{"id":48329,"date":"2025-08-19T13:27:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=48329"},"modified":"2025-08-19T13:27:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:27:48","slug":"illinois-governor-enacts-new-crypto-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/illinois-governor-enacts-new-crypto-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Governor Enacts New Crypto Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"234\"><strong>Illinois Governor JB Pritzke<\/strong>r signed and enacted two new bills on Monday, August 18, 2025, targeting crypto companies and <strong>ATM<\/strong> operators. These laws aim to regulate the state\u2019s digital asset ecosystem and enhance consumer protection.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/illinois-governor-enacts-new-crypto-regulations\/#Digital_Assets_and_Consumer_Protection_Act\" title=\"Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act\">Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/illinois-governor-enacts-new-crypto-regulations\/#Governor_Pritzker_Criticizes_Trump_Administration\" title=\"Governor Pritzker Criticizes Trump Administration\">Governor Pritzker Criticizes Trump Administration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Assets_and_Consumer_Protection_Act\"><\/span>Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"468\">The first bill, SB 1797, grants the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) authority to oversee crypto exchanges and companies. Key provisions include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"711\">\n<li data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"542\">\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"542\">Requiring crypto companies to maintain adequate financial resources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"611\">\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"611\">Mandating strong cybersecurity measures and anti-fraud policies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"711\">\n<p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"711\">Ensuring disclosures and customer service standards on par with traditional financial services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"853\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governor_Pritzker_Criticizes_Trump_Administration\"><\/span>Governor Pritzker Criticizes Trump Administration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"853\">Governor Pritzker commented on federal crypto policy under <strong>President Donald Trump<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<p data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1088\">\u201cWhile the Trump Administration allows crypto affiliates to write federal policy, Illinois applies sensible protections for investors and consumers at a time when fraudsters continue to thrive and federal safeguards are eroding.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1307\"><strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1123\">Measures Against Crypto Fraud<\/strong><br data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\" \/>According to <strong>FBI<\/strong> data, Illinois lost over $272 million to crypto-related fraud in 2024, ranking fifth among U.S. states. The new laws aim to prevent such losses and protect users.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1517\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">By strengthening regulations on crypto exchanges and ATMs, Illinois is positioning itself as a leader in digital finance in the U.S., prioritizing investor protection and the security of the crypto ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1517\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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