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3 People Arrested in Hong Kong for Cheating Bitcoin ATMs
16.8.2020
The authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three people in connection with robberies from six bitcoin ATMs after two cryptocurrency exchanges reported funds being illegally withdrawn from them. 6 Bitcoin ATMs Targeted The Hong Kong Police Force’s cybersecurity and technology crime bureau...
Hong Kong Authorities Apprehend Bitcoin ATM Thieves Who Stole $30,000
15.8.2020
Showing up in person to steal cash from a digital asset machine?
Germany Begins Closing Down All Unlicensed Bitcoin ATMs
9.8.2020
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the country’s top financial regulator responsible for regulating crypto service providers, has begun actively closing down unauthorized bitcoin ATMs, a BaFin spokesperson has confirmed to news.Bitcoin.com. All Unauthorized...
Bitcoin ATM Locations Reaching 9,000 Worldwide
4.8.2020
The number of bitcoin ATM locations has been rising steadily. Almost 9,000 bitcoin ATMs have been installed worldwide. The U.S. leads as the country with the largest number of bitcoin ATMs, followed by Canada and the United Kingdom. Nearly 9,000 Bitcoin ATMs There are currently 8,947 cryptocurrency...
Complex Compliances: Checklist for Crypto ATM Operators
25.7.2020
Operating a Bitcoin ATM could indeed be a lucrative business endeavor, but it just got a whole lot more complex
US Takes Down $25 Million Bitcoin ATM Operation, Seizes 17 Machines
23.7.2020
The U.S. government has taken down a $25 million bitcoin ATM operation and seized 17 machines along with some cryptocurrencies. The Department of Justice says the man behind this unlicensed bitcoin ATM operation has agreed to plead guilty and is facing up to 30 years in prison. US Dismantles...
‘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....
LibertyX Allows BTC Purchases in Cash at 7-Eleven, CVS, and Rite Aid
23.6.2020
Retailers including CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, and 7-Eleven now allow LibertyX mobile app users to purchase up to $500 in Bitcoin with cash
How Bitcoin of America’s Robust Compliance Program Made Possible the Restitution of Half a Million Dollars to Fraud Victims
19.6.2020
Robust and effective compliance programs for virtual asset exchanges such as Bitcoin of America, which owns and operates a crypto exchange platform as well as a nationwide network of bitcoin ATM locations, isn’t simply a matter of operating a system for CIP, KYC, and AML procedures....
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
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....
U.S. Crypto ATM Network Helps to Promote Social Distancing
1.4.2020
Bitcoin Depot, a sizable crypto ATM network, powers down several machines to decrease coronavirus spreading
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...