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HB 75

Virtual currency kiosks.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Barlow and 12 co-sponsors

Wyoming establishes licensing and operational standards for cryptocurrency kiosks to balance consumer protection with market access in the state's digital asset sector.

Assigned Chapter Number 60
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Bill Summary · HB 75

Legislative bill overview

HB 75 establishes a regulatory framework for virtual currency kiosks (Bitcoin ATMs and similar machines) in Wyoming. The bill defines operational requirements, licensing standards, and consumer protection measures for entities operating these automated cryptocurrency exchange devices in the state.

Why is this important

Virtual currency kiosks have proliferated nationwide with minimal oversight, creating consumer fraud risks and money-laundering concerns. Wyoming's bill addresses a regulatory gap by establishing clear rules that protect users while potentially positioning the state as crypto-friendly with reasonable guardrails—an economic development strategy given Wyoming's existing pro-crypto business environment.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer protection vs. business burden: Strict licensing and operational requirements could increase compliance costs and reduce kiosk availability in rural areas, limiting consumer access to cryptocurrency conversion services
  • Federal regulatory overlap: Ambiguity about whether state kiosk regulation conflicts with federal FinCEN money-transmission regulations and AML/KYC compliance requirements
  • Transaction monitoring: Requirements for tracking transactions may discourage privacy-conscious users while raising data security concerns about storing customer information

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

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