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Crypto ATM regulations move quickly through NC House with concessions to industry
ncnewsline.com · about 1 month ago
Senate panel advances New Jersey crypto ATM ban
jerseyvindicator.org · about 1 month ago
AARP Delaware Backs HB 441 Against Crypto ATM Scams
aarp.org · about 1 month ago
Cary woman loses thousands in Wake County jury duty scam through crypto ATM
abc11.com · about 1 month ago
Legislation to protect seniors from crypto ATM scams introduced
financialregnews.com · about 1 month ago
US House intros Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act
atmmarketplace.com · about 1 month ago
This Machine Cost Her Everything. It’s Time to Ban Crypto ATMs in Massachusetts.
aarp.org · about 1 month ago
SAPD warns against Bitcoin scams
kens5.com · about 1 month ago
Tennessee becomes second state to ban cryptocurrency ATMs; KPD says these scams are hard to investigate
wbir.com · about 1 month ago
Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge
foxnews.com · about 1 month ago
FTC Warning: Crypto ATM Scams Up 1,000%—How To Protect Yourself
forbes.com · about 1 month ago
Limits on crypto ATM purchases become a reality
unionleader.com · about 1 month ago
This State Just Announced a Ban on Crypto ATMs. Experts Say Retailers and Fintechs Should Pay Attention
inc.com · about 1 month ago
Cybersecurity - Blogs: Bitcoin ATMs - Dark Side of Cryptocurrency
in.gov · about 1 month ago
Cary, North Carolina woman loses thousands in Wake County jury duty scam through crypto ATM
abc7chicago.com · about 1 month ago
Law enforcement, banks warn of money laundering gaps in major US crypto bill
icij.org · about 1 month ago
New protections to be added to NH crypto ATMs amid scams targeting older adults
nhpr.org · about 1 month ago
FTC Warning: Crypto ATM Scams Up 1,000%—How To Protect Yourself
malaysia.news.yahoo.com · about 1 month ago
What to Know About Cryptocurrency Scams
aarp.org · about 1 month ago
St. Johns deputies warn crooks are ‘two steps ahead’ after crypto ATM scams rise
Bad guys are always out there trying to take your money — and St. Johns County detectives say cryptocurrency kiosks are becoming a go-to tool for scammers.
news4jax.com · 30 days ago
Proposal to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs wins NC Senate approval Tuesday
A bill to regulate North Carolina's burgeoning cryptocurrency ATM industry was approved by the state Senate Tuesday, setting it up for a final House vote...
ncnewsline.com · 28 days ago
Scammers Send Victims To Bitcoin ATMs. San Antonio Wants The Warning Right On The Machine
San Antonio police are warning residents about Bitcoin ATM scams as the city moves to put fraud warnings directly in front of people using cryptocurrency .
yahoo.com · 28 days ago
Law Targets Crypto Kiosk Fraud
As a small-town police chief in South Dakota, Jeremy Wellnitz has witnessed first-hand the rapid spread of scams involving cryptocurrency.
aarp.org · 26 days ago
Avoid crypto kiosks that charge 20 percent or more in fees
Bitcoin ATMs, also known as crypto kiosks, are widely available and often found in stores like gas stations and coffee shops, but using them is generally...
naplespress.com · 26 days ago
Understanding Bitcoin ATMs: Definition, Fees, and Global Locations
Explore Bitcoin ATMs, understand their functions, regulatory requirements, fees, and locations worldwide to make informed cryptocurrency transactions.
investopedia.com · 24 days ago
SAPD: Texans could lose thousands in Bitcoin ATM scam
San Antonio's new ordinance requires warning signs at virtual currency kiosks as police warn of rising Bitcoin ATM scams.
mysanantonio.com · 24 days ago
MA residents have lost $7M to crypto ATM scams. Bill would ban them
Crypto ATM scams have skyrocketed. Now, MA lawmakers are trying to prevent future victims by cracking down on the machines themselves.
telegram.com · 3 days ago
Crypto ATM scams in Mass. stole millions last year. The Senate wants to ban the kiosks
A view of a Bitcoin ATM at a mall in California. **Coin con:** The Massachusetts Senate moved yesterday to ban so-called crypto ATMs, amid concerns the unregulated kiosks are rampