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.

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.