The BitLicense Countdown Begins
After going through a series of draft submissions and commenting periods, the hugely awaited New York Bitcoin Regulatory Framework BitLicense is all set to be finalized by the end of May 2015, confirmed Benjamin Lawsky. The New York Department of Financial and Services (NYDFS) Superintendent validated his anticipation during a Dow Jones risk and compliance conference, saying that there will be room for further amendments if their counterparts from other states come up with entirely different Bitcoin regulatory rules. "We're going to see how this all shakes out," Lawsky told media. "I think....
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