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SB189 Regulates Virtual Currency Kiosks, Signed April 13

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Summary

Kentucky Senate Bill 189 was signed into law on April 13, 2026, establishing a regulatory framework for virtual currency kiosks operating within the state. The legislation imposes new compliance, licensing, or operational requirements on businesses deploying cryptocurrency automated teller machines and related kiosk services. Operators of virtual currency kiosks in Kentucky must now ensure their operations conform to the standards established by SB189, which may include consumer protection measures, transaction limits, or anti-money laundering provisions.

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What changed

Kentucky SB189 enacts a new regulatory framework specifically targeting virtual currency kiosks. The bill was signed into law on April 13, 2026, and establishes requirements that operators of cryptocurrency kiosks must follow to conduct business legally within Kentucky.

Operators of virtual currency kiosks and related virtual currency service businesses in Kentucky should review SB189's requirements and determine what licensing, reporting, or operational changes are necessary to achieve and maintain compliance. Non-compliance with the new state requirements may result in penalties under Kentucky law.

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Classification

Agency
KY Legislature
Published
April 13th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Branch
Legislative
Bill ID
SB189
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies Financial advisers Investors
Industry sector
5239.1 Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
Activity scope
Virtual currency kiosk operations Cryptocurrency ATM compliance Digital asset services
Geographic scope
US-KY US-KY

Taxonomy

Primary area
Financial Services
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Anti-Money Laundering Securities Banking

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