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June 19, 2026

Do Crypto Companies Need a Money Transmitter License? (2026)

The honest answer is: it depends on your business model — and on two separate layers of law. A custodial exchange almost certainly needs one; a non-custodial wallet or a miner usually does not. This guide sorts the common crypto models into who registers federally, who needs a state license, and who is outside both.

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