New York’s Bitcoin Hub Dreams Fade With Licensing Backlog ByTimothy SohnPRO INVESTOR Updated: 15 September 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage (Reuters) – New York’s financial regulator had sights set on becoming a global hub for innovations like bitcoin when it adopted trailblazing virtual currency rules last year. But the state lost that momentum when the agency’s chief left, putting a licensing process in limbo and allowing rivals to catch up. Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage