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Crypto ATMs face tighter space as U.S. states roll out bans and restrictions
Regulation of crypto ATMs is tightening rapidly across the United States. Tennessee has banned the installation and use of crypto ATMs and kiosks, while Georgia has introduced rules covering transaction limits, scam warnings and refunds in some fraud cases. Other states including Indiana and Minnesota are also moving to prohibit the machines. The measures follow rising fraud tied to crypto ATMs, including cases involving older residents. The tougher rules are also pressuring operators, including Bitcoin Depot, which sought Chapter 11 protection in May.
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Bitcoin Depot halts ATM business after losing fee edge and facing regulatory burden
Bitcoin Depot, North America\'s largest bitcoin ATM operator, has halted its cryptocurrency ATM network after seeking bankruptcy protection in the United States. It filed for Chapter 11 in a Texas bankruptcy court and plans to pursue asset sales under court supervision. The company said financial performance deteriorated sharply, pressured by cheaper regulated apps, high costs to maintain more than 9,000 machines and stricter state-by-state rules. Fraud-related allegations and enforcement actions in Massachusetts and Connecticut also added to the strain.
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Tennessee bans cryptocurrency ATMs statewide after Indiana
Tennessee has banned the installation and operation of cryptocurrency ATMs across the state, making both operators and businesses that allow the machines subject to penalties. Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 2505 on April 13. Violations are classified as a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Tennessee becomes the second U.S. state, after Indiana, to impose a statewide ban.