New Zealand has introduced a new bill that places a blanket ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced the decision on Wednesday. The move aims to further…
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New Zealand is banning crypto ATMs and capping international cash transfers at $5,000.
The reforms will expand enforcement powers to enable more comprehensive financial surveillance of individuals of interest.
Industry leaders…
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Police are occasionally using brute force to retrieve cash from Bitcoin ATMs.
The funds belong to company's like Bitcoin Depot, the firm's CLO said.
In 2024, Americans lost at least $247…
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Spokane, Washington has banned all crypto and virtual currency kiosks following a unanimous council vote.
Current operators must remove machines within 60 days or risk civil violations.
Washington State reportedly lost…
Spokane, the second-largest city in the US state of Washington, has banned crypto ATMs to fight rising scam activity targeting the city’s residents.Spokane City Council said on Monday that it…
British fintech firm Revolut will launch its first automated teller machines (ATMs) next Monday in Madrid and Barcelona, two major Spanish cities.The company will initially deploy 50 ATMs and plans…
Australia’s financial crime regulator, AUSTRAC, has placed fresh rules on nationwide crypto ATM operators amid alarming crypto fraud cases.The regulator, on Tuesday, refused to renew the registration of a local…
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AUSTRAC revoked a crypto ATM provider’s license and imposed $5,000 transaction caps after finding widespread fraud, especially targeting users aged 60–70.
New data shows over-50s account for 72% of ATM…
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed two key cryptocurrency-related bills that aimed to expand the state’s involvement in digital assets while signing a strict regulatory measure targeting Bitcoin ATMs.On May 12,…
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Rep. Lance Gooden (R., Texas) has urged the GSA to install crypto ATMs in federal buildings.
He described the move as in line with Trump’s ambitions for U.S. blockchain leadership.
But…