• Assembly Bill 471 exempts blockchain operators from money transmitter licenses.
• The bill prohibits state and local governments from restricting users over crypto payments.
• Wisconsin legislation protects self-hosted wallets and digital asset staking activities.

Wisconsin legislators have introduced Assembly Bill 471 to establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency and blockchain operations within the state. The bill was presented on September 29, 2025, by Representatives Neylon, Gustafson, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Krug, and Tranel.

The legislation creates exemptions from money transmitter licensing requirements for several blockchain-related activities. Under current Wisconsin law, the Department of Financial Institutions regulates money transmitters, requiring licenses for businesses handling payment instruments and stored value.

Assembly Bill 471 would exclu…

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• Assembly Bill 471 exempts blockchain operators from money transmitter licenses.
• The bill prohibits state and local governments from restricting users over crypto payments.
• Wisconsin legislation protects self-hosted wallets and digital asset staking activities.

Wisconsin legislators have introduced Assembly Bill 471 to establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency and blockchain operations within the state. The bill was presented on September 29, 2025, by Representatives Neylon, Gustafson, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Krug, and Tranel.

The legislation creates exemptions from money transmitter licensing requirements for several blockchain-related activities. Under current Wisconsin law, the Department of Financial Institutions regulates money transmitters, requiring licenses for businesses handling payment instruments and stored value.

Assembly Bill 471 would exclu…

Read The Full Article Wisconsin Bill AB471 Moves to Regulate Crypto, Protect Mining and Self-Custody On Coin Edition.