Delaware Advances Bill to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Statewide

Delaware lawmakers have advanced legislation that would ban cryptocurrency kiosks statewide, according to Decrypt. The proposal targets Bitcoin ATMs and similar crypto kiosks, with existing machines required to be physically removed within 90 days if the measure becomes law.

The development matters because it signals a more aggressive regulatory approach to consumer-facing crypto infrastructure. Rather than limiting fees, disclosures, or transaction rules, the bill would eliminate these kiosks from the state entirely.

Supporters of the measure have framed the machines as “predatory,” reflecting concerns about how crypto ATMs are used and marketed. The source material does not provide additional details on specific incidents, enforcement mechanisms, or the bill’s remaining legislative steps.

For crypto companies and kiosk operators, the bill would create a direct compliance issue in Delaware if enacted. For users, it would remove an in-person channel for buying or interacting with cryptocurrency through physical machines.

The proposal is part of a wider policy debate over how states should treat crypto access points that sit outside traditional financial venues. Delaware’s bill stands out because it would mandate removal of the machines rather than regulate them under new operating conditions.