Tagged: new york state

January 27, 2022 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On January 25, 2022, the New York State Senate reportedly voted to confirm Adrienne A. Harris as the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). Adrienne A. Harris stated: “I thank Governor Hochul for my nomination. I thank the New York… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 2:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  New York Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced on Thursday the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved the application of Bakkt Marketplace, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bakkt Holdings, LLC, for virtual currency and money transmitter licenses. According to… Read More

September 5, 2019 @ 2:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell announced on Thursday the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has authorized Paxos Trust Company LLC to offer a gold-backed virtual currency. Lacewell reported that this is the first gold-backed virtual currency that is being offered… Read More