Висконсин вводит строгие меры по регулированию криптоматов для борьбы с мошенничеством Wisconsin Implements Stricter Regulations on Crypto Kiosks to Combat Fraud

Lawmakers in Wisconsin have introduced two bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrency kiosks, driven by a significant rise in fraud cases across the U.S.

The proposed legislation will require operators of cryptocurrency kiosks to obtain a money transfer license. Additionally, it will impose a daily transaction limit of $1,000 per customer. Fees will be capped at $5 or 3% of the transaction amount.

Before making their first transaction, users will need to verify their identity by providing their name, date of birth, address, phone number, and uploading a photo of their ID. Kiosks will display alerts about fraudulent activities. The documents also propose a mechanism for refunding victims if they report the crime within 30 days.

Both bills have been forwarded to the relevant committees for review. If approved, the new regulations will come into effect within 60 days.

According to FinCEN, complaints regarding fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks surged by 99% in 2024. The losses reported by victims increased by 31%, totaling nearly $247 million. As per Coin ATM Radar, there are currently 582 such devices in Wisconsin, with a total of 30,964 across the United States.

As of the time of writing, the global number of cryptocurrency kiosks has reached 39,369.

Arjun Vijay, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Giottus, highlighted that the lack of reliable KYC procedures makes these kiosks susceptible to money laundering. Dileep Kumar, director of Digital South Trust, believes that regulation will enhance trust in digital currencies, although it will also limit anonymity.

In July, New Zealand’s Deputy Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced plans to completely ban cryptocurrency kiosks in the country to combat money laundering.