eToro Launches Crypto Trading in New York After Securing BitLicense

According to the company, securing a New York BitLicense and money transmission license lets eToro reopen crypto trading in the state and expand its U.S. crypto coverage to 48 states.

Summary

In an official announcement, eToro said it has secured both a New York BitLicense and a money transmission license, allowing the platform to reopen crypto trading for New York residents. The company said the approval extends its U.S. crypto offering to 48 states and gives access to more than 9 million potential users in New York. The move follows eToro’s 2024 settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Terms & Concepts
  • BitLicense: A New York State regulatory license required for firms conducting virtual currency business activities in the state.
  • Money transmission license: A state-level license that permits a company to transmit or receive money for customers under applicable regulations.
  • Crypto trading: The buying and selling of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies through a brokerage or trading platform.