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New York City to overhaul e-bike rules, consider more than 20 micromobility bills

New York City is reviewing more than 20 micromobility-related bills, including proposals to ban the sale, rental and operation of currently legal Class 3 electric bicycles. The City Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider measures covering e-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds, food delivery platforms and enforcement systems. The debate focuses on whether tougher crackdowns on illegal high-power, high-speed vehicles will also extend to legal Class 3 e-bikes.

Crypto

Plattsburgh considers 12-month pause on crypto mining and AI data centres to curb high-power facilities

Plattsburgh in New York state is considering reintroducing temporary restrictions on AI data centres and cryptocurrency mining facilities. The city held a public hearing on a proposal to halt land-use approvals for 12 months for high-power computing operations. If passed, facilities requiring 300 kW or more would face a pause in new approvals. Mayor Wendell Hughes has not yet approved the measure, and the city council plans another meeting on Sept. 17.

Crypto

New York City Council launches probe into prediction markets\' \'predatory marketing practices\'

The New York City Council has launched an investigation into marketing practices by prediction market service companies. It is examining whether prediction market platforms used false or deceptive influencer marketing aimed at young people. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sent letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Gemini Titan to begin the inquiry. The council plans to assess whether abusive marketing occurred and, if needed, consider legislative, education and enforcement measures.