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‘Superman29’ May Do Time: California Resident Pleads Guilty to Laundering Millions Using Illegal Bitcoin ATMs
22.7.2020
Kais Mohammad a.k.a. “Superman29” agreed to plead guilty to federal charges that he ran an unlicensed Bitcoin-ATM network and laundered up to $25 million, according to the DOJ
Bitcoin ATM Growth May Be a Boon for Money Launderers
24.6.2020
Crypto analytics company CipherTrace found bitcoin ATMs are increasingly being used to send funds to "high-risk exchanges" suspected of facilitating illicit activity
7-Eleven, CVS, Rite Aid: Libertyx Adds 20,000 Stores to Buy Bitcoin With Cash
23.6.2020
Libertyx has expanded its network to include 20,000 7-Eleven, CVS, and Rite Aid Pharmacy stores where customers can buy bitcoin with cash. They can also buy bitcoin using debit cards at one of Libertyx’s vast network of ATMs, bringing the total of locations to 25,000 across 45 U.S. states....
Simple Ledger Protocol Universe Is Thriving: Lottery, Mint, ATMs, Over 8,500 SLP Tokens Created
21.6.2020
It’s been close to twelve months since we reported on the vast Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) universe built on top of the Bitcoin Cash chain. At the time, there were 2,700 unique SLP tokens created, and that’s increased by 217% during the last year with 8,585 SLP tokens created to-date....
There Are Now More Than 8,000 Bitcoin ATMs Worldwide
17.6.2020
The number of crypto ATMs worldwide has grown to more than 8,000, just months after passing the 7,000 mark in March
US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs: 88% of the Funds Exit the Country via Machines
4.6.2020
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO John Jeffries, crypto-cash machines will attract “greater…regulatory focus” in a bid to rein-in alleged...
Bitcoin ATMs Face Tighter Regulations Over Money Laundering
3.6.2020
The global regulatory landscape is tightening for crypto ATM operators
Russia’s Biggest Bank is Buying 5000 Blockchain ATMs That Can Mine Crypto
28.5.2020
Russia’s biggest bank is spending more than $100 million on 5,000 blockchain enabled ATMs ... that are capable of mining cryptocurrency
Sberbank to Roll out 5,000 Apple&Google Pay-compatible Blockchain ATMs
26.5.2020
Major banks in Russia are looking to do away with plastic card-powered personal finance – and are turning to blockchain to boost contactless transactions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The banks are being led by blockchain-keen Sberbank, which has just bought around 5,000 contactless ATMs...
New Crypto Bull Cycle, Ripple’s MoneyTap in ATMs + More News
18.5.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Major venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has predicted a fourth crypto bull cycle, driven...
Ripple Settlements Are Coming to Japanese ATMs
17.5.2020
SBI wants to use Ripple-powered settlement to make it easier for Japanese consumers to access funds regardless of banking affiliation
Coinstar Plans Massive Expansion of Coinme Bitcoin ATMs as Usage Spikes 40%
8.5.2020
Coinstar, the coin counting kiosk maker hosting 3,500 Coinme bitcoin ATMs, is considering doubling that count after a surge in usage amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Bitcoin ATM Locations Surge to Over 7700 Worldwide Amid Global Crisis
6.5.2020
The number of bitcoin ATM locations has been growing rapidly amid nationwide lockdowns and the coronavirus crisis. With hundreds of new machines added each month, there are now more than 7,700 bitcoin ATMs spread all over the world. A new bitcoin ATM operator also installed its first bitcoin...
General Bytes ATM Developers Add Two-Way Support for Bitcoin Cash-Based SLP Tokens
23.4.2020
The Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) has been extremely popular among Bitcoin Cash (BCH) advocates and the SLP token universe has grown quite large. SLP tokens have seen a myriad of applications built around them and a slew of unique tokens have gained real-world value after being listed on exchanges....
Oxford Law Says World Needs Crypto Regulation to Prevent Financial Meltdown
20.4.2020
Oxford law researchers say crypto regulation is needed for preventing traditional financial markets from systemic risk
Blockchain Bites: ConsenSys Cuts, dForce Doomsday and Bitcoin ATMs Boom
20.4.2020
ConsenSys cut staff for the second time in 2020. DForce faces doomsday. And Bitcoin ATMs are booming
Bitcoin ATMs Expand Despite Shelter-in-Place Rules
19.4.2020
Bitcoin ATM networks are simultaneously growing and retracting due to coronavirus precautions
Nigeria Becomes Eighth African Nation to Welcome Bitcoin ATMs
1.4.2020
Despite having the largest Bitcoin trade volume in Africa, Nigeria is the eighth country in the continent to welcome a Bitcoin ATM
Egypt Limits Bank and ATM Withdrawals Citing Rampant Cash Outflow and Coronavirus Fears
30.3.2020
On Sunday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced it had instructed financial institutions in the country to put withdrawal limits in place for cash. Regional reports disclose that Egyptian residents can only withdraw 10,000 Egyptian pounds ($640) and businesses can only withdraw 50,000 pounds...
Sending Cash to Friends and Family Through Bitcoin ATMs Is Safer Than Crowding Bank Offices During Pandemic
16.3.2020
Transferring money over traditional channels may involve a lot of queuing in lines these days. Authorities around the world are trying to prevent large groups of people gathering in confined spaces to reduce the risk of transmitting the coronavirus infection. Remittances are a lifeline for people...