ItBit News

Former New York DFS General Counsel Alter Joins itBit for Compliance Role

Bitcoin exchange itBit has hired Daniel Alter as the company’s new general counsel and chief compliance officer, the firm announced on Wednesday. Alter, who spent three years as general counsel to the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), …

NYDFS Grants Charter to New York Virtual Currency Company

New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced Thursday that it has granted a charter under the New York Banking Law to itBit Trust Company, LLC – a commercial Bitcoin exchange. ItBit, which is based in New York City, …