Money Transmitters

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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