Crypto ATM laws in Idaho: a guide for operators (2026)
Idaho has no kiosk law: the Legislature passed one in 2026 (S1359a) but the governor vetoed it. A money transmitter license applies to many virtual currency exchangers.
No kiosk-specific law · Last checked
Licensing in Idaho
Money transmitter license from the Idaho Department of Finance under the Idaho Money Transmitters Act (Idaho Code 26-29). The statute does not mention virtual currency. Department guidance says a virtual currency exchanger that accepts fiat 'for later delivery to a third party' in connection with a crypto purchase must be licensed. This is guidance, not statute.
Regulator: Idaho Department of Finance · License: Money transmitter license (by guidance)
Sources: Idaho DOF Money Transmitters page (VC exchanger guidance) · Idaho Code 26-2902 definitions · CSBS MTMA update August 2026 (Idaho not listed) (secondary)
Kiosk-specific rules
Idaho has no law written specifically for crypto ATMs as of 2026-10-28. The general money transmission rules above and the federal rules still apply.
Bills and changes to watch
- S1359a (2026), the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, passed the Legislature and was VETOED by Gov. Little. His letter cites 'critical drafting deficiencies' and asks for tighter definitions, clear enforcement standards and a realistic implementation framework. Veto date unconfirmed.
- H0646 and S1333 (2026), earlier versions of the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, were not enacted.
Practical hurdles
- Whether a kiosk needs a license turns on Department of Finance guidance, not statute. Operators should confirm with the Department.
- A revised kiosk bill is likely in 2027, since the governor vetoed over drafting rather than policy.
Sources: Gov. Little vetoes five bills (S1359a) · Idaho Legislature 2026 legislation list (S1359a VETOED) · S1359 text
What we couldn't confirm
- Veto date and the substance of S1359a (caps, refunds). we didn't open the bill text or the veto letter.
- Final status of H0646 and S1333 (presumably died in committee).
- No enforcement actions or local bans were found.
Run machines in Idaho? Put them on Bitcoin Scouts
Bitcoin Scouts is the crypto ATM map that shows which machines are working right now. It's built by the team behind QuickieCoin, a bitcoin ATM operator in New Jersey, so we wrote this guide the way we wish someone had written it for us.
- Claim your listings, free. Verify your company, fix addresses and hours, add photos, and send live status so customers stop driving to dead machines. Claiming and editing are always free. Claim your machines
- Compliance calendar, included. Tell us your states and get FinCEN, NMLS and state kiosk deadlines in one list, with a calendar feed for Google or Outlook and email reminders, each item linked to the rule it came from. Open the calendar
- Pro, $4 per machine a month. Live fees by API, 13 months of analytics, replies to reviews, and uptime watch with fast down alerts. New operators get Pro free for 90 days when their claim is approved.
- Promoted machines, $15 per machine a month. A clearly labelled spot in nearby searches for machines that are online and post their fee. Promote a machine
- Featured operator, $49 a month. Your brand on your own listings and pins, a rich company page, an offer line, and no competitor ads on your listings. It never changes search rank. Become featured