Washington · Updated 04.12.26
Privacy coins in Washington
In Washington you can buy Zcash on the major US exchanges that have completed the state's strict licensing. Monero is generally not available on regulated US platforms. Washington's licensing rules are tougher than most states, so some smaller platforms do not serve Washington at all. Several Washington cities (Spokane, Spokane Valley) have also banned physical crypto ATMs.
Your two options
Zcash (ZEC)
Available on local exchanges
Yes, you can buy Zcash in Washington.
Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Limited availability
Monero is generally not available to Washington residents through regulated US exchanges.
Read the Monero guide >What to know
Washington's strict rules mean the exchanges that do serve the state are usually well-vetted, but your options are narrower than in more deregulated states like Montana. Check that any platform you use explicitly supports Washington before signing up. If you rely on physical crypto ATMs, both Spokane and Spokane Valley are off the table and more Washington cities may follow.
Regulatory detail
Federal US rules apply. Stringent WA DFI money transmitter license required. Municipal kiosk bans (Spokane since August 2025, Spokane Valley April 2026).