Note-worthy: January's top 5 ATM features

From siloed banking channels to mobile ATMs at the Super Bowl, a countdown of our readers' favorites for the month.

'Bit-what?' Most Americans clueless about cryptocurrency, study finds

January 29, 2015

A 'first of its kind' survey indicates that bitcoin proponents have their work cut out if they aim to educate Americans about bitcoin and its usefulness.

Coinbase launches first US-based bitcoin exchange

January 26, 2015

The company has regulatory approval from 23 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Bitcoin wallet provider Coinbase lands $75M in funding from FIs

January 22, 2015

The cash infusion is the largest ever for a bitcoin company, Coinbase said.

Execs from Overstock.com, Mass. Div. of Banks headline speaker lineup for Virtual Currency Today Summit

January 16, 2015

The Virtual Currency Today Summit takes place April 29 at the Hilton Boston Back Bay.

What's on the horizon for the bitcoin ATM?

Bitcoin took some bumps in 2014; what might that mean for the bitcoin ATM? Sam Ditzion of Tremont Capital Group offers his point of view.

Bitcoin backer defends beleaguered cryptocurrency

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Investor Marc Andreessen stood up for bitcoin in a series of tweets after the cryptocurrency suffered a 20 percent drop in value within 72 hours.

Funds sent via bitcoin app can be retrieved at the ATM

December 19, 2014

Funds sent from the user's bitoin account can be withdrawn in fiat currency at any Security Bank ATM in the Philippines.

Bitcoin Brands, Midwest BTC partner on ATM placements

December 12, 2014

Under the new agreement, the partners expect to deploy at least 10 new bitcoin ATMs during the first quarter of 2015.

Proposed bill calls for moratorium on virtual-currency regulation

December 5, 2014

Congressman's 'Cryptocurrency Protocol Protection and Moratorium Act' would also modify the IRS property ruling.

Virtual currencies: Bitcoin and beyond [infographic]

Bitcoin claims most of the headlines, but literally hundreds of other virtual currencies are vying for attention, as well.

12 months on, bitcoin ATMs are making money

November 21, 2014

Lamassu says that its Bitcoin ATMs have been paying off their initial investments short order, drawing $1,000–$3,000 in gross profits monthly.

ATM Marketplace publisher to launch virtual currency summit in 2015

November 13, 2014

Economic strategist Bruce Fenton, managing director of Atlantic Financial, will be a featured speaker.

Bitcoin ATM maker partners with AML solutions provider to ensure compliance

November 4, 2014

The companies will integrate the IdentityMind international compliance platform for virtual currencies into Lamassu bitcoin ATMs.

Virtual currency dominates day one of Money 20/20 conference

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Ben Lawsky, New York's superintendent of financial services, addressed the status of the state's controversial BitLicense regulatory framework.

BitcoinATM360, Coinsetter team up on turnkey solution for bitcoin ATM operators

November 3, 2014

The partnership allows bitcoin ATM operators to order a machine with backend exchange access, integration, and processing already set up before delivery.

Study: The divergent paths of digital currency regulation

October 21, 2014

Authorities globally have taken a wide variety of positions on the regulation of digital currency, making it hard for payment industry players to provide…

Russia's Ministry of Finance establishes penalties for virtual currency

October 3, 2014

Russia develops a bill establishing penalties for use and generation of virtual currency such as Bitcoin.

The new Bitcoin ATM: No cash in, no cash out

September 29, 2014

The machine by Australian company Diamond Circle dispenses a prepaid Bitcoin debit card, which is loaded using a traditional credit card.

ATMs, mobile and Bitcoin converged

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Where are we going with the convergence of virtual currency, ATMs and mobile payments? A session at this year's ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit considered the…