Hawai’i gets its first Bitcoin ATM

Palm trees, turquoise horizons, perfect weather, happy people…
When you think of Bitcoin and other blockchain related technologies, the most remote island chain on the planet is generally not the first place that springs to mind. A fact highlighted by Hawai’i being ranked dead last on Forbes’ list.
Yet, being so remote offers us a unique opportunity. As the old adage goes, ‘if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere’.
While they used to say that about New York City, Honolulu is almost certainly a more difficult challenge to navigate; a much smaller market, very limited access, shipping laws that drive up the cost of basic goods, a regulatory body that is heavily focused on tourism… let’s just say we face a unique set of challenges here in Paradise.

This post was published at Bitcoinist on September 4, 2014.