Bitcoin ATM regulations are seeing drastic changes around the world. In the wake of increasing fraudulent activities, areas like
Wisconsin and
New Zealand have set stringent regulative procedures. The former has proposed new KYC rules and transaction caps for Bitcoin ATMs while the latter has enforced an outright ban. Both these moves aim at curbing the recent surge in ATM scams. Also,
FinCEN and the
FBI have raised concerns about rising Bitcoin ATM scams that have cost victims over $247 Million.
On the prospects side, Bitcoin ATM operator
CoinFlip is reportedly exploring potential sale opportunities, eyeing around $1 billion. In terms of expansion,
Bitstop has broadened its nationwide ATM network to involve multi-coin access, and even some Costco stores now play host to Bitcoin ATMs. Despite the noted falsification risks,
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy has purchased more Bitcoins using ATM and preferred stock proceeds.
However, concerns remain, as reports show significant financial losses due to ATM fraud, and authorities call out for stringent protection measures. Similarly, ATM company
Bitcoin Depot suffered a data breach, compromising many customers. As a solution, lawmakers have proposed the presence of crypto ATMs in federal buildings to ensure better governance and safety.
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