Crypto ATM Count Slips for the First Time Since March

Metrics reveal that, for the first time since March, the global count of crypto automated teller machines (ATMs) has contracted. Even with this recent pullback, roughly 1,480 crypto ATMs have still been added since the year began. 403 Crypto ATMs Vanished Since October According to data compiled by the crypto ATM tracker coinatmradar.com, the global … Read more

Major Retailer Royal Farms Deploys 310 Crypto ATMs Across Multiple States

Rising demand for physical crypto access accelerates as Royal Farms integrates Bitstop’s multi-asset kiosks across its 310 stores, advancing digital engagement and setting the stage for broader consumer participation through an expanding retail crypto infrastructure. Royal Farms Taps Bitstop Partnership to Deliver Multi-Asset Crypto Access Across States Escalating demand for physical crypto access points is … Read more

ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Enters Hong Kong, First Expansion Into Asia

Bitcoin Depot launches crypto ATM operations in Hong Kong, marking its first Asia market entry. Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) announces expansion into Hong Kong on Nov. 12, 2025, opening its first Asian footprint to provide cash‑to‑crypto access via Bitcoin ATMs and aiming to become a top‑five operator in the region; the move follows 2025 growth … Read more

Bitcoin Banknote-ATM Network Pilot Launches in El Zonte, El Salvador

Satnotes to dispense 500 satoshi‑denominated banknotes via a community ATM pilot on Jan 1, 2026. The Satnotes El Zonte Experiment announces in El Zonte, El Salvador on 6 November 2025 a pilot launch of the world’s first physical bitcoin banknote ATM network, with the inaugural dispensing of 500 “El Zonte Founding Edition” Satnotes scheduled for … Read more

AUSTRAC Targets Crypto ATM Operator for Money Laundering Risks

The Australian financial crime regulator has taken action against crypto ATM operator Cryptolink for its failure to report large cash transactions on time. Crypto ATMs Labeled ‘Highest-Risk’ Channel for Money Laundering The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has issued an infringement notice of $56,340 to crypto ATM operator Cryptolink. The regulator also accepted … Read more

Australia Targets Crypto ATM Abuse With New Student Visa Data Rules

The Australian government says it will intensify its crackdown on money laundering involving international students and crypto ATMs. Banks to Gain Access to Student Visa Status The Australian government has announced plans to intensify its scrutiny of international students allegedly exploited by criminals to launder money through crypto automated teller machines (ATMs). Under new immigration … Read more

FinCEN Targets Crypto Kiosks as Fraud Losses Detonate Across US Markets

Crypto kiosks are fueling a new wave of fraud and cartel-driven laundering, prompting urgent calls for tighter controls across the U.S. financial system. FinCEN Sounds Alarm: Crypto Kiosks Now High-Risk Vectors for Money Laundering The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice on Aug. 4, warning that convertible virtual … Read more

Tasmania Hit by Spate of Crypto ATM-Related Scams

Over a dozen residents in Tasmania have been defrauded of approximately $1.64 million through scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs, with one victim losing over $493,000. Scammers Exploit ATMs Amidst Rapid Expansion More than a dozen residents of the Australian island state of Tasmania have been defrauded of an estimated $1.64 million through scams that exploited the … Read more

New Zealand Says Crypto ATM Ban Aims to Close Money Laundering Loophole

The New Zealand government has announced it is banning crypto ATMs as part of its efforts to enhance anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism measures. New Zealand Says It Is Targeting Criminals, Not Legitimate Businesses The New Zealand government has announced a ban on crypto ATMs to bolster its anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism … Read more

Bitcoin ATM Giant Hit With $300K Penalty

Coinme, a bitcoin ATM operator, has been penalized by California regulators for breaking new digital asset kiosk laws, leading to a consent order that includes restitution, staged financial penalties, and strict compliance requirements. Following an investigation, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) determined that Coinme violated the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) … Read more