The bill will now be carried with support to the Senate for passing before a final sign-off into law by Governor Hochul.
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NY Sen. Thomas proposes to criminalize rug pulls and other crypto frauds
Senator Kevin Thomas seeks to provide prosecutors with a clear legal framework against crypto crimes that align with the spirit of the blockchain while combatting
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BitLicensed Crypto Firms Ordered to Pay Annual Assessment Fees in New York
The fees will bring virtual currency companies on par with those paid by banking and insurance institutions as a way for the state to recoup
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NY State Supreme Court dismisses petition against crypto mining company
The judge ruled that the petition lacked merit as he didn’t find proof of the environmental harm.
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Is Austin the next US crypto hub? Officials approve blockchain resolutions
The City of Austin gears up to become America’s next crypto hot spot by passing two resolutions focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.
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Crypto lobbyists up 180% since 2018, with Andrew Yang joining the charge
A new lobbying group will seek to educate legislators and create pilot programs to convince them of the utility of Web3.
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