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Hawaii

Is Hawaii on Its Way to Becoming a Crypto Paradise?
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Bitcoin
Is Hawaii on Its Way to Becoming a Crypto Paradise?
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, f...
Is Hawaii on Its Way to Becoming a Crypto Paradise?
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 26, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2021
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Meet the Lawmaker Trying to Make Hawaii a Crypto-Friendly State
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Bitcoin
Meet the Lawmaker Trying to Make Hawaii a Crypto-Friendly State
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 Cr...
Meet the Lawmaker Trying to Make Hawaii a Crypto-Friendly State
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 26, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2021
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Hawaiian House Dems Ask State Regulator to Reconsider Tough Rules for Crypto Firms
Under current requirements, exchanges must hold an amount of fiat equivalent to the value of the crypto their clients are holding.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Mar 17, 2021 at 9:20 a.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2021
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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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By Danny Nelson
Jan 25, 2021 at 9:58 p.m. UTC
Jan 25, 2021
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Hawaii Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Back With New Regulatory Sandbox
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 witho...
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By Sandali Handagama
Aug 19, 2020 at 8:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2020
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Hawaii's double-reserve requirement may be on its way out after three years of burdening crypto exchanges. (Credit: Shutterstock)
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Hawaii Hints It May Relax Onerous Rule to Lure Crypto Firms
Hawaiian regulators have launched a digital currency sandbox that waives the state’s infamous double-reserve requirement for participating crypto firms.
Hawaii's double-reserve requirement may be on its way out after three years of burdening crypto exchanges. (Credit: Shutterstock)
By Danny Nelson
Mar 18, 2020 at 8:36 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2020
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Hawaii's bill would green-light banks as crypto custodians. But it doesn't solve the double-reserve problem that pushed Coinbase out in 2017. Credit: Shutterstock
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Banking
Hawaiian Bill Would Let Banks Act as Crypto Custodians
Hawaiian lawmakers have submitted a bill that allows banks to provide custody for digital assets.
Hawaii's bill would green-light banks as crypto custodians. But it doesn't solve the double-reserve problem that pushed Coinbase out in 2017. Credit: Shutterstock
By Danny Nelson
Jan 23, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 23, 2020
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Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law
Hawaiian lawmakers are aiming to address cryptocurrency, this time by update money transmission law in the state.
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By Annaliese Milano
Jan 31, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2018
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Coinbase
Coinbase Just Stopped Serving Bitcoin Customers in Hawaii
Digital currency exchange Coinbase said today that it will stop serving customers in Hawaii following regulatory changes in the US state.
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By Stan Higgins
Feb 27, 2017 at 9:01 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2017
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Hawaii's Blockchain Exploration Bill is Moving Forward
Hawaii's new 'bitcoin bill' passed a notable milestone this week.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 23, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2017
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