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Minnesota crypto ATM ban takes effect after $1M in senior scams

2 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

2 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 2 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Minnesota has enacted a statewide ban on crypto ATMs due to approximately $1 million in scam losses linked to these machines from 2023 to 2025, primarily affecting senior citizens. Operators must deactivate crypto kiosks by August 1, 2026, and remove them by the end of the year.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 29 Jul 2026 and 2 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face closure of a key crypto cash-in channel in Minnesota as state law bans all crypto ATMs. Quickly explore alternate payment and onboarding routes to avoid losing customers who depend on kiosks.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 29 Jul 2026 · latest 2 Aug 2026

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