Louisiana · Updated 04.12.26
Privacy coins in Louisiana
In Louisiana you can buy Zcash on all the major US exchanges. Monero is generally not available on regulated US platforms. Louisiana is in a regulatory reshuffle: the 2024 Virtual Currency Business Act is being repealed by SB 163 in 2026 and oversight is moving back to the Office of Financial Institutions. The change does not affect regular buyers.
Your two options
Zcash (ZEC)
Available on local exchanges
Yes, you can buy Zcash in Louisiana.
Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Limited availability
Monero is generally not available to Louisiana residents through regulated US exchanges.
Read the Monero guide >What to know
The regulatory shift should not affect regular buyers on a day-to-day basis. It mostly matters for exchanges and crypto companies deciding how to register.
Regulatory detail
Federal US rules apply. 2024 Virtual Currency Business Act being repealed by SB163 in 2026. Oversight shifting to Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.