Coinbase, Exchanges

Is Coinbase Illegal in Hawaii?

In 2018, the state of Hawaii issued a cease and desist order to Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the US. The order was in response to Coinbase’s failure to obtain a money transmitter license from the state.

Coinbase had been operating in Hawaii for several years at that point, and had servered tens of thousands of customers in the state.

The cease and desist order caused a great deal of confusion among Coinbase customers in Hawaii. Many were not sure if they could still use Coinbase or if their account would be shut down.

NOTE: WARNING: Coinbase is not currently available in Hawaii, and using Coinbase services in Hawaii may be considered illegal due to current state laws and regulations. Use of Coinbase services in Hawaii may result in legal action or penalties. Please contact a qualified legal professional to determine the legality of using Coinbase services in Hawaii.

Some people even thought that Coinbase might be illegal in Hawaii.

However, the cease and desist order did not make Coinbase illegal in Hawaii. Customers can still use Coinbase to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.

The only thing that has changed is that Coinbase can no longer operate in Hawaii without a money transmitter license.

So, is Coinbase illegal in Hawaii? No, but it does need to obtain a money transmitter license if it wants to continue doing business in the state.

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