HawaiiHawaii bars cash-for-crypto kiosk transactions starting October 2026
Since October 1, 2026, kiosk operators in Hawaii may not accept customers’ U.S. cash in exchange for digital assets.
What it does
Kiosk operators in Hawaii may not exchange customers’ U.S. cash for digital assets. They may still exchange one digital asset for another, or for U.S. cash.
Argument forPeople targeted by scams may have fewer chances to send cash to scammers through kiosks, because operators cannot complete those exchanges.
Argument againstCustomers who use cash to buy digital assets may lose access to that service through kiosks in Hawaii.
More detail
Kiosk operators in Hawaii may not exchange customers’ U.S. cash for digital assets. The rule covers people who own, operate, or manage kiosks in Hawaii. It applies to digital assets as defined in the law, which excludes certain rewards, game-only value, and securities. The ban covers physical U.S. currency exchanged for a digital asset. Operators may still run kiosks that accept a digital asset in exchange for another digital asset or for U.S. currency. The ban began October 1, 2026. The Act took effect when approved on July 9, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 10Received.Introduced
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