Hawaii

Lawyers for the former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are proposing Hayes’ voluntary appearance on April 6, with his potential release on bail subject to a $10 million personal recognizance bond.

Introduced in Hawaii's House of Representatives on Monday, the bill calls for the formation of a blockchain working group led by the state's economic development agency.

Hawaii has unveiled a virtual currency sandbox that allows blockchain startups to conduct otherwise unlicensed money transmitting activities.

Hawaii senators have introduced a bill authorizing banks to offer custody services to digital asset classes.