Spokane County Proposes Ban on Cryptocurrency Kiosks in Unincorporated Areas

Spokane, WA, October 13, 2026 —

Spokane County is proposing to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in areas of the county that are unincorporated. The available information does not specify the terms of the proposal or what steps, if any, remain before it could take effect.

No details were provided about the reason for the proposed ban, which locations or kiosks would be covered, or whether the proposal would include exceptions. The information also does not identify who introduced or is advancing the proposal.

The proposal’s status and timeline are not provided. It is not clear whether the county has scheduled a public meeting, begun a formal review, or set a date for a decision. No information was supplied about public comments or responses from kiosk operators.

The proposal is described as applying to unincorporated areas of Spokane County. The available summary does not say whether it would apply elsewhere or explain how the county would define or enforce a ban. It also does not describe any penalties or other consequences for operating a kiosk if a ban were adopted.

For now, the information establishes only that Spokane County is proposing a ban in its unincorporated areas. Further details about the proposal’s rationale, scope, process and potential effect were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Belle Lewis NonStop Local Reporter on www.khq.com, see more information here.