Service US Money Transmission 95% Crypto-Assets 72%
Specialism Enforcement - Financial Penalty 92% Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) 88%
2026-03-17 18:05:47 · ataylor@vixio.com
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2972112
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Classification

Service
US Money Transmission (95%)

Bitcoin Depot is a licensed money transmitter in Connecticut whose license has been summarily suspended by the state Banking Commissioner for violations of money transmission regulations, AML/KYC requirements, and consumer protection laws.

Crypto-Assets (72%)

The enforcement action involves virtual currency kiosk operations and crypto-asset transmission, making crypto-asset payment services a secondary consideration, though the primary violation is money transmission licensing.

Specialism
Enforcement - Financial Penalty (92%)

The Connecticut Banking Commissioner has issued a summary suspension of Bitcoin Depot's money transmission license for multiple regulatory violations, constituting a formal enforcement action with temporary removal of authorization.

Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) (88%)

The suspension was triggered by failures in AML/CTF controls, KYC procedures, and inadequate anti-money laundering implementation, making AML/CTF the underlying subject matter of the enforcement action.

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TITLE: Connecticut Banking Commissioner Summarily Suspends Bitcoin Depot's Money Transmission License BODY: On March 9, 2026, Connecticut's Banking Commissioner Jorge L. Perez issued an order summarily suspending Bitcoin Depot Operating LLC d/b/a Bitcoin Depot (formerly LUX Vending LLC), a virtual currency kiosk operator, from engaging in money transmission activities in Connecticut. The suspension is effective immediately upon receipt of the order. The Commissioner found that Bitcoin Depot violated multiple provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes and federal anti-money laundering regulations. Key violations include: failing to maintain the required minimum tangible net worth of $1,000,000 in 2022 and 2023; charging excessive fees exceeding the statutory 15 percent limit on virtual currency transactions, collecting $150,426.27 in excess fees from 1,015 transactions; failing to provide full refunds to defrauded customers as required by law; failing to obtain government-issued identification from 19 customers; allowing customers to exceed daily transaction limits; and failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering and know-your-customer controls. The Commissioner documented seven Connecticut consumers who lost a combined $112,120 to scams facilitated through Bitcoin Depot's kiosks, with the company refusing refunds despite meeting statutory requirements. The company also faced enforcement actions from Iowa, Maine, Florida, and Minnesota authorities, including a $1,900,000 settlement with Maine related to consumer harm. Bitcoin Depot must immediately cease accepting funds from Connecticut customers and disable all kiosks. Within seven days, it must segregate all customer funds in trust accounts and provide detailed reports of holdings. The Commissioner has issued an order requiring restitution to defrauded consumers and disgorgement of fees obtained through unsafe practices. Bitcoin Depot may request a hearing within 14 days. If no hearing is requested or the company fails to appear, the Commissioner will issue a permanent license revocation order and may impose civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation.
  • Scraped:2026-03-17 18:05:47
  • Created:2026-03-17 18:05:47
  • By:ataylor@vixio.com (61)