Arizona Bans Bitcoin Bills, Tightens ATM Rules Instead

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Arizona Governor Bans Bitcoin Bills, Tightens ATM Rules Instead

Written by Aaron S.,

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Last Updated: May 13, 2025

Key Takeaways

Arizona passed a new law requiring Bitcoin ATMs to warn users about scams and provide detailed receipts;
Governor Hobbs rejected a crypto reserve fund, calling digital assets too unstable for public money;
A separate proposal to allow crypto tax payments was also rejected due to financial risk concerns.

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Arizona Governor Bans Bitcoin Bills, Tightens ATM Rules Instead

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Katie Hobbs, the governor of Arizona, has blocked two cryptocurrency proposals but approved a new law that tightens rules for Bitcoin BTC $103,132.33 ATMs.

On May 12, she signed House Bill 2387, which sets new requirements for crypto kiosk operators. The law is meant to prevent fraud and make crypto transactions more transparent for everyday users.

Under the new law, Bitcoin ATMs must display clear warnings in multiple languages about common crypto scams. Users will need to acknowledge these risks before making a transaction. Receipts must include key details such as transaction data, fees, refund terms, and contact information.

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The same day she signed the consumer protection bill, Hobbs rejected Senate Bill 1373. This bill would have set up a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, which would allow Arizona to store cryptocurrencies gained from seizures or approved through legislation.

Governor Hobbs said crypto markets are too unstable to justify using state funds in this way. She added that earlier legislation already allows the state to use crypto in limited ways that do not put public money at risk.

Another bill, Senate Bill 1024, also failed to pass. It would have let people pay taxes, fees, and fines using cryptocurrencies through approved payment providers. Although it tried to shield the state from crypto price swings, Governor Hobbs still found the risk too high.

On May 7, Governor Hobbs signed House Bill 27449 into law. What does the bill cover? Read the full story.