Happening Now: Benjamin Lawsky AMA on Bitcoin Regulation
A simple reminder that New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky has begun to answer questions on social sharing website Reddit.com. The AMA (ask-me-anything), which is taking place here, is expected to focus on Lawsky's work to regulate bitcoin and bitcoin businesses in the State of New York. As of this writing, Lawsky has only answered one question, but with over 100 comments on the thread piled up already, he's got a long way to go. Check it out for yourself. Who knows, you may even have your question answered.
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