SB2709

Virtual currency kiosks and civil forfeiture of property used in the course of crimes; create provisions concerning.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi SB2709 regulates virtual currency kiosks, requiring licensing, disclosure of material risks, and fraud prevention measures.

Mississippi SB2707, known as the "Money Transmission Modernization Act for Virtual Currency Kiosks," mandates licensing for virtual currency kiosk operators, prohibiting the use of terms like "ATM" in signage. Operators must disclose material risks of virtual currency transactions, including the irreversible nature of transactions and lack of government backing. It requires operators to use blockchain analytics software to prevent illicit activities and establish anti-fraud policies.

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Jan 19

Senate

Referred To Business and Financial Institutions