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Regulatory overview Comprehensive virtual currency business licence under 23 NYCRR Part 200 administered by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Regulatory status In force
Last verified 22 Oct 2026
Authorized activity categories These are activities within the regime, not permissions held by every registered entity. The individual authorization controls the permitted scope.
What this does not establish Applies to New York State operations and residents.
Application requirements Strict capital requirements, full reserve asset segregation, institutional cybersecurity standards (23 NYCRR 500), anti-fraud and consumer protection. This is a limited summary, not a complete application checklist.
Reviewed legal-entity records Only published, source-linked records for this regime appear here. Brand relationships are separately evidenced.
Coinbase
Coinbase, Inc. Active
Issuing / notifying authority New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)
Licence number BitLicense: 15-0001 / FinCEN: 31000159795098
Effective date Unknown — not inferred from notification date
Specific activities Exchange; Custody; Transmission
Official sources & verification Primary-source editorial review: CryptoPartner, 22 Oct 2026. This review covers the recorded regime facts, not every provider in the regulator’s register.
Verification route New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)
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Information only, not legal or compliance advice. Permissions belong to the named legal entity and specified jurisdiction/activity. Regulatory authorization is not a safety guarantee. Verify current details directly with the regulator.
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