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WeWork for Web 3? EmpireDAO Leases NYC Coworking Space

A decentralized autonomous organization called EmpireDAO is leasing a property in New York City to create a coworking space for crypto builders. “The Hash” discusses how this project can help bring a sense of community and human interaction to Web 3 and the state of the New York crypto scene.

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Markets

Federal Reserve Bank of NY Lays Out Possible Stablecoin Scenarios

Researchers look at how the digital assets could be part of the traditional banking system.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is taking a more cautious approach towards CBDCs than in many other countries, including China.

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s NY Power Plant Permit Delayed: Report

The decision by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation will now come by the end of March.

Greenidge mining facility

Policy

New York State Senate Confirms New Top Financial Regulator

Adrienne Harris has run NYDFS on an acting basis since her nomination.

New York has a new top cop to oversee Wall Street. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Videos

What Is CityCoins and How Does It Work?

Miami and New York are among the first cities to receive their own CityCoins designed to benefit local citizens, but how do CityCoins work? Freehold CEO and CityCoins Community Lead Patrick Stanley breaks down the CityCoins program amid the rise of local city tokens.

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Policy

Xapo Gives Up Its NYDFS BitLicense

The New York Department of Financial Services said Xapo surrendered its virtual currency license on Jan. 11.

Xapo founder Wences Casares speaks at Consensus 2015.

Finance

Crypto Miner Digihost's December Bitcoin Production Falls 11%

The miner has signed agreements with Bit Digital and Northern Data to boost its hashrate.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Policy

NYDFS Hires New Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency

Peter Marton will join the regulator’s research and innovation group, with a special focus on digital currencies and blockchain.

New York state's capital city, Albany. (Ron Antonelli/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

US Congress to Hold Oversight Hearing on Crypto Mining: Report

Lawmakers will look at mining’s effect on the environment.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. (Darren Halstead/Unsplash)