PANews reported on June 28 that last week, Texas police used power tools to retrieve $32,000 from a Bitcoin Depot ATM. Chris Ryan, Chief Legal Officer of Bitcoin Depot, stated that it is an abuse of power for U.S. law enforcement to use violent means to retrieve cash from Bitcoin ATMs, which may violate the law. Its Chief Operating Officer Scott Buchanan mentioned that the machine must be completely replaced because law enforcement cut open the "physical" of the self-service terminal. The Federal Bureau of Investigation

According to Gate.io News bot and CoinDesk, Texas Republican Congressman Lance Gooden has proposed to the General Services Administration (GSA) to deploy Crypto ATMs inside federal government buildings. Gooden emphasized in the letter that installing Crypto Assets ATMs in federal buildings is not only a public education resource but also showcases the achievements of financial technology. This proposal aligns with President Donald Trump's goal of keeping the United States at the forefront of Crypto Assets and blockchain technology.

According to ChainCatcher news and TheMinerMag report, Bitcoin mining company MARA may launch a $2 billion ATM equity issuance plan. The company disclosed in regulatory filings on Friday that the relevant agreement was signed on March 28 with a consortium of investment banks, including Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, BTIG, Cantor Fitzgerald, Guggenheim Securities, HC Wainwright, and Mizuho Securities.

According to Gate.io News bot, TheMinerMag reported that the Bitcoin mining company MARA announced the launch of a $2 billion ATM (At-the-Market) equity issuance plan. The plan involves collaboration with several investment banks including Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, and BTIG, with the agent commission rate set at 3% of total revenue. MARA signed an agreement on March 28 to terminate the ATM plans for October 2023 and February 2024. The previous plan aimed for $1.5 billion, with $1.4 billion of stock being sold through H.C. Wainwright in 2024. In 2024, MARA raised a net amount of $1.85 billion through stock issuance, which will be used to expand operations and strengthen the balance sheet. MARA continues to implement a full holding strategy, retaining monthly Bitcoin output, and plans to issue $2 billion in zero-coupon convertible bonds to purchase Bitcoin by the end of 2024. As of the end of February, MARA holds 46,374 Bitcoins. Source: Wu Shuo

Gate News bot news, according to CoinTelegraph, Seattle-based encryption ATM operator Coinme has agreed to pay a fine of $300,000 for violating the daily transaction limit for encryption ATMs in California.

According to ChainCatcher news and a report by Cointelegraph, the Australian Federal Police have contacted over 90 Australians as part of an operation to combat crimes involving Crypto Assets ATMs. One victim is a 77-year-old widow who was scammed out of AUD 433,000 (approximately USD 282,000) in an online dating fraud. The victim met a scammer posing as a Belgian man on a dating app, who claimed to have earned 13,000 AUD in a week by showing fake documents, luring her to invest in Crypto Assets. Over 18 months, the victim transferred her entire life savings into a Bitcoin ATM.

According to Gate News bot, CoinTelegraph reports that the Australian Federal Police have contacted over 90 Australians as part of an effort to combat criminal activities using Crypto Assets ATMs, including victims of pig butchering and criminal suspects.

Odaily News Bitcoin Depot, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin ATM and fintech company, announced the acquisition of the assets of Bitcoin ATM operator Pelicoin, including the company's self-service terminals in Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas. The specific acquisition amount has not been disclosed. It is reported that Pelicoin's ATM network will be fully integrated into the Bitcoin Depot platform in the coming weeks, and all devices will transition to Bitcoin Depot.

A new law in Oklahoma will take effect in November, limiting the withdrawal amount for first-time users of crypto assets ATMs to $2000, enhancing regulations to prevent fraud, especially to protect the elderly. Victims can report and seek refunds within 14 days, marking an important initiative in the fight against digital fraud.

