Money Transmitters

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.

News  ·  25 January 2021

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.

Markets  ·  8 August 2019
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2019
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 March 2019
Regulation

Pennsylvania Clarifies That Crypto Exchanges Are Not Money Transmitters

Pennsylvania's government has clarified that crypto exchanges and providers do not require a money transmission license to operate.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 January 2019
Regulation

North Carolina Senate Approves Bitcoin Bill

A bill requiring money transmission licenses for companies working with digital currencies in the state of North Carolina has passed.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2016
Regulation

Wyoming Lawmakers Seek ‘Level Playing Field’ for Bitcoin

A group of Wyoming legislators has introduced a bill that would ease a regulatory burden on money transmitters in the state that work with bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 January 2016