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Illinois Digital Assets Update and Webpage Launch

This episode explores the basics of Illinois' new cryptocurrency legislation signed by Governor Pritzker in August 2025, establishing the state as a Midwest leader in digital asset consumer protection. Jake Hamilton, IDFPR’s Innovation Officer and prior co-host of Making Cents of Money, returns to discuss a new digital asset regulation resource to help both consumers and businesses navigate this new legislation.

Visit the new Digital Assets page on IDFPR's website.

You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

References

• Illinois Compiled Statutes - FINANCIAL REGULATION (205 ILCS 731/) Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (DACPA)
• FINANCIAL REGULATION (205 ILCS 732/) Digital Asset Kiosks Act (DAKA)