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Common Threads Present in the BlockFi, PoolTogether and LendUp Fintech Cases Provide Guidance for Companies and Regulators
On February 14, the SEC announced a settlement with BlockFi Lending LLC (BlockFi), a crypto service provider, further showing the increased legal scrutiny in this area in terms of regulatory action, joining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s settlement with… Read More ›
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New York Bight Offshore Wind Development Procedures: BOEM Final Sale Notice v. Save Long Beach Island Matter
As it prepares for the New York Bight area offshore wind auction to be held on February 23, the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a Final Sale Notice that outlines the procedures involved. The auction… Read More ›
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Federal Cryptocurrency Case Challenges PoolTogether Inc.’s “No-Loss Lottery”
A case filed on November 30, 2021 in Federal Court in the Eastern District of New York, is making the assertion that the cryptocurrency based “no-loss lottery” of Pool Together, Inc. (PoolTogether) is unlawful. The case is one of the… Read More ›
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Concluded Legal Action against LendUp Loans, LLC, Provides Guidance for Other Lending Startups
Relevant to NYC’s lending startups, on December 21, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced an agreement with LendUp Loans, LLC (LendUp) under which the company would cease making any new loans and collecting on certain outstanding loans among other… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Regulation ›
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NYC Legislation Mandates Climate Adaptation Planning by September 30, 2022
December 28, 2021
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NYC Bans Use of Natural Gas in New Buildings to Begin in 2024
December 20, 2021
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NYC Requires Bias Audits, Other Measures to Prevent Unjust Hiring Based on Artificial Intelligence
December 18, 2021
Big Tech in NYC ›
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Concluded Legal Action against LendUp Loans, LLC, Provides Guidance for Other Lending Startups
January 3, 2022
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University & Incubator Contributions to NYC’s Digital and New Economies in 2021 Q3
December 17, 2021
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q1 2021
April 6, 2021
Startup Ecosystem ›
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q2 2021: Startup Ecosystem
August 31, 2021
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New Legislative Appointments Affecting Tech & NYC Small Business Relief in 1st Quarter 2021
March 10, 2021
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The Pandemic Continues to Bring Digital Focus and Resources to NYC’s Small Businesses
January 5, 2021
Universities Incubators & Pipeline ›
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q2 2021: Universities
July 30, 2021
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NYU Tandon Professor Contributes to Innovative Model of ‘Onboarding’ AI into the Workplace
December 29, 2020
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NYC Comptroller Seeks to Increase Access to Digital Economy amidst Tech Companies’ Increasing Presence
October 14, 2020