Bruce Blakeman promises to axe New York’s strict crypto regulatory policy BitLicense if elected governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman pledged to repeal New York's BitLicense regulatory framework if he wins the 2026 governor's race. He criticized incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul for not engaging with the cryptocurrency sector and argued that the current licensing costs hinder business growth. Blakeman said he would seek dialogue with crypto firms and expressed personal interest in eventually owning digital assets.
- ▪Bruce Blakeman announced his intention to eliminate the BitLicense policy should he become New York governor.
- ▪BitLicense, enacted in 2015, is among the strictest U.S. crypto regulations and can cost companies up to $10,000 for a license.
- ▪Blakeman accused Governor Kathy Hochul of refusing to negotiate with the crypto industry and promised to work with businesses to create a more favorable framework.
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Metro Bruce Blakeman promises to axe New York’s strict crypto regulatory policy BitLicense if elected governor By David DeTurris and Ella Morrison Published Aug. 13, 2026, 7:47 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman vowed to repeal New York State’s BitLicense regulatory framework if elected to the top job.
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