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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 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.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Mar 26, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2021

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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, founder of the Honolulu Bitcoin Meetup group to discuss the growing crypto community in the Aloha State.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Mar 26, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2021

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Regulation

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.

By Sebastian Sinclair

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Mar 17, 2021 at 9:20 a.m. UTC

Mar 17, 2021

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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.

By Danny Nelson

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Jan 25, 2021 at 9:58 p.m. UTC

Jan 25, 2021

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Bitflyer

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 without its stringent money transmitter license for a two-year period.

By Sandali Handagama

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Aug 19, 2020 at 8:05 p.m. UTC

Aug 19, 2020

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Coinbase

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.

By Danny Nelson

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Mar 18, 2020 at 8:36 p.m. UTC

Mar 18, 2020

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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.

By Danny Nelson

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Jan 23, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2020

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Coinbase

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.

By Annaliese Milano

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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.

By Stan Higgins

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Feb 27, 2017 at 9:01 p.m. UTC

Feb 27, 2017

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Regulation

Hawaii's Blockchain Exploration Bill is Moving Forward

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

By Garrett Keirns

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Feb 23, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2017

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