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New Crypto Kiosk Law Stops Criminals in Their Tracks

Consumer protections now in place to help Wisconsinites

AARP

Published April 16, 2026

Courtesy Wisconsin State Capitol

Governor Tony Evers signed bipartisan cryptocurrency kiosk consumer protection legislation, supported by AARP Wisconsin, into law on April 8, 2026.

The new law – authored by Rep. Pat Snyder (R-Weston), Rep. Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska) and Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) – prevents Wisconsinites from having their life savings stolen by criminals using crypto kiosks (also called crypto ATMs).

Americans had $333 million stolen from them by crypto kiosk scams in 2025 alone.

Key provisions of the new Wisconsin law:

Limits crypto kiosk transactions to $1,000 per user per day, preventing large-scale theft
Requires kiosk operators to refund scam victims who make a report within 30 days
Crypto kiosk customers must receive detailed transaction receipts
Fraud warning signs must be added to all crypto kiosk machines
Crypto kiosk operators need a Wisconsin money transmitter license

If you or someone you know is the victim of a scam involving a cryptocurrency kiosk, contact the kiosk operator and law enforcement immediately. Under the law, a report must be made to both law enforcement and the crypto kiosk operator within 30 days to receive a refund. Be sure to keep records of contact from the criminals, as well as your receipts, to aid law enforcement in their investigation.

Not sure where to turn after experiencing a scam? Contact the AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline at 877-908-3360.