On January 17, 2017 the Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved the application of Coinbase for a virtual currency and money transmitter license, and after a comprehensive review the DFS has approved licenses for XRP II and Circle Internet Financial and charters for Gemini Trust Company and itBit Trust Company.
“New York is committed to fostering and encouraging the long-term growth of new industries throughout the state while enforcing all necessary safeguards to protect our markets and consumers,” said financial services superintendent Maria T. Vullo.