Recovering Funds Transferred Via Bitcoin ATMs Is 'Virtually Untraceable', Say Iowa Authorities

Although they account for a fraction of the illicit transactions done in crypto, Bitcoin ATMs are disproportionately popular among scammers.

• 2023-07-10
• Bitcoin ATM Clive Police Department ATMs Polk County Iowa

Hong Kong is world’s most crypto-ready jurisdiction, new study claims

Hong Kong is the most crypto-ready jurisdiction in the world, based on the number of blockchain startups per 100,000 people and the number of crypto ATMs proportional to the population, according to a new study by forex education platform Forex Suggest.

• 2023-05-25
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Unregulated crypto ATMs give criminals a loophole to prey on victims

The country has approximately 32,000 crypto ATMs and kiosks that appear like traditional ATMs but instead convert cash into digital cryptocurrency.

• 2023-03-22
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FCA, Met Police Continue Bitcoin ATM Crackdown in East London

The UK Financial Conduct Authority continues to target and disrupt illegal Bitcoin ATM businesses, this time it's taking aim at London.

• 2023-03-09
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UK Financial Regulator Takes Enforcement Action Against Crypto ATM Operators

The financial watchdog has teamed up with West Yorkshire Police to tackle crypto ATM operators in the city of Leeds

• 2023-02-14
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