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Former MoneyGram veteran Alex Holmes is now leading Bitcoin Depot, as crypto ATM operators face mounting legal scrutiny in multiple US states.
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ATM News
ATM (automated teller machine) is an electronic device that is used by financial services to provide various operations for their customers. The most commonly used ATM transactions are cash deposits and withdrawals, transferring funds and obtaining account information. Some current ATMs are also capable of performing such operations as selling train and lottery tickets, offering an opportunity for charitable donations and retailing concert tickets. The outburst of the popularity of cryptocurrency has also influenced ATMs and led to the development of cryptocurrency ATMs. The most popular of them is, of course, Bitcoin ATMs that allow people to exchange Bitcoin for cash, but one can also find Litecoin and Ethereum ATMs. However, crypto ATMs are not an ATM in the traditional sense, as it is not connected to a bank account, but to the Bitcoin exchange itself.
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Connecticut halts Bitcoin Depot’s operations, with the company expecting lower revenue in 2026 amid mounting regulatory pressure and a steep decline in its stock price.
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Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK.
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Representative Erin Koegel proposed a total ban on crypto ATMs in Minnesota, building on a 2024 state law that imposed restrictions on kiosk operators.
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Bitcoin Depot is moving to require ID for all transactions as regulators have cracked down on crypto ATM operators over scams and money laundering concerns.
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Crypto Dispensers is weighing a $100 million sale as its CEO faces federal accusations of running a multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme.
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Kenyan regulators say no crypto firms are licensed under the new VASP Act and warn that providers claiming approval are doing so illegally.
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The biggest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America is expanding to Hong Kong, citing growing global demand for cash-to-crypto access.
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The United Nations is preparing to launch a blockchain academy for governments and a UN-led blockchain advisory group to assist countries in adopting the technology.
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Minister Tony Burke said the government won’t be pushing for an outright ban on crypto ATMs, but he wants to provide AUSTRAC with the power to implement one.
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Responding to a report about crypto ATM fraud in Wyoming, Senator Cynthia Lummis said the chamber’s market structure bill could address specific risks.
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The attorney general for the District of Columbia, Brian Schwalb, alleges that Athena Bitcoin charged undisclosed fees and had insufficient safeguards to stop fraud and scams.
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Bitcoin is sluggish at the end of the month, but that didn’t stop Strategy and Metaplanet from buying over 5,000 BTC in August.
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Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress.
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Illinois enacts first-in-Midwest crypto consumer protections, requiring exchange oversight and capping ATM fees at 18%.
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