed a bill urging the State Board of Elections to study how blockchain technology could be utilized to protect voters’ data during U.S. elections. According to the official filing from New York State Assembly member…
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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, says New York’s Martin Act, an anti-fraud statute enacted in 1921, should be repealed. The SkyBridge Capital founder’s call for the abolishing of the law comes in the wake of the New York Attorney…
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Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital will pay $200 million over allegations it promoted LUNA while selling millions of tokens at a profit before the token’s collapse. Galaxy Digital, a crypto investment firm founded by Michael Novogratz, has agreed to a $200…