Wisconsin Senate Proposes Bill for Stricter Bitcoin ATM Regulations

Wisconsin lawmakers proposed a pair of bills mandating rigorous KYC, refund policies, transaction limits, and consumer protections amid a surge in crypto kiosk fraud nationwide.

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Summary

Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 386 and Assembly Bill 384 to curb crypto kiosk fraud, which resulted in nearly $247 million in losses last year. The proposals enforce comprehensive identity verification, mandatory fraud alerts, daily transaction limits of $1,000, fee caps, and refund policies for victims, following a reported 99% spike in fraud complaints in 2024.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto Kiosk: A self-service terminal that enables users to transact in digital currencies, often without robust security protocols.
  • KYC: Know Your Customer, a regulatory process for verifying client identities to prevent fraudulent activities in digital transactions.