According to Golden Finance reports, citing insiders from Bloomberg, Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip may join the Crypto Assets merger and acquisition frenzy, as the company is seeking a buyer for $1 billion. CoinFlip has hired a financial advisor to assist it in completing the initial sale phase. Bloomberg reports that, although CoinFlip aims to raise at least $1 billion, it is uncertain whether the company can achieve this goal and whether the sale can proceed smoothly. CoinFlip is the second largest Crypto Assets ATM operator after Bitcoin Depot, with data from CoinATMRadar showing that the latter maintains nearly 8,700 Bitcoin ATMs. According to CoinATMRadar, CoinFlip's ATMs are spread across the globe,

Gate news bot message, according to the latest submitted documents, Strategy Company is applying to issue Class A shares with a total amount of up to 21 billion dollars through ATM( At-The-Market) sales agreement. This news comes from a report by AggrNews.

Nebraska requires CryptocurrencyATMs to provide clear anti-fraud warnings to users before transactions to prevent fraudulent transactions. The new regulations will take effect from March 13, 2025, and apply to all CryptocurrencyATMs in Nebraska. Operators must ensure that users acknowledge the warning to raise public awareness of the risks associated with Cryptocurrency transactions.

North Dakota is proposing a bill to regulate Crypto Assets ATM strictly. The bill stipulates that the daily withdrawal limit is within $1000, the maximum transaction fee per transaction is $5 or 3%, and the ATM must display fraud warnings. Due to over 100 cases of Crypto Assets fraud in the state in 2023, the bill aims to protect residents from fraudulent activities.

ChainCatcher message, Byte Federal, one of the largest BTC ATM operators in the United States, stated that in a recent breach, personal data of thousands of customers may have been leaked. Based in Florida, Byte Federal stated in documents submitted to the Maine Attorney General that hackers attempted to access data of 58,000 customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, government-issued IDs, social security numbers, transaction activities, and user photos. The company said that the breach occurred on September 30 and was discovered by Byte Federal on November 18. The company stated that an undisclosed attacker exploited vulnerabilities in third-party software to gain access to the company's network. The company on 11

Gate News bot message, US-based Crypto Assets ATM operator Athena Bitcoin Global focuses on pumping the Latin American market, the company has applied to register billions of shares for resale by early investors, marking its potential exit through early debt financing.

PANews reported on June 18 that the Spokane City Council in Washington State unanimously passed a bill banning the operation of all Crypto Assets ATMs within the city, becoming the first city in the state to implement such a ban. More than 50 existing devices must be removed within 60 days, and violators will face civil penalties. City Council member Paul Dillon stated that the ban aims to protect residents from fraud using Crypto Assets ATMs.

Gate News bot News, Spokane, the second largest city in Washington State, has banned the use of Crypto Assets ATMs to combat the growing wave of scams targeting residents of the city. The Spokane City Council stated on Monday that, by unanimous vote, the city has become the first in Washington State to ban Crypto Assets ATMs. This measure was proposed by City Councilman Paul Dillon. He stated that Crypto Assets ATMs "have become the preferred tool for scammers to defraud unsuspecting victims," and that this ban will "protect Spokane's vulnerable residents from scams involving virtual money self-service terminals."

According to BlockBeats news, on June 11, Bitcoin mining and cloud mining service provider BitFuFu launched a new market (ATM) stock issuance plan, aiming to raise up to $150 million. According to documents submitted to the SEC, the company signed an ATM sales agreement with B Riley Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, Northland Securities, and Roth Capital Partners on June 10. Under this agreement, BitFuFu can issue and sell Class A common shares from time to time through the aforementioned agents as needed, and the shares will be sold on Nasdaq or other trading markets.

According to Gate News bot, as reported by Wu, Bitcoin mining and cloud mining service provider BitFuFu has launched a new ATM stock issuance plan. According to documents submitted to the SEC, BitFuFu signed an ATM sales agreement on June 10 with B Riley Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, Northland Securities, and Roth Capital Partners. This protocol allows BitFuFu to issue and sell Class A common stock on an irregular basis through the aforementioned agencies, with a planned fundraising limit of $150 million. These stocks will be traded on Nasdaq or other trading markets.

