In a freshly released report, crypto exchange leader Coinbase dropped some noteworthy facts on crypto adoption in the New York state. Findings from their “United States of Crypto” series illuminate the stirring pace of crypto and web3 tech acceptance, stating that nearly a fifth, or 19%, of New Yorkers own cryptocurrency. An optimistic air radiates from these new-age investors with a third agreeing that crypto is leveling the financial playing field, making it a sound future investment.
New York, being a finance hub, is naturally a magnet for innovation and currently cradles 692 blockchain organizations and over 800 trailblazing founders. According to the Coinbase report, a striking revelation is that more than half of our cherished Fortune 100 companies are now anchoring their prospects into crypto, blockchain or web3 initiatives since 2020 started.
The adoption of this emerging tech isn’t limited to the financial industry, as 75% of crypto-based businesses come from diverse sectors such as retail, and technology. The budding influence of crypto in fashion, art, and lifestyle brands highlights its versatility. One stellar example is Morphew, a fashion brand that has cleverly spun its unique NFT collection using blockchain technology, collaborating with the hardware tech firm Arx. The founder and CEO of the company noted the importance of crypto in enabling artists to create and authenticate their work.
A nod to NY’s crypto-friendly legal environment, the New York State Department of Financial Services fortified its regulatory stance on crypto businesses this April by formalizing its supervisory strategies. With the passing of a new law, the department has been sanctioned to collect administrative costs from licensed virtual currency enterprises. Additionally, the state declared a new legislation earlier this year that allows state agencies to accept crypto for tariffs, taxes, fines, and other state-charged payments.
However, it warrants a mention that the Empire State has shown its hawkish side when it comes to crypto mining; last year, it passed a bill banning most crypto mining activities. Despite this, the lion’s share of New Yorkers appears undeterred and continues to peruse, if not wholly embrace, the brave new world of crypto.
Source: Cryptonews