CryptoNewsBreaks – Square Inc. (NYSE: SQ) Granted New York Virtual Currency License, Bitcoin Price Surges
The price of bitcoin recorded a significant spike on Monday following news that the New York State Department of Financial Services had granted Square Inc. (NYSE: SQ) a virtual currency license. Per Coindesk, the cryptocurrency’s price climbed from a Monday low of $6,404 to a high of $6,729 over the course of about seven hours. Award of this license marks a major milestone for Square, as New York-based users of the company’s Cash App can now buy and sell bitcoin in real-time. This certification further solidifies Square’s position as one of the most high-profile firms currently operating in the cryptocurrency…