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Vulnerable: Kraken reveals many US Bitcoin ATMs still use default admin QR codes
30.9.2021
Kraken has urged BATMTwo ATM owners and operators to change the admin QR code for their ATMs to avoid potential attacks
Number of Cryptocurrency ATM Locations Soars Past 24K Worldwide
25.7.2021
The number of cryptocurrency ATMs has surpassed 24,000 globally. Out of 75 countries with crypto ATMs, the U.S. tops the list with the most locations. 24K+ Cryptocurrency ATMs Worldwide The number of cryptocurrency ATMs has exceeded 24,000 globally, according to the crypto ATM tracking website...
Circle K Deploys Bitcoin ATMs in Stores Across US and Canada — Over 700 Machines Already Installed
24.7.2021
A leading convenience and fuel retailer, Circle K, is deploying bitcoin ATMs in its stores across the U.S. and Canada. More than 700 machines operated by Bitcoin Depot have already been installed. “As one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retailers, Circle K is the first major...
Poland, Romania Rank in Top 10 for Number of Bitcoin ATMs, World’s Total Exceeds 23,000
15.7.2021
Two East European nations, Poland and Romania, are now among the top 10 countries hosting the most cryptocurrency ATMs. The global number of teller machines supporting crypto transactions has increased exponentially over the past months, now reaching over 23,000 devices. Poland Ranks Among Leading...
Athena Bitcoin to Install 1,500 Bitcoin ATMs in El Salvador as BTC Becomes Legal Tender
25.6.2021
Bitcoin ATM operator Athena Bitcoin has unveiled its plan to install 1,500 bitcoin ATMs in El Salvador. Initially, the company will install dozens of machines as a test. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele wants 1,500 bitcoin ATMs installed and Athena Bitcoin said, “we will go for that, but...
Chainbytes Bringing Bitcoin ATMs to El Salvador, Launching Manufacturing Hub
24.6.2021
Bitcoin ATM provider Chainbytes is setting up a bitcoin ATM manufacturing hub in El Salvador. The move follows the country passing a bill making bitcoin legal tender. The company plans to make El Salvador “the manufacturing hub of bitcoin ATMs for all of the Americas.” Bitcoin ATMs...
Neil Patrick Harris Hodls Bitcoin, Partners With Cryptocurrency ATM Operator
18.6.2021
Actor and bitcoin investor Neil Patrick Harris has partnered with a leading cryptocurrency ATM operator to help people see “how easy and accessible it is to invest in cryptocurrency and join the future of finance.” Harris also shared how he got into bitcoin. Neil Patrick Harris Partners...
World Bank refuses El Salvador's request for help on BTC transition
17.6.2021
The World Bank has refused to support El Salvador’s request for help in the transition to use Bitcoin as legal tender
FBI Puts Warning Signs on Bitcoin ATMs in This US County Following a Scam
7.5.2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is putting up warning signs on bitcoin ATMs in Cuyahoga County of the U.S. state of Ohio to warn residents not to fall for scams asking victims to send money to scammers via bitcoin ATMs. FBI Putting Warning Signs on Bitcoin ATMs The Cuyahoga County Scam...
New Jersey Crime Watchdog Says Crypto ATMs Need More Regulation
19.2.2021
State regulation of crypto ATMs is poor and federal laws aren't much better, the commission said in a report
Blue Ridge Bank Shares Halted by NYSE After Bitcoin ATM Announcement
10.2.2021
The stock jumped by more than 13% after news that it would let its customers buy bitcoin through its ATMs
This Virginia-Based Bank Is Letting Customers Buy Bitcoin at the ATM
10.2.2021
Charlottesville’s Blue Ridge Bank is letting cardholders purchase and redeem bitcoin at 19 ATMs
Coinstar Expands Its Coinme Bitcoin ATM Fleet to 5,000
14.12.2020
Coinme-powered bitcoin ATMs have sold 650% more bitcoins this year than in 2019
Elon Musk Plays Down Sighting of Bitcoin ATM in Tesla Gigafactory
12.10.2020
While Elon Musk doesn't seem sure, LibertyX claims it has installed three bitcoin ATMs at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada
Cryptocurrency On-Ramps and Off-Ramps, Explained
18.8.2020
On-ramps and off-ramps are key components to bringing new users and new money into the crypto space, but not all are created equal
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?
German Regulator Seizes Crypto ATMs
6.8.2020
Germany's financial regulator BaFin is seizing bitcoin ATMs run by "Shitcoins Club" months after ordering its operator to cease trading crypto
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 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