Washington Seeks $1 Million in Crypto Kiosk Refunds
State regulators are challenging kiosk markups that impacted residents using digital transaction services.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Inflation
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The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has moved to revoke the license of Digital Access LLC, a operator of 50 crypto kiosks across the state. Officials are seeking over $1 million in refunds for customers who were allegedly overcharged through excessive transaction markups.
Why it matters
This enforcement action targets alleged failures in regulatory compliance and consumer protection protocols for users of digital currency kiosks. It underscores the financial risks households face when utilizing third-party transaction services that may lack sufficient oversight.
Digital Access LLC is accused of charging transaction markups as high as 31% of fair market value. The state is currently pursuing over $1 million in total refunds for affected kiosk users across 50 locations.
The players
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
The state regulator responsible for protecting consumers and overseeing the licensing of financial service providers.
Digital Access LLC
An operator of 50 cryptocurrency kiosks in Washington state currently facing license revocation.
The details
The state alleges that Digital Access LLC failed to maintain required transaction monitoring, compliance reporting, and protections for elderly consumers. Between 2023 and 2025, the firm reportedly applied markups reaching 31% on crypto transactions. Households that utilized these kiosks may have incurred costs significantly above fair market value, leading to the current push for reimbursement.
Timeline
Alleged transaction markups occurred between 2023 and 2025.
DFI filed charges against CoinFlip in September 2026.
The DFI announced legal action against Digital Access LLC on October 19, 2026.
Money Landscape
This enforcement action highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of digital asset kiosks within the broader financial services sector. It follows a tightening trend as state agencies work to align emerging crypto-based transactional models with long-standing consumer protection mandates.
If you have utilized digital kiosks in Washington, review your past transaction receipts from 2023 through 2025 for markups exceeding fair market rates. Consult with a financial professional or the state regulatory office to understand how this pending litigation might affect potential claims for fee refunds.
The takeaway
Regulators are cracking down on hidden costs in the crypto kiosk market, aiming to recoup significant consumer losses. Review your financial records from recent years to identify potential overcharges and monitor state updates regarding the progress of this refund effort.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by My Bellingham Now -.
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