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Rhode Island enacts new virtual currency kiosk provisions

June 27, 2025

On June 23, the governor of Rhode Island signed into law HB 5121 which grants Rhode Island new currency transmission laws to regulate and establish new licensing, disclosure and anti-fraud requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators. The act requires a virtual currency kiosk operator not to engage in virtual currency business activity with someone unless licensed in the state as a money transmitter. The law mandates that operators must clearly disclose all relevant terms and conditions in a language chosen by the customer and must use blockchain analytics software to prevent transactions involving wallets known to be associated with fraudulent activity. The act sets daily transaction limits of $2,000 for new customers and $5,000 for existing customers, regardless of the number of kiosks used, and requires operators to provide live customer service during specified hours. All provisions, except those related to transaction receipts — which take effect November 1 — are effective immediately.