Saipriya pradhan

Federal crypto legislation could come with a ‘New York State of Mind’

Love it or leave it, New York State has been a force in crypto regulation. Ten years ago, the state created the United States’ first comprehensive regulatory framework for firms dealing in cryptocurrencies, including key consumer protection, anti-money laundering compliance and cybersecurity guidelines. In September 2015, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued…

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Trump-Linked NexusOne Launches to Influence U.S. Crypto and AI Policy

A new government relations firm that includes former administration officials started operations in Washington, D.C. to help crypto and artificial intelligence companies shape U.S. policy. NexusOne Consulting is led by Jeff Ifrah, a white-collar defense attorney; Jim Trusty, a former government lawyer who has represented the Trump administration; and Ross Branson, who served in the…

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