South Dakota enacts legislation to combat crypto fraud

March 27, 2026

South Dakota has enacted new legislation aimed at curbing fraud involving virtual currency kiosks, according to legal content publisher JD Supra, with Senate…

Bitcoin Depot CEO steps down amid business pressures

March 25, 2026

Bitcoin Depot CEO Scott Buchanan has stepped down from his role and turned it over to Alex Holmes. He is also resigning as executive chairman but will retain…

Wyoming passes crypto kiosk legislation

March 25, 2026

Wyoming has enacted new legislation regulating virtual currency kiosks, with Gov. Mark Gordon signing House Bill 75 into law on March 6, according to the…

Kentucky crypto ATM bill raises concerns over wallet security

March 20, 2026

Kentucky House Bill 380 has raised concerns among bitcoin industry experts due to a provision for crypto hardware wallets. The bill aims to regulate and…

Byte Federal launches website to combat crypto kiosk fraud

March 18, 2026

Venice, Florida-based cryptocurrency kiosk operator Byte Federal has launched a website offering information about ways to prevent fraud related to…

Indiana bans cryptocurrency ATMs

March 17, 2026

Indiana is the first state to ban cryptocurrency ATMs/kiosks, per a bill signed by Governor Mike Braun called House Bill 1116.

Tennessee considers crypto ATM ban

March 16, 2026

Tennessee is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs to combat scams. Supporters point to the rising number of scams in the state, according to a report by…

Minnesota considers banning crypto ATMs

March 11, 2026

Minnesota is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs at the urging of law enforcement. There are currently around 350 crypto ATMs in the state, according to a…

Crypto kiosk operator CoinFlip runs afoul of Texas regulator

March 11, 2026

The Texas Department of Banking has issued a consent order against Chicago-based cryptocurrency kiosk operator GPD Holdings LLC, doing business as CoinFlip…

Bitcoin Depot takes the lead on preventing crypto fraud

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Bitcoin Depot is taking the lead in fighting crypto ATM/kiosk fraud. Will it be enough?

Bitcoin Bancorp to install 50 licensed bitcoin ATMs in Texas

March 6, 2026

Bitcoin Bancorp Inc. has announced it will begin installing 50 licensed bitcoin ATMs in convenience stores in Texas, with plans to deploy up to 200 machines…

California orders CoinMe to refund $175K to customers

February 26, 2026

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has issued a consent order against Seattle-based crypto kiosk operator CoinMe Inc. for…

Why Adding Bitcoin to Your ATM in 2026 Is a Revenue Move, Not a Risk

If you operate ATMs in 2026, the question isn’t whether crypto is volatile; it’s whether you should add Bitcoin to your ATM and increase the earning potential…

Crypto kiosks face regulatory challenges

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for these scams? Should they be banned? The regulatory landscape is still uncertain but there is a path forward.

AARP latest to urge controls on crypto kiosks

January 30, 2026

The AARP has released a statement in support of an effort in Washington State to tighten controls on cryptocurrency kiosks. Senate Bill 5280, under…

Alabama seeks to curb crypto ATM fraud

January 28, 2026

Alabama State Representative Russell Bedsole introduced a bill in the state legislature aimed at curbing widespread fraud tied to crypto ATMs across the state…

Vermont eyes cryptocurrency kiosk restrictions

January 23, 2026

As Vermont lawmakers prepare for their next legislative session, advocacy group AARP Vermont is pushing for restrictions and tighter oversight on…

Indiana proposes bill to combat bitcoin ATM scams

January 9, 2026

Indiana lawmakers proposed House Bill 1116 to combat bitcoin ATM fraud. If passed, this bill would put transaction limits, fee caps and information on fraud…

Bitcoin Depot to pay $2 million for fraud victims in Maine

January 7, 2026

Bitcoin Depot will pay Maine $1.9 million to compensate fraud victims. It made a settlement with the state where it agreed to pay the amount without admitting…

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…