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UK crypto ATM operator pleads guilty to fraud, money laundering charges
30.9.2024
Olumide Osunkoy faces prosecution on multiple charges related to the operation of crypto ATMs across the UK. He could spend up to 26 years in jail if convicted of all charges.
FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK
11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...
Bitcoin ATM Users in Argentina Can Now Use Lightning Network
17.11.2023
Source: Birdland/Adobe Bitcoin ATM users in Argentina can now use the Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning Network, following similar developments earlier this month in El Salvador. The project is the brainchild of the crypto ATM operator Athena Bitcoin, which launched Lightning Network integration in...
Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Debuts on Nasdaq Following SPAC Merger
3.7.2023
The company plans to look for acquisition opportunities in the "highly fragmented" market, CEO Brandon Mintz said
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,...
Major Crypto ATM Operator Coin Cloud Files for Bankruptcy
9.2.2023
One of the largest cryptocurrency ATM operators, Coin Cloud, which claims to operate more than 5,000 crypto ATMs, has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. The company’s largest creditor is Genesis Global Trading, whose parent company also recently filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Coin Cloud Files...
Coin Cloud crypto ATM operator files for bankruptcy, owes over $100M to Genesis
8.2.2023
The company was in “hyper-growth” in January 2022, now it has over 5,000 creditors and debts over $100 million; bankrupt Genesis is its largest creditor
Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot to List on Nasdaq in $885M SPAC Deal
25.8.2022
Crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot plans to go public on Nasdaq by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) GSR II Meteora
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bitbase Expands to Latam
15.7.2022
Bitbase, a Spanish cryptocurrency exchange and crypto ATM operator, has announced its expansion to Latam with the establishment of a store in Paraguay. The company, which had previously opened a store in Portugal, is now bringing its operations to several locations in Paraguay, having its sights...
Cryptocurrency ATMs Close Down in Singapore Following Central Bank’s Announcement
19.1.2022
Cryptocurrency ATMs have closed down in Singapore following the guidelines issued by the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). “To comply with the sudden announcement, we have ceased to offer buy or sell services via our five ATMs while seeking further clarification from...
Moneygram Invests in Crypto ATM Operator — CEO Bullish on Opportunities Crypto Offers
6.1.2022
Moneygram has completed an investment in cryptocurrency ATM operator Coinme. “At Moneygram, we continue to be bullish on the vast opportunities that exist in the ever-growing world of cryptocurrency,” said the CEO. Moneygram Invests in Crypto Company Coinme Moneygram International...
Moneygram buys 4% stake in crypto ATM operator Coinme
5.1.2022
The investment follows a May 2021 partnership between the two firms aimed at expanding access to crypto-fiat exchanges
Dogecoin Adoption Rises: Bitpay Lets Merchants Accept DOGE, Coinflip’s 1,800 ATMs Now List the Crypto
4.3.2021
Crypto merchant service provider Bitpay has added dogecoin to its list of supported cryptocurrencies. One of its merchants, the Mark Cuban-owned Dallas Mavericks has become the first in the network to accept the meme coin. Meanwhile, a major crypto ATM operator Coinflip has made dogecoin available...
Crypto ATM Operator Adds Dai, Targets USD 690bn Remittance Market
27.6.2019
American crypto ATM operator Coinsource has announced that it will begin allowing customers to make Dai purchases from its machines as of this summer – ahead of a planned remittance service launch.
Per Reuters, Coinsource says it is set to “update all of its machines to allow customers to...