Friday, July 18, 2014

itBit will be on the forefront of regulation

NEW YORK -- July 17, 2014 -- itBit today reaffirms its intention to meet full regulatory compliance with the New York Department of Financial Services BitLicense.
"We applaud the thoughtful and transparent approach that Benjamin Lawsky and the NY DFS have taken in examining consumer protection issues surrounding virtual currency and related businesses. We believe this framework is important for the ecosystem to operate in a compliant and trustworthy way, and shows the DFS’ ongoing dedication to improving the stability of the industry," said itBit CEO Charles Cascarilla. "We take every possible measure to ensure that itBit protects consumers, prevents abuse and provides security. The proposed BitLicense aligns with our current standards and practices, and we have every intention to be in compliance with the final guidelines.”
Read the full NY DFS press release here.

No comments: