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.

DC AG sues Bitcoin ATM operator Athena Bitcoin for allegedly exploiting scam victims

September 9, 2025

Brian L. Schwalb, attorney general for Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against bitcoin ATM operator Athena Bitcoin Inc. for allegedly financially…

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

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

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

Illinois Governor signs laws regulating crypto, bitcoin ATMs

August 19, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has signed two bills to regulate cryptocurrency and prevent bitcoin ATM scams: The Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act…

Wisconsin Senate intros crypto ATM fraud bill

August 13, 2025

Several Wisconsin senators introduced a companion bill to one in the House to combat crypto ATM fraud. The bill would require fraud warnings and for crypto ATM…

FinCEN warns of rising bitcoin ATM scams

August 8, 2025

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has put out a warning about the growth of bitcoin ATM scams. In particular it is asking financial institutions to "be…

Bitcoin ATM Scams 101: How they work, the legal landscape, how the industry is fighting back

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

Take a look at our deep dive into bitcoin ATM scams, the legal landscape, and how operators can respond.

Illinois Governor Pritzker to call for bitcoin ATM regulations

February 19, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will likely propose regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs. In particular his administration aims to tackle scamming and money…

Australian police arrest bitcoin ATM, Pokemon, Magic the Gathering card thieves

February 18, 2025

Australian police recently arrested a criminal ring operating in Melbourne. They discovered six cryptocurrency ATMs and $50,0000 worth of Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh…

Poland becomes 5th biggest bitcoin ATM country

January 27, 2025

Poland now has 219 active bitcoin ATMs, making it the fifth largest host of the machines in the world, after the U.S., Canada, Australia and Spain. The country…

CoinFlip intros wallet app for Australia, New Zealand

November 25, 2024

CoinFlip, a cryptocurrency platform provider, launched its Wallet app for Australia and New Zealand. With this app, customers can manage their cryptocurrency…