Money Transmitters


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.

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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.

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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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Markets

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.

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Markets

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.

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