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Bruce Blakeman would scrap NY's BitLicense crypto regulation
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, vows to abolish New York’s decade-old BitLicense regulatory framework for cryptocurrency businesses on his first day as governor.
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Crypto founders in New York face a potential regulatory opening as BitLicense may be scrapped, offering a chance to expand or launch with fewer hurdles. Your ability to operate in New York could improve rapidly, making it worth reassessing your current market plans there.
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