Licensable Activities
Can a state-chartered bank operate in another state in which it is not licensed?
Oct 21, 2025
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Are there any restrictions on MSB licenses that we should know about?
Apr 3, 2025
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
What are the state requirements for authorized delegates in terms of managing funds?
Nov 18, 2023
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What is the difference between an Authorized Delegate and an Authorized Agent?
Oct 14, 2023
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Do OTC services require a license?
Feb 15, 2023
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Do Trust Companies provide money transmitter license coverage?
Feb 15, 2023
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Isn’t the idea of ‘renting’ a license considered wrong? Could it have legal ramifications if we rented a license?
Feb 13, 2023
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
If I want to launch a crypto wallet, how can I secure a sponsoring bank for a crypto money transfer license?
Feb 2, 2023
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Can a money transfer agent outlet legally operate from a consulate or embassy location?
Feb 1, 2023
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Do I need my own e-money license or can I start under a leased license?
Oct 2, 2021
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
What are the advantages of holding an EU money transmitter license versus operating under a bank’s umbrella?
Aug 1, 2021
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Can licensed money transmitters sponsor other companies under their licenses?
Jan 10, 2020
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Can non-US institutions sponsor US crypto businesses legally?
Sep 4, 2019
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Why do correspondent payout partners have to maintain reserves with the principal license holder—but not the other way around?
Feb 1, 2019
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
After PreCash, which companies offer authorized delegate or agent status for money transfer services?
Feb 6, 2017
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Can I build an online bank similar to PayPal, and if yes, how?
Jan 3, 2017
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Banks: How difficult is it to start a bank?
Aug 5, 2016
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What are the benefits of leveraging existing money-transmitter license holders instead of obtaining a full bank charter?
May 12, 2016
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Which country is best for launching a small e-wallet business?
Feb 12, 2016
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Online Payments: Why isn’t Airbnb licensed as a money transmitter?
Jan 7, 2016
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Is it legally necessary to be a bank to move money, or can individuals or companies transact money if they build their own system?
Aug 4, 2015
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How and where can I network with companies that rent or lease money-transmitter licenses?
Apr 10, 2015
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
If I want to launch an international money-transmission business, do I need licensing in every country?
Feb 1, 2015
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
If we don’t hold U.S. MSB coverage across most states or an EU EMI license, which partner company is best to work with to offer a digital wallet or micropayments solution?
Oct 6, 2014
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What are the main steps required to establish a payment processing company?
Sep 3, 2013
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What are the core steps involved in becoming a payment processing company?
Sep 3, 2013
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
What is the difference between a money transmitter license and an escrow license?
Jan 3, 2013
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
What does the regulatory landscape look like for mobile payments?
Sep 8, 2012
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
What regulations govern mobile payment systems?
Sep 8, 2012
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
If you use PayPal’s or Dwolla’s API to build an app linking payer and payee, do you require a Money Transmitter License, or are you covered by their licensing?
Jul 8, 2012
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Do white-labeled online payment providers in receiving countries also handle regulatory compliance in sending countries?
Apr 9, 2012
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Do white-label payment providers in receiving countries also manage regulatory compliance in sending countries?
Apr 9, 2012
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Are telecom companies exempt from money transmission regulations, and why?
Aug 3, 2011
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Do telecom companies have exemptions from money transmission regulations, and why?
Mar 8, 2011
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models