Maine police warn residents of bitcoin ATM scams

October 2, 2023

Officials in Portland, Maine are warning residents of a rise of scams involving bitcoin ATMs. Scammers will claim that victims have a billing issue, or their…

How crypto ATMs revolutionize retail

by Scott Buchanan — COO, Bitcoin Depot

Crypto ATMs are driving traffic to convenience stores by offering convenient access to cryptocurrency.

Olliv expands crypto ATMs into South Africa

September 21, 2023

Olliv, a fintech cryptocurrency company and subsidiary of CoinFlip, has expanded into South Africa with nine cryptocurrency ATMs along with its…

Bitbuy Technologies partners with Localcoin for crypto ATMs

September 19, 2023

Bitbuy Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of WonderFi Technologies Inc., has partnered with Localcoin, a Canadian bitcoin ATM provider, to improve cryptocurrency…

Cannabis dispensaries turn to cash in wake of Mastercard ban

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

With Mastercard's recent move to ban cannabis purchases, dispensaries must turn to cash.

Poof Payments intros cryptocurrency payment solution

August 24, 2023

Poof Payments Inc. has introduced Pay with Anything to allow users to pay invoices with a variety of cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Avalanche and others.

NCR expands through separation into 2 companies

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

The ATM industry, typically a fairly conservative industry, has been experiencing major changes this year. One such change is NCR's separation into two…

Bitcoin 'Bonnie and Clyde' make guilty plea deal over crypto money laundering

August 4, 2023

Illya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, a married couple known by the nickname 'Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde,' have pleaded guilty to a $4.5 billion money…

CoinFlip adds XRP to offerings

August 3, 2023

CoinFlip, a cryptocurrency fintech company, has added the XRP token from Ripple for purchase via its Order Desk. With the Order Desk, customers can work with…

Retail ATMs evolve to meet emerging needs

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

Don't count out retail ATMs. From bitcoin to cash deposits and self-service banking, retail ATMs are expanding in many directions.

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Genesis Coin to add more than 5,700 crypto ATMs from CoinCloud

July 19, 2023

Genesis Coin, a bitcoin ATM software provider, has acquired 5,700 cryptocurrency ATMs from CoinCloud, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in…

Founder of defunct crypto exchange Celsius Network arrested

July 13, 2023

Authorities have arrested Alexander Mashinsky, founder of defunct cryptocurrency exchange Celsius Network, on charges of misrepresenting the organization's…

UK shuts down 26 unregistered crypto ATMs

July 11, 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority of the U.K. has shut down 26 cryptocurrency ATMs in the country for not registering with the FCA.

Bitcoin Depot completes business combination, begins public trading

July 5, 2023

Lux Vending LLC, operating under the name Bitcoin Depot, and GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp. have closed on a business combination and will be renamed Bitcoin…

Xerof intros $100M bitcoin active managed certificate

June 29, 2023

Xerof, a Swiss cryptoasset financial services company, has introduced bitcoin-backed active managed certificates. With these certificates, users can invest…

Bitcoin ATM operator demands Texas sheriff return funds seized in ransomware scam

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The sheriff claims his office acted appropriately in seizing cash from the machine and returning it to the victim of a ransomware scam. Bitcoin Depot claims…

RockItCoin acquires XBTeller

June 23, 2023

RockItCoin, a bitcoin ATM operator, has acquired XBTeller, a bitcoin ATM operator based in Colorado and Texas. With the acquisition, RockItCoin now has a…

What's going on with Binance, Coinbase?

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

Cryptocurrency took a major hit this month, as the Securities and Exchange Commission opened lawsuits against popular exchanges Binance and Coinbase.

IMF begins work on platform for central bank digital currencies

June 20, 2023

The International Monetary Fund is developing a platform for central bank digital currencies, which would provide cross-border transactions. In particular, it…

Scammers use bitcoin ATM to steal $30K from woman

June 20, 2023

A 76-year-old woman was reportedly scammed out of $30,000 after being convinced to deposit it in a bitcoin ATM in mid May, according to a Journal-News report.