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S 707

An Act relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Brady and 14 co-sponsors

Massachusetts establishes virtual currency licensing, fraud prevention standards, and consumer protections to regulate crypto transactions and reduce financial crimes.

Accompanied a new draft, see S3048
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Bill Summary · S 707

Legislative bill overview

S 707 establishes regulatory frameworks and fraud prevention measures for virtual currencies (cryptocurrencies) in Massachusetts. The bill creates licensing requirements, consumer protections, and oversight mechanisms for entities engaged in virtual currency transactions and custodial services.

Why is this important

Virtual currency fraud and consumer losses have surged nationwide, with Massachusetts residents losing hundreds of millions to crypto scams. Regulatory clarity would establish baseline protections for consumers, reduce illicit activity, and potentially position Massachusetts as having defined crypto governance—affecting both consumer safety and the state's financial services sector competitiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. innovation: Strict licensing requirements may drive crypto businesses and talent to less-regulated states, or conversely, may be seen as insufficient without federal coordination
  • Consumer protection scope: Debate over how far protections should extend (custody, staking, lending services, decentralized finance) and what consumer recourse mechanisms are practical
  • Enforcement resources: Implementation requires significant state oversight capacity; unclear funding mechanisms may limit effectiveness or create ongoing budget pressures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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