New York Removes XRP, Dogecoin From Approved Cryptocurrency List

New York State removed most digital assets like XRP, DOGE, and LINK from its approved "Greenlist" of cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and certain stablecoins remain on the amended Greenlist.
New York's financial regulator can add or remove coins from the Greenlist at its discretion.
The regulator wants coins on the list to have a track record of safety and widespread adoption.
Virtual currency firms must notify the regulator 10 days before supporting a Greenlisted coin.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 4:55:08 PM