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Gladiator II May Have Starred Timothée Chalamet If Not For This Hulu Series
25.11.2024
The next time someone tries to tell you nothing productive comes from binge-watching TV, just point them to Gladiator II. In a Hollywood Reporter feature on the making of the Ridley Scott-helmed film, it was revealed that the director binge-watching Paul Mescal’s Hulu series Normal People is what...
Unprecedented Downturn: Over 5,700 Crypto ATMs Decommissioned in 2023, Marking First Annual Decline
31.12.2023
Crypto automated teller machines (ATMs) have experienced a decline this year, marking the first downturn since October 2013, with the total count dipping from 39,350 to the present 33,620. Approximately 5,730 cryptocurrency ATMs have been decommissioned, constituting a 14.56% decrease from the peak...
Crypto ATMs Vanish at Rapid Rate in 2023, Data Highlights Downward Trend Peaked in July
24.10.2023
2023 has marked a notable decline in the number of crypto automated teller machines worldwide, plunging to levels not seen since November 2021. Data from coinatmradar.com reveal that July witnessed the steepest fall, with 4,123 crypto ATMs vanishing from the industry. The Ebb and Flow of Crypto...
UK Regulator Continues Crackdown on Crypto ATMs, Checks 18 New Sites
11.7.2023
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proceeding with efforts to shut down all bitcoin ATMs “illegally operating” in the country. After more inspections in the past couple of months, the watchdog vowed to continue to take action against operators of unregistered crypto teller machines....
Iowa Resident Scammed of $6,600 in Bitcoin ATM Scheme, Police Launch Investigation
10.7.2023
On July 7, 2023, a Clive, Iowa resident fell victim to a scammer posing as a Polk County sheriff’s deputy, who coerced the individual into depositing $6,600 into a bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM). The Clive Police Department insists that the scammers utilized cryptocurrencies due...
Connecticut Banking Regulator Fines Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin of America
23.5.2023
According to the Connecticut Department of Banking, commissioner Jorge Perez revealed that the regulator has reached a settlement with the crypto automated teller machine (ATM) and kiosk operator Bitcoin of America. As part of the settlement, Bitcoin of America will pay $86,000 in restitution,...
TMS Network leaves Cardano & Stacks behind: The champion amidst Teller’s V2 fixed-term loan launch
4.4.2023
Teller, a DeFi protocol, is launching its V2 iteration, offering fixed-term loans without liquidation risk from falling prices. However, Teller V2 is a double-edged sword that can cut both ways for Blockchain providers Cardano (ADA) and Stacks (STX), with prices either rallying or crumbling...
Crypto ATM Numbers Drop by 13.91% Since December 2022, Over 3,600 Went Offline in March
2.4.2023
According to data from the cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM) aggregation website Coin ATM Radar, over 3,600 crypto ATMs went offline in March. Since the end of 2022, the number of crypto ATMs has declined by 13.91% in the last three months. Crypto ATM Numbers Decline in 2023 According...
Major Cryptocurrency ATM Manufacturer General Bytes Hacked, Over $1.5M in Bitcoin Stolen
19.3.2023
General Bytes experienced a security incident on March 17 and 18 that enabled a hacker to remotely access the master service interface and send funds from hot wallets, according to the company and sources. The breach forced a majority of U.S.-based crypto automated teller machine (ATM) operators...
US With Highest Number of Closed Bitcoin ATMs in Negative Growth Year
6.1.2023
The number of ATMs supporting digital currencies has fallen around the world over the course of a turbulent year for the whole industry. According to a new report, the United States has lost more machines offering crypto teller services than any other country, while Australia tops the chart...
Study: 6,100 Crypto ATMs Installed in 2022, Figure 3 Times Less Than in Previous Year
24.11.2022
New data has shown that as many as 6,100 crypto and bitcoin automated teller machines were installed in the first eleven months of 2022. The latest figure is approximately three times less than the ATMs that were installed in 2021. The data shows that the United States, which has over 34,000 crypto...
9 years after the first Bitcoin ATM, there are now 38,804 globally
31.10.2022
From one Candian coffee shop to a worldwide network of nearly 39,000, crypto ATMs have turned nine years old and are only expected to continue growing
Bitcoin ATMs Increase in Number in Moscow, Russia
29.10.2022
The number of bitcoin ATMs has been on the rise in Russia’s capital and the rest of the country, a press report revealed this week. There is demand for the service as it offers easy access to cryptocurrencies, although not at the best exchange rates and still amid regulatory uncertainty. More...
World’s Largest Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot to Go Public via SPAC Deal
25.8.2022
The largest cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM) operator, Bitcoin Depot, has revealed it has plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. The $885 million acquisition deal with GSR II Meteora (GSRM) will make Bitcoin Depot a publicly-traded company listed...
The Number of Cryptocurrency ATMs Installed Worldwide Surpasses 39,000
8.8.2022
This week the number of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) operating worldwide has surpassed the 39,000 mark. Since January 2017 when the count was approaching 1K machines, the number of crypto ATMs has grown by 3,925% since then. Crypto ATM numbers saw exponential growth during...
DeFi Moves Into Real Estate With Tower Fund and Teller Protocol Partnership
21.6.2022
The timing for fully transparent DeFi opportunities couldn’t be better, according to Teller CEO Ryan Berkun
Acquiring a Home With Bitcoin — A Deep Dive Into the Latest Crypto-Backed Mortgage Trend
24.5.2022
During the last few years, cryptocurrencies have been integrated into traditional finance tools like automated teller machines (ATMs), loadable debit cards, point-of-sale devices, and direct payments for all kinds of goods and services. Digital assets have also been added to retirement account...
Brian Forde: Why Congress Needs a Crypto 'Truth Teller'
16.5.2022
He explained Bitcoin to Barack Obama and ran one of the first election campaigns emphasizing crypto. He says Congress needs more people who understand science and technology
Teller Finance Wants to Diversify DeFi With Travel Insurance
12.5.2022
Teller’s CreditFi platform lets USDC holders earn yield by lending capital to Koala Insurance
Uncollateralized DeFi mortgage taken out on Austin condo via Teller
27.4.2022
An Austin resident is a proud homeowner after securing a loan denominated in USDC stablecoin over the Polygon network by using their credit score