Localcoin expands bitcoin ATM presence into Poland

December 31, 2025

Localcoin has expanded into Poland, with 14 bitcoin ATMs in the country. It accomplished this by acquiring Coinlab LLC in the market, according to a press…

CoinFlip opens Crypto Center in Mexico City

December 30, 2025

CoinFlip has opened a Crypto Center in Mexico City. The retail store acts as a one-stop shop for crypto needs with crypto ATMs, merchandise, lounge, waiting…

FBI reports $333M+ lost from crypto ATM scams in 2025

December 30, 2025

Scammers stole more than $333 million last year through crypto ATM scams, according to FBI data. This is an increase from $250 million in 2024, according to a…

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…

Lincoln, Nebraska to put warning signs on bitcoin ATMs

December 17, 2025

Lincoln, Nebraska now has an ordinance requiring warning signs on bitcoin ATMs. The signs aim to protect citizens from scams, according to a report by 1011 Now.

Bitcoin Bancorp to deploy 200 bitcoin ATMs in Texas

December 16, 2025

Bitcoin Bancorp plans to deploy up to 200 bitcoin ATMs in Texas. It selected Texas due to its pro crypto policies and lack of personal income and capital gains…

Washington sends cease-and-desist order to CoinMe

December 3, 2025

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions sent a cease-and-desist order to the bitcoin ATM operator CoinMe for allegedly claiming $8 million of…

Crypto kiosk operator Crypto Dispensers eyes sale, amid money laundering charge

December 1, 2025

Crypto Dispensers, a crypto ATM operator, is considering selling out for $100 million amid money laundering charges against its founder and CEO, Firas Isa. He…

St. Paul, Minnesota to vote on crypto kiosk ban

November 26, 2025

The St. Paul, Minnesota City Council is holding a vote on whether to ban cryptocurrency kiosks. If passed, this ordinance would stop the "use and placement" of…

Kirkwood, Missouri police warn of uptick in bitcoin kiosk scams

November 19, 2025

Police in Kirkwood, Missouri, are warning of an increase in crypto kiosk/bitcoin ATM scams in the area. They said residents are reporting receiving phone…

Bitstop partners with Royal Farms to install bitcoin ATMs at 310 locations

November 13, 2025

Bitstop has partnered with convenience store and gas station chain Royal Farms to install bitcoin ATMs at all 310 of its retail locations. These ATMs provide…

Oklahoma Implements regulations for digital asset kiosks

November 13, 2025

New licensing and compliance requirements for operators of digital asset kiosks, commonly known as crypto ATMs, took effect Nov. 1 in Oklahoma as part of a…

Sioux Falls police put up crypto ATM scam warning signs

November 13, 2025

The Sioux Falls, South Dakota Police Department is taking steps against the rising tide of crypto ATM scams by placing signs next to the ATMs. These signs warn…

Florida residents report $33M in losses from crypto ATM scams since 2020

November 10, 2025

Florida residents have lost $33 million in crypto ATM scams since 2020. These account for around 1,740 victims of impersonation scams, where scammers pretend…

Australia fines Cryptolink $37K for failing at AML, CTF compliance

November 5, 2025

The Australian regulator AUSTRAC fined Cryptolink $37,000 for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations on its…

Jury duty bitcoin ATM scam targets Massachusetts residents

November 5, 2025

Scammers are using a fake jury duty scheme to steal money from residents of Massachusetts. In both instances, the scammers asked the victims to deposit money…

California regulator fines Coinhub $675K for overcharging

November 4, 2025

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has fined Coinhub $675,000 for charging markup fees above the maximum amount on bitcoin ATMs.

Ipswich, Massachusetts bans bitcoin ATMs in town meeting

November 3, 2025

Ipswich, Massachusetts, voted to ban bitcoin ATMs during a town meeting. Residents in attendance approved the article 186-16, according to a report by The…

South Hadley, Massachusetts mulls crypto ATM ban

October 29, 2025

South Hadley, Massachusetts, is considering a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. The South Hadley Police Department created the proposal due to concerns around fraud…

Are bitcoin ATM operators ready to fight fraud?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

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…