FTX US applies for trust charter in New York
Crypto exchanges Coinbase and BitGo have previously received trust charters from New York's financial regulator, allowing the firms to offer crypto custody services. Crypto exchange FTX US has applied for a trust charter with the New York Department of Financial Services, or NYDFS, to operate in the state. In a Wednesday announcement, FTX US said it had applied to form a limited purpose trust company with New York's financial services regulator in an effort to offer its products and services to local users. Pending regulatory review and approval, the licensed trust will be run by Fidelity....
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