Hawaii

Hawaii's lawmakers have traditionally been tough on crypto, but is the tide beginning to turn in bitcoin's favor? "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson talks to Sean Cover, founder of the Honolulu Bitcoin Meetup group to discuss the growing crypto community in the Aloha State.

Mar 26, 2021

Bitcoin isn't banned in Hawaii, but especially tough regulations make it difficult for crypto firms and exchanges to do business there. On this week's episode of "Community Crypto," Isaiah Jackson talks to State Legislator Patrick Branco, who is trying to change Hawaii's laws and help the state say "aloha" to bitcoin.

Mar 26, 2021

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Under current requirements, exchanges must hold an amount of fiat equivalent to the value of the crypto their clients are holding.

By Sebastian SinclairMar 17, 2021

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Hawaii's Digital Currency Innovation Lab is accepting a second round of applications through Feb. 26.

By Danny NelsonJan 25, 2021

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ErisX and bitFlyer are among the 12 crypto exchanges piloting Hawaii’s digital currency regulatory sandbox, that will allow selected entities to do business in the state without its stringent money transmitter license for a two-year period.

By Sandali HandagamaAug 19, 2020

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Hawaiian regulators have launched a digital currency sandbox that waives the state’s infamous double-reserve requirement for participating crypto firms.

By Danny NelsonMar 18, 2020

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Hawaiian lawmakers have submitted a bill that allows banks to provide custody for digital assets.

By Danny NelsonJan 23, 2020

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Hawaiian lawmakers are aiming to address cryptocurrency, this time by update money transmission law in the state.

By Annaliese MilanoJan 31, 2018

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Digital currency exchange Coinbase said today that it will stop serving customers in Hawaii following regulatory changes in the US state.

By Stan HigginsFeb 27, 2017

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Hawaii's new 'bitcoin bill' passed a notable milestone this week.

By Garrett KeirnsFeb 23, 2017