Illinois on Monday approved two new laws that give state regulators stronger tools to police crypto businesses and curb scams at cash-to-crypto kiosks.

The governor used the moment to criticize US President Donald Trump for recent federal moves that, according to his office, loosen protections for consumers.

State Gives Regulator New Powers

SB 1797 hands the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation authority to supervise digital-asset exchanges and related firms.

“While the Trump Administration is letting crypto bros write federal policy, Illinois is implementing common-sense protections for investors and consumers,” Governor JB Pritzker said.

While Trump lets crypto bros write federal policy, Illinois is implementing common-sense protections for investors and

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