Virginia lawmakers advance bill to regulate crypto ATMs statewide
Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill to create statewide oversight of cryptocurrency ATM kiosks, moving the issue into the legislative spotlight as of Feb. 14, 2026. The proposal would bring kiosks under clearer state-level rules—targeting registration, reporting and consumer-protection standards—and aims to close regulatory gaps that have left many operators subject to inconsistent local requirements.
Supporters say the change will improve transparency, deter illicit activity and give users consistent protections, while operators warn new compliance requirements could raise costs and slow new deployments. The measure’s progress marks another state-level push for crypto infrastructure oversight and could shape how other states approach physical crypto access points; the bill will now proceed to further legislative consideration before potential final votes.