What's the difference between ATMs and kiosks?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Despite the crossover in functionality, features, and tools, the ATM and self-service kiosk worlds remain separate. This raises a key question: what's the…

Royal Farms adopts safer bitcoin ATMs with fraud prevention

Despite regulatory pressures on bitcoin ATMs, they continue to expand into new spaces such as retailer Royal Farms. Yet, these retailers aren't ignoring crypto…

Self-service innovators honored at ARKI Awards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Awards honors innovators and influencers in automated retail, kiosks and responsible self-service.

Where's ATM, self-service software headed in 2026?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A live webinar sponsored by KAL and hosted on ATM Marketplace highlights top insights from the 2025/26 ATM & Self-Service Software Trends Report.

Integrating AI into self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

How can card readers combat skimming?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In order to stop skimming operations, ATM operators and banks should consider embracing advanced security controls or features that prevent skimming on the…

How to scale a self-service rollout

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at ARKI will discuss how to complete a national self-service rollout through actionable strategies and blueprints.

How to prevent ATM, kiosk downtime

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A webinar from Switch Always On discusses the common causes of self-service downtime and how to prevent them.

Shared Branch network celebrates 50th anniversary with tech, personalized banking

Founder of the Shared Branch network of credit unions Velera is celebrating the network's 50th anniversary by providing advanced tools to credit unions like…

Japan joins worldwide stablecoin revolution, amid concerns, high cash usage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Japan has unveiled the JPYC stablecoin amid growing global interest in stablecoins; however, some concerns remain such as high cash usage in Japan and…

Are bitcoin ATM operators ready to fight fraud?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Fraud is the biggest issue in the bitcoin ATM space, as localities and states propose regulations to combat it. Some bitcoin ATM operators are also beginning…

Australia to crack down on crypto ATM money laundering, scams

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Australia's top financial crimes regulator AUSTRAC may soon have power to heavily regulate bitcoin ATMs, amid growing fraud concerns.

ATM Manufacturer Guide: 7 companies compared

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Read to learn about the features offered by seven ATM manufacturers in the U.S. and internationally.

4 strategies for Independent ATM Deployers

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Read on to learn 4 strategies for IADs to succeed.

Kinective improves cash ecosystem through ESQ acquisition

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

With the rising cost of cash and the overall flatline of cash usage, it's more important than ever for banks to optimize cash management from ATM tools to…

SEC to revamp cryptocurrency policies amid Trump's pro crypto push

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The SEC has sent out signals of friendlier days for cryptocurrency businesses amid President Trump's pro crypto legislation.

Replacing the ATM: Pros and cons of new vs. remanufactured

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Should you purchase a new or remanufactured ATM? There are pros and cons to both.

Can AI make banks safer?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Banks are beginning to use AI in many different ways, such as fraud prevention, credit card applications and more. But can AI make branches and ATMs safer?

Move over crypto: cash legislation is coming to Congress

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

While crypto bills have taken up the headlines, two big cash bills are back on the agenda: the Payment Choice Act and Secure Access to Cash Act.

How can banks, fintechs build emotional trust?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

How can financial providers like banks and fintechs build emotional credibility? It takes transparency, empathy, reliability and purpose.