Indiana committee advances crypto ATM ban, weakened pension investment bill

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 798

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Hoosier lawmakers on Wednesday pushed their attempt to regulate digital currency kiosks — commonly known as cryptocurrency ATMs — into an all-out ban. They also walked back legislation letting crypto into public pension investments.

House Bill 1116 previously would’ve required kiosk operators to get licensed, verify customers’ identities and operate under strict limits on transaction amounts and fees. Operators at last week’s hearing complained the measure would drive them out of business in …

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