{"id":50393,"date":"2025-10-01T03:46:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T03:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=50393"},"modified":"2025-10-01T03:46:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T03:46:49","slug":"wisconsin-bill-looks-to-ease-crypto-rules-for-everyday-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=50393","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Bill Looks to Ease Crypto Rules for Everyday Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wisconsin lawmakers have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">put forward<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a new bill that could make life <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a lot<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> easier for <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">people<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> working in <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The proposal, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">called<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Assembly Bill 471, aims to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">remove<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">need<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for a money transmitter license for <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">certain<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> blockchain-related activities.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It\u2019s meant to give a little more freedom to developers, stakers, node operators, and others who help keep crypto networks running behind the scenes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What the Bill Actually Covers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This bill would <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">let people<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> accept <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> payments, use self-hosted wallets, or run a node without <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">needing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a money transmitter license from the state.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It also covers <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">things like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> creating blockchain software or staking your own <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> If passed, the law would prevent state or local agencies from <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">getting in the way of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> these activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f1fa-1f1f8.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Wisconsin lawmakers introduce \u201cBitcoin Rights\u201d bill (AB471)<\/p>\n<p>It exempts self-custody, nodes, mining, staking, and blockchain software from money transmitter licensing. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tV3ulxQM4a\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/tV3ulxQM4a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BTC_Archive\/status\/1973045880023310714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> That\u2019s a big deal for people who aren\u2019t running exchanges or handling customer funds, but still play a key role in how crypto works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where the Line Is Drawn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The bill is not giving a free pass to everyone. It draws a clear line when it comes to converting crypto into regular money. If your business involves turning digital assets into dollars or handling bank deposits, this bill won\u2019t apply to you. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The focus is on protecting activities that <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">happen<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> entirely within the crypto world, not those that <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">touch<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the traditional financial system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in October2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Support, But No Guarantee Yet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This isn\u2019t just a one-party project. The bill already has support from lawmakers on both sides, with nine sponsors signed on. Even so, it hasn\u2019t passed yet. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">now sitting<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with the Committee on Financial Institutions, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">waiting to be reviewed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That means it could still be revised, delayed, or rejected depending on how the discussion <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">plays out<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057\" data-coin-id=\"eth\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<img id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-chart__info-icon-img\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-chart__info-name\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-symbol\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-chart__info-symbol\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-current\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-price\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-chart__info-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-change\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-chart__info-change\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-extra\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-marketcap\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-chart__info-marketcap\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n\t\t<canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dca1ee59057-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Some Are Backing It<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People who support the bill say it could help bring more crypto activity to Wisconsin. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">think<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> it <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">gives<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> much-needed clarity for small teams and solo developers who <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">might<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">afraid of getting caught up in confusing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> regulations.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some believe it could even set an example for other states to follow, especially those still figuring out how to approach <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not everyone is sold, though. Critics point out that state rules can only go so far. Federal laws still apply, and agencies like FinCEN are unlikely to change their stance just because Wisconsin does. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The bill also doesn\u2019t apply to banks or platforms that convert <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to fiat, which limits <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how much it really changes<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why It\u2019s Coming Up Now<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s a reason this is happening now. Crypto regulation is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">all over the place<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and businesses are tired of guessing what the rules are from one state to another. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A move like this could make Wisconsin more appealing to crypto developers who <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> want to build without worrying about whether they\u2019re breaking the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Comes Next<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The main thing to watch is whether the bill clears the committee and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">makes it to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a vote. Even if it passes, people will be watching to see how Wisconsin actually handles enforcement. Businesses will need to decide if the law makes the state more crypto-friendly in practice, not just on paper. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Either way, it\u2019s a sign that states are starting to think <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">harder<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> about how <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> fits into the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bigger<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n        <\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Wisconsin\u2019s Assembly Bill 471 would remove the need for a money transmitter license for crypto activities like staking, running a node, or using self-hosted wallets.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The bill protects blockchain developers and participants who stay within the crypto ecosystem and don\u2019t convert assets to fiat.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        It already has bipartisan support but still needs to pass through the Committee on Financial Institutions before becoming law.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Supporters believe the bill could attract more crypto builders to Wisconsin by offering regulatory clarity.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Federal laws still apply, so the bill\u2019s impact may be limited, especially for companies that interact with banks or fiat currencies.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/wisconsin-crypto-bill-looks-to-ease-crypto-rules-for-everyday-users\/\">Wisconsin Bill Looks to Ease Crypto Rules for Everyday Users<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wisconsin lawmakers have put forward a new bill that could make life a lot easier for people working in crypto. The proposal, called Assembly Bill 471, aims to remove the need for a money transmitter license for certain blockchain-related activities. 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