TD Bank appoints head of commercial bank

July 13, 2026

TD Bank appointed Jill Gateman as head of U.S. Commercial Banking. This is part of an effort to integrate its corporate, commercial, small business and…

Man robbed at Pearland, Texas ATM

July 13, 2026

Police in Pearland, Texas, are investigating an incident of an aggravated robbery in the area. A 79-year old man was withdrawing cash from an ATM and returning…

Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…

Private AI vs Public AI: Security, Cost & Performance

Private AI vs Public AI: Security, Cost & Performance

Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for scams?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Bitcoin ATMs are the boogie man for many states, regulatory agencies and senior citizen advocacy groups. But is this reputation earned?

Regions expands investment banking through the acquisition of The Frazer Lanier Company

July 10, 2026

Regions Bank announced it has closed its acquisition of The Frazer Lanier Company Inc., an investment banking firm. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Frazer Lanier…

Man arrested in South Carolina for alleged ATM technician theft

July 10, 2026

Police in Florence, South Carolina, arrested Nevon Barnes, 27 for allegedly stealing ATM cassettes while a technician was working on a machine at a Wells Fargo…

Brigham City, Utah bans crypto ATMs

July 10, 2026

Brigham City, Utah, has begun enforcement of an ordinance banning the operation of crypto ATMs within city limits. The city first passed this Virtual Currency…

Philippine National Bank partners with JCB for credit card launch

July 9, 2026

JCB International Co. Ltd., the international arm of Japan-based payment brand JCB, has partnered with Philippine National Bank to launch the PNB JCB Platinum…

Stolen EBT card data used for more than $100K in authorized ATM withdrawals/purchases

July 9, 2026

Maine families who rely on public assistance lost more than $100,000 after their EBT card information was cloned and used for unauthorized ATM withdrawals and…

Federal court approves Tennessee bitcoin ATM ban

July 9, 2026

Tennessee officially banned crypto ATMs earlier this year, with the ban taking place on July 1st, making it the second state to ban crypto ATMs following…

When Events Collide: The Dynamic ATM Channel

When Events Collide: The Dynamic ATM Channel

Bank of America partners with Sir David Beckham for short film

July 8, 2026

Bank of America released a film called "Street of Dreams" following a homeless girl who is determined to fulfill her dream of playing soccer. The film features…

Man robbed at ATM in Leesburg, Virginia

July 8, 2026

Police in Leesburg, Virginia, are investigating an incident where a victim was robbed after using an ATM, according to a report by DC News Now.

Klarna applies for banking license

July 8, 2026

Klarna, a digital bank and payments company, has submitted an application to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance…

Syndein becomes a Trusted Distributor of Serquo's ATM solutions in Mexico and LATAM

Syndein becomes a Trusted Distributor of Serquo's ATM solutions in Mexico and LATAM. An agreement to accelerate financial technology optimization in the…

Where are bitcoin ATMs banned?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Bitcoin ATM bans are rolling down the pipeline. Here's where they are banned.

4 men arrested for alleged $500K ATM jackpotting in Connecticut

July 7, 2026

Authorities arrested four men for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 through ATM jackpotting in Connecticut. The four men are charged with interstate…

El Paso to consider crypto ATM regulation

July 7, 2026

El Paso, Texas, is considering a bill to help prevent crypto ATM fraud. City Rep. Chris Canales introduced the item which will call on crypto ATMs to…

FBI offering reward to find Albuquerque ATM thieves

July 7, 2026

The FBI is offering $2,000 in a reward to identify two individuals who stole a Nusenda ATM in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to a report by KOB.