My blockchain business license is denied due to one pending audit
Semur
Three months ago, I applied for a blockchain business license in New York, and it was stalled due to one outstanding audit from the previous quarter. The state registry indicates all other audits are complete. I assumed audits were routine and this one would be completed quickly. But now, in August, nothing has changed. I'm not sure if I need a lawyer or just patience. What do you recommend?
Josep
When something similar happened while I was working on my small DeFi prototype project, I wasn't given a clear timeline; the agency simply told me to wait. I continued to send status inquiries every two weeks and eventually received a tentative response, though to be honest, I can't say whether this sped up the process or simply allowed me to remain visible.
Shmelkin
I just realized that a refusal at this stage doesn't always mean a permanent ban; sometimes it means restarting the audit cycle unless someone intervenes directly. Having a crypto lawyer knowledgeable in criminal defense can help reformulate the audit warning before it becomes an official document. For example, you can learn how a crypto criminal defense lawyer works here ​https://arkadybukhlawfirm.com/practice-areas/cryptocurrency-and-crypto-law/​​​