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Hawaii’s Money Transmitters Modernization Act Will No Longer Apply to Cryptocurrency Activities - The National Law Review

Detected August 23, 2026 · in Money Services & Money Transmitters

Hawaii's Money Transmitters Modernization Act will no longer apply to cryptocurrency activities, removing state-level money transmitter licensing requirements for crypto firms in Hawaii.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Money Services & Money Transmitters space on August 23, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Cryptocurrency and virtual-currency firms operating in Hawaii, including exchanges, wallets, and payment processors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Money Services & Money Transmitters continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Cryptocurrency activities are no longer subject to Hawaii's Money Transmitters Modernization Act, meaning these firms may no longer need a state money transmitter license for crypto-related services.

Who it affects

Cryptocurrency and virtual-currency firms operating in Hawaii, including exchanges, wallets, and payment processors.

What you must do

Review current licensing status and determine if state money transmitter licenses are still required; monitor for any new regulatory framework or guidance from Hawaii regulators.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.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?oc=5

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