The North Dakota Senate passed the HB 1447 bill regulating cryptocurrency ATMs by an overwhelming vote. The bill stipulates numerous regulatory requirements, including a daily withdrawal limit for users, operators needing to obtain a license, and the use of blockchain analysis tools to monitor suspicious activities. After the bill is reviewed and passed, it will be submitted for the governor's signature. This move is expected to curb fraud risks, encourage users to shift to compliance trading platforms, while potentially leading small operators to exit the market, promoting the industry towards compliance.

U.S. Senator Durbin has proposed a new bill aimed at reducing ATM fraud cases involving encryption. The bill requires encryption ATM operators to provide consumers with guidance on fraud prevention and limit deposit amounts. This is to prevent criminals from using phone threats to defraud victims, especially protecting consumers using encryption ATMs for the first time. This bill is one of the first legislation in the U.S. related to Crypto Assets, but it must receive support from Congress and be signed by the president.

BlockBeats news, on November 27th, Cross-Chain Interaction trading aggregation platform Unizen announced a partnership with SuRed, the largest banking transaction network in Latin America. This collaboration is the first integration of Cross-Chain Interaction platform with TradFi. SuRed's 12 million users can directly trade USDT, ETH, BTC, and Unizen Token through 27,000+ ATM outlets.

Gate News bot reported that, according to Cointelegraph, after a family in Texas was scammed out of $25,000, a county sheriff used a power-cutting tool to disable a local Crypto Assets ATM. This action sparked controversy among Crypto Assets users regarding his behavior.

According to Gate News bot, The Daily Hodl reports that two men from California face up to 30 years in prison for allegedly implementing a scheme to fraudulently access elderly victims' bank accounts and steal their funds.

Golden Finance reported that Cryptocurrency ATM operator Localcoin announced the expansion of the Hong Kong market, with 31 BTC ATMs deployed. The company had previously deployed 93 BTC ATMs in Australia and New Zealand, and as of now, its network has expanded to 517 locations worldwide.

BlockBeats news, on November 22nd, Michael Saylor posted on social media that MicroStrategy relies on its BTC financial operations. By selling volatility through the ATM (Automated Market Maker) product, BTC's risk, volatility, and performance are separated from fixed income securities and transferred to MSTR.

Hengyin Technology has issued an abnormal Fluctuation announcement, but production and operation are normal, and there has been no significant change in the operating environment. The main business is the research and development and manufacturing of financial intelligent terminal equipment, implying the risk of performance loss, reminding investors to invest rationally.

Fan Token zone has seen a general rise, with PSG's 24-hour increase reaching as high as 45.5%, and BAR, ATM, ACM, and CITY all experiencing varying degrees of gains.

Gate News bot news, Pacific Securities research report believes that the future development potential of Digital Money is enormous, and technology and service companies in related fields have investment opportunities. Among upstream companies, those involved in encryption and cybersecurity will benefit directly, and it is recommended to follow companies with technological advantages. Midstream bank IT service providers will also gain from bank system upgrades and the promotion of Digital Money. On the downstream side, the transformation of hardware and software Wallets and terminal devices will bring new business opportunities, especially in the upgrade field of devices such as POS machines and ATMs, which is worth paying special attention to.

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has issued a warning to cryptocurrency ATM operators, indicating potential risks of Money Laundering and fraud. AUSTRAC will ensure that operators take measures to drop risks. Australia has 1,648 cryptocurrency ATMs, and recently the United States has also strengthened its regulation of cryptocurrency ATMs.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has disclosed its first criminal conviction for unregistered Cryptocurrency activities, imposing serious sanctions on Olumide Osunkoya, who operated an illegal Cryptocurrency ATM. Osunkoya operated ATMs at 28 locations without permission, processing £2.6 million in transactions. He later moved the ATMs and operated 12 machines under a pseudonym, facing allegations of Money Laundering risk. He became the first individual in the UK to be prosecuted for this and has admitted to five charges.

