Government
GovernmentMajor
New York BitLicense Proposed
NYDFS proposes comprehensive state crypto regulation.
BTC Price
$620
Location
New York, NY
Importance
72/100
The BitLicense framework was the first comprehensive state-level crypto regulation — controversial for its burden on startups but influential globally.
Tags
#bitlicense#new-york
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