Money Transmitters


Consensus Magazine

Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech

Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering related to the privacy-protecting wallet.

Profiting from a crypto mixer is likely illegal, experts say. (Wikimedia Commons)

Policy

Crypto Custodian Prime Trust to Cease Operations in Texas at End of January

The firm withdrew its Texas Money Transmitter License application but says it intends to reapply "swiftly."

Prime Trust Consensus Booth (Prime Trust)

Opinion

Let's Stop Regulating Crypto Exchanges Like Western Union

It's time for U.S. crypto exchanges to face the same rules as non-crypto marketplaces and brokers, says our columnist.

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Markets

DOJ Charges Crypto Seller With Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

Michael Yusko III allegedly used bank accounts held in the name of several companies to sell cryptocurrencies for profit.

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Policy

New Jersey Man Admits to Running Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange

The erstwhile operator of “Destination Bitcoin” could face up to five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

IRS

Markets

Hawaii to Let More Crypto Companies Join Regulatory Sandbox

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

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Markets

Rhode Island Will Regulate Crypto Under Money Transmitter Laws

The latest in a patchwork of state regulations, Rhode Island pens formal legislation regarding cryptocurrencies and money transmission.

Rhode Island State House

Markets

FinCEN Says Some Dapps Are Subject to US Money Transmitter Rules

Decentralized applications (dapps) may sometimes qualify as money transmitters under U.S. law, FinCEN said.

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Markets

Utah Bill Would Exempt Blockchain Firms from Money Transmitter Act

A senator from the U.S. state of Utah has introduced a bill to exempt blockchain firms from being classed as money transmitters.

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