Odaily Planet Daily News encryption ATM Data Tracker Coin ATM Radar shows that in the past 29 months, the number of BTC ATMs in Australia has been rising steadily. Currently, Australia has 1,359 ATMs, accounting for 3.5% of all BTC ATMs worldwide, ranking third globally. The number of BTC ATMs in Australia is almost on par with Europe. Europe has 1,660 BTC ATMs. If it exceeds Europe, Australia will become the third largest BTC ATM after the United States and Canada.

MicroStrategy continues to purchase 51,780 BTC, using $570 million from its $2.1 billion ATM plan. If this purchasing continues, the plan funds will be depleted by the end of the year. Currently, MicroStrategy holds 331,200 BTC with a return rate of 41.8%.

On November 11th, Jinshi Data reported that according to multiple media reports in Iran, in the afternoon of the 11th local time, Russia's Mir Bank payment system will be officially connected to Iran's Shatab Bank payment system. Through this move, Iranian bank cards can be used on ATM machines in Russia, and users can receive funds in rubles from Russian ATM machines. The report stated that in the second phase of the project, Russian citizens living in Iran can also use their bank cards in the same way. In the third phase of the project, Iranian bank cards can be used in Russian stores through the Shatab system.

Golden Finance reported that the Westminster Magistrates' Court in the UK has heard a case involving the illegal operation of a Cryptocurrency ATM network. 45-year-old Olumide Osunkoya pleaded guilty to five charges, becoming the first person in the UK to be convicted for operating Cryptocurrency ATMs. Osunkoya operated multiple Cryptocurrency ATMs without registration, involving transactions totaling approximately 2.6 million pounds (340

The first conviction in the UK involving the operation of CryptocurrencyATM: 45-year-old Olumide Osunkoya admitted to illegally operating a CryptocurrencyATM network in the UK, involving transactions of approximately £2.6 million, which may be used for Money Laundering or tax evasion. The FCA has strengthened its crackdown on illegal CryptocurrencyATMs and plans to pass judgment on them.

Gate News bot reported that for the past two weeks, Strategy (MSTR) has not used its market-the-market stock plan (ATM) of common stock to buy Bitcoin, instead opting for it for its two perpetual preferred stocks. This choice is likely to reflect the shrinking premium between the company's share price and its market cap multiple net asset value of (mNAV) (reflecting the difference between its market cap and Bitcoin holdings), which allows Strategy to raise funds to buy more Bitcoin without diluting shareholder shares. When the stock price is close to the value of Bitcoin's underlying asset, the attractiveness of issuing common shares through ATMs decreases. This type of issuance is usually only advantageous if the premium is higher. Strategy recently increased its holdings of 1,045 BTC from the proceeds of its two perpetual preferred stock ATMs: 59.18% on the STRK issue and 40.82% on the STRF issue. This gives the company more flexibility, allowing it to continue to add to its Bitcoin holdings while reserving upside for common equity investors.

The Australian financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has issued new regulations, setting the cash withdrawal limit for crypto ATMs at 5000 AUD, strengthening customer due diligence and transaction monitoring, aimed at combating crypto ATM fraud, especially focused on older users. Reports indicate that there were 150 cases of fraud involving crypto ATMs from 2024 to 2025, with total losses amounting to 3.1076 million USD. The police are urging the public to stay vigilant, as the risks associated with crypto ATM-related fraud are believed to be potentially underestimated.

Australia's National Financial Intelligence Unit (AUSTRAC) has introduced new operating rules and transaction limits for cryptocurrency ATM operators, and federal police said that scams using self-service kiosks are on the rise, with more than A$3.1 million (US$2 million) lost through crypto ATMs in 12 months "Probably just the tip of the iceberg". The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) said in a press release that the agency is imposing a A$5,000 (US$3,250) limit on cash deposits and withdrawals at cryptocurrency ATMs, as well as setting scam warning signs, enhancing transaction monitoring and enhancing customer due diligence obligations.

