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…

CoinFlip opens Crypto Center in Mexico City

December 30, 2025

CoinFlip has opened a Crypto Center in Mexico City. The retail store acts as a one-stop shop for crypto needs with crypto ATMs, merchandise, lounge, waiting…

Simplify ATM Configuration Management with CB5

Simplify ATM Configuration Management with CB5

Majority of Americans support safe access to cash

December 26, 2025

A national study reveals that more than 85% of Americans support laws requiring businesses to accept physical currency, with 84% opposing a move toward a fully…

ATM operators feeling the pressure with PCI DSS 4.0 mandate

by Anamaria Burnete — Digital Marketing Specialist, Paragon Application Systems

Full compliance with PSI DSS 4.0 remains elusive for many organizations. Here's why, and how operators can catch up.

Diebold Nixdorf sees Moody's Rating upgrade

December 23, 2025

Diebold Nixdorf has been upgraded from B2 to B1 by Moody's Ratings. This reflects its better liquidity and positive free cash flow, according to a press…

Wallet Wars: What Apple Pay’s Lead Doesn’t Tell You

Wallet Wars: What Apple Pay’s Lead Doesn’t Tell You

Mission Valley Bank intros Mastercard Business Debit Card

December 22, 2025

Mission Valley Bank has introduced the Mastercard Business Debit Card. The card features dual interface technology for chip and contactless payments, according…

Royal Farms adopts safer bitcoin ATMs with fraud prevention

Despite regulatory pressures on bitcoin ATMs, they continue to expand into new spaces such as retailer Royal Farms. Yet, these retailers aren't ignoring crypto…

Digital Payments vs ATM Demand: Why Cash Usage Still Surges During Holidays

Digital payments have become part of everyday life—cards, mobile wallets, and banking apps make paying easy. But during holiday seasons, cash demand still…

Bitcoin Bancorp to deploy 200 bitcoin ATMs in Texas

December 16, 2025

Bitcoin Bancorp plans to deploy up to 200 bitcoin ATMs in Texas. It selected Texas due to its pro crypto policies and lack of personal income and capital gains…

City National Bank of Florida partners with Spiral for personalized savings

December 16, 2025

The City National Bank of Florida has partnered with Spiral to improve customer experience through personalized savings tools. Customers can use Spiral's…

SoFi Technologies intros Smart Card

December 15, 2025

SoFi Technologies Inc. introduced its Smart Card, an all-in-one account. With this card, customers can gain spending insights, earn awards, build credit…

Self-service innovators honored at ARKI Awards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Awards honors innovators and influencers in automated retail, kiosks and responsible self-service.

A Smarter Approach to Cost Optimization

A Smarter Approach to Cost Optimization

Crypto ATM market to reach $1.2B by 2030

December 9, 2025

The cryptocurrency ATM market is expected to grow from $191 million in 2025 to $1.2 billion by 2030. This represents a 44.54% compound annual growth rate…

Say Yes to the Stress

Explore why payment stress testing and performance testing for payments are essential for scaling transaction systems, preventing outages, and unlocking growth.

Bank of America intros rebuilding solutions for those impacted by LA wildfires

December 4, 2025

Bank of America is continuing its commitment to those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025 with programs to help customers rebuild their…

Washington sends cease-and-desist order to CoinMe

December 3, 2025

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions sent a cease-and-desist order to the bitcoin ATM operator CoinMe for allegedly claiming $8 million of…

Ireland to enforce ATM access bill

December 2, 2025

Ireland is enforcing the Access to Cash bill, which requires ATMs be located within 6.2 miles of most homes and businesses. The bill was passed last May and…