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Crypto ATM laws in Tennessee

Tennessee bans crypto ATMs (virtual currency kiosks) in most forms: Class A misdemeanor to knowingly install/allow/operate a kiosk, per secondary.

Last verified: 2026-10-27

Status	enacted
Law	Public Chapter 766 (HB 2505, 2026)
Daily limit, new user
Daily limit, existing user
Other limits	BAN (Class A misdemeanor to knowingly install/allow/operate a kiosk, per secondary)
Fee cap	not stated / not verified
License required	not stated / not verified
Fraud refund rule	not stated / not verified
Warning/disclosure required	not stated / not verified
Effective date	2026-07-01

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2505&ga=114

Verification note: OFFICIAL SUMMARY read (agency/legislative summary, not statute text). Official bill page confirms Pub. Ch. 766 and 07/01/2026 effective date; ban wording not read in statute text — PARTIALLY VERIFIED.

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FAQ

What is the crypto ATM limit in Tennessee?

We found no verified dollar daily limit in official sources.

Is there a crypto ATM fee cap in Tennessee?

We found no verified fee cap.

Can I get a refund after a crypto ATM scam in Tennessee?

No state-specific refund rule was verified. Report the scam to the operator, local police and the FBI's IC3 (ic3.gov) right away.

Are crypto ATMs legal in Tennessee?

Tennessee bans crypto ATMs (virtual currency kiosks) in most forms: Class A misdemeanor to knowingly install/allow/operate a kiosk, per secondary.