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Monitoring Wisconsin legislation that impacts blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital asset innovation.

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Wisconsin Blockchain Policy Score

Based on 5 tracked bills — measuring how legislative outcomes favor blockchain innovation, consumer protection, and regulatory clarity.

3 Pro-Innovation 2 Regulatory 1 Signed Into Law
5 Bills Tracked
0 Active
1 Signed Into Law
4 Did Not Pass
Pro-Innovation Regulatory Restrictive | Active In Committee Signed Into Law Failed
Did Not Pass AB 892 / SB 885 2025-2026
Support Pro-Crypto

Staking Clarity Act

The Staking Clarity Act sought to clarify that cryptocurrency staking is not a securities transaction under Wisconsin law. The bill passed the Assembly on February 19, 2026, and the Senate committee recommended concurrence 3-2, but it failed to pass before the session ended. The companion bill SB 885 was sponsored by Sen. Cabral-Guevara.

Sponsors: Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee), Rep. Gustafson, Rep. Tranel, Rep. Tusler, Rep. Wittke, Rep. Knodl, Rep. Ortiz-Velez Official Bill Text →
Did Not Pass AB 471 / SB 535 2025-2026
Support Pro-Crypto

Crypto Clarity and Innovation Act

The Crypto Clarity and Innovation Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in Wisconsin. It defines key terms including virtual currency, digital asset, and blockchain technology, and creates clear guidelines for businesses operating in the digital asset space. Senate companion SB 535 was sponsored by Sen. Testin and Sen. Cabral-Guevara. Failed to pass before the session ended.

Sponsors: Rep. Neylon, Rep. Gustafson, Rep. Gundrum, Rep. Knodl, Rep. Kreibich, Rep. Krug, Rep. Tranel, Rep. Wittke Official Bill Text →
Did Not Pass SB 951 2025-2026
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The WIN Bill (Office of Financial Technology Innovation Act)

The WIN Bill (Wisconsin Innovation Network) would create the Office of Financial Technology Innovation within the Department of Financial Institutions and establish a cryptocurrency pilot project with $700,000/year in funding. Authored by Sen. Dora Drake and co-sponsored by Rep. Rivera-Wagner, the bill had a public hearing on February 25, 2026, but failed to pass before the session ended. WBBC hosted a WIN Bill event at StartingBlock Madison in March 2025.

  • Creates Office of Financial Technology Innovation in DFI
  • Establishes cryptocurrency pilot project through July 2030
  • Funded at $700,000/year for education, grants, and business support
  • Public hearing held 2/25/2026
  • Failed to pass before session ended (SJR 1)
Sponsors: Sen. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) Official Bill Text →
Signed Into Law AB 968 / SB 975 2025-2026
Monitor Regulatory

Virtual Currency Kiosk Regulation

This bipartisan bill regulates virtual currency kiosks (Bitcoin ATMs) in Wisconsin. It passed the Assembly on February 18, 2026, and the Senate unanimously 33-0 on March 17, 2026. Governor signed it into law on April 8, 2026 as 2025 Wisconsin Act 226. The bill had broad bipartisan support with dozens of co-sponsors from both parties.

Sponsors: Rep. Snyder, Rep. Doyle, Rep. Gundrum, Rep. Novak, Rep. Subeck, Sen. James, and 30+ bipartisan co-sponsors Official Bill Text →
Did Not Pass AB 840 / SB 843 2025-2026
Monitor Regulatory

Data Center Requirements Act

This bill establishes certain requirements related to data centers operating in Wisconsin. It passed the Assembly 53-44-2 but failed to pass the Senate before the session ended. Rep. Neylon was among the co-sponsors. The bill addresses siting, permitting, and operational standards for large-scale data center facilities.

Sponsors: Rep. Zimmerman, Sen. Quinn, and 33 bipartisan co-sponsors Official Bill Text →

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