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…

Australia to crack down on crypto ATM money laundering, scams

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

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

Telcoin raises $25M for blockchain bank funding

October 17, 2025

Telcoin raised $25 million in a funding round to support Telcoin Digital Asset Bank, a blockchain-powered bank set to launch later in 2025. With this funding…

Bitcoin Depot partners with IGA to bring bitcoin ATMs to grocery stores

October 15, 2025

Bitcoin Depot partnered with Independent Grocers Alliance to add its bitcoin ATMs at grocery stores in more than 25 countries. The IGA supports independent…

Lincoln, Nebraska considering bitcoin ATM anti scam ordinance

October 14, 2025

Lincoln, Nebraska Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird is calling for an ordinance to prevent bitcoin ATM scams. If passed, bitcoin ATM operators would have to put up a…

Bitcoin Depot embraces ID verification to combat bitcoin ATM fraud

October 8, 2025

Bitcoin Depot has introduced ID verification protocols to help prevent the ongoing issue of bitcoin ATM fraud. With this guideline, customers must provide…

AML Software sues Athena Bitcoin, adding to existing legal woes

September 26, 2025

AML Software is suing Athena Bitcoin over allegedly stealing its source code for its bitcoin ATMs, according to a report by decrypt.

European banks embrace stablecoins

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

September 26, 2025

Multiple banks across Europe are moving ahead with stablecoin offerings, despite some warnings from central banks.

Kazakhstan unveils Evo stablecoin through Solana, Mastercard

September 23, 2025

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has introduced the Evo stablecoin which is tied to its tenge currency.

Coinbase fights back against bank's claim of stablecoin deposit erosion

September 16, 2025

Banks claim stablecoins could threaten deposits. Coinbase calls foul.