The Governor of Arizona vetoed two Crypto Assets bills (SB 1373 and SB 1024) but signed the Crypto Assets ATM regulatory bill (HB 2387). The new bill requires Crypto Assets ATM operators to display fraud warnings, set transaction limits, provide customer support, and comply with AML protocols.

The Governor of Arizona vetoed two Crypto Assets bills (SB 1373 and SB 1024), but signed the Crypto Assets ATM regulatory bill (HB 2387). The new bill requires Crypto Assets ATM operators to display fraud warnings, set transaction limits, provide customer support, and comply with AML protocols.

According to Gate.io News bot, Decrypt reported that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs made decisions on three crypto asset-related bills. Hobbs vetoed SB 1373 digital asset strategic reserve fund bill and SB 1024 state government crypto asset payment bill. At the same time, Hobbs signed the HB 2387 bill. This bill establishes new regulatory requirements for Crypto Assets ATMs, including: operators must display multilingual fraud warnings, new users have a daily transaction limit of $2,000, existing users have a limit of $10,500, provide 24-hour customer service, and implement anti-money laundering protocols.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed two Crypto Assets bills while signing a bill regulating Crypto Assets ATMs. The two vetoed bills involved digital asset funds and government Crypto Assets payments. The new bill requires Crypto Assets ATMs to display multilingual warnings, set transaction limits, provide 24/7 customer service, and comply with AML protocols.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed two crypto-related bills, believing the crypto market is highly volatile and not suitable as a public fund allocation option. She also signed the strict regulation of crypto ATMs HB 2387 bill, which requires operators to provide multilingual fraud warnings, transaction hash receipts, and implement daily transaction limits. Nevertheless, she holds a cautiously open attitude towards crypto regulation, and the recently signed Bill 2749 allows the government to hold unclaimed digital assets.

The Australian police have busted a large criminal syndicate that stole Melbourne's Cryptocurrency ATM and collectible card store. The police have discovered the location where the stolen items were stored, including firearms, car keys, pill presses, etc. Four men have been arrested, one of whom will stand trial for multiple charges of theft and firearm possession, while another will face charges of commercial theft and possession of prohibited weapons.

In the past year, more than 50 banks have stopped cardless services due to the rise of mobile payments and the decrease in cash usage. Banks need to utilize digital technology to transform their operations, optimize and upgrade ATM functions, enhance the level of Financial Service, and explore transformation.

The UAE leads the world in cryptocurrency ownership at 25.3%, despite having only one Bitcoin ATM. Singapore (97.5) and the United States (85.4) ranked second and third, respectively, Canada has more than 3,500 Bitcoin ATMs, and Turkey has a high ownership rate but ranks fifth. Atmos pointed out that cryptocurrencies are reshaping the global financial system, driven by accessibility and utility, and that their role is expanding from hedging against inflation to the digital economy.

On February 9th, PANews reported that David Marshall, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, proposed House Bill 2387, which suggests strict regulation of Cryptocurrency ATM operations. Prior to this, a series of such incidents occurred in the state, including a woman being scammed out of $17,000. The proposed bill will implement multiple protective measures, including: Daily trading limit 1000

BlockBeats news, on December 8, according to market data, the fan Token zone saw a general rise in prices, including: · PSG rose by 31.1% in the past 24 hours, now priced at $4.11 · BAR rose by 16.5% in the past 24 hours, now priced at $2.84 · SANTOS rose by 9.5% in the past 24 hours, now priced at $5.15 · ATM rose by 7.8% in the past 24 hours, now priced at $2.56

Revolut announces its 2025 vision: launching AI assistant, mortgage loans, and ATM services. Mortgage products will be first introduced in Lithuania, followed by Ireland and France. ATM services will be introduced in Spain in early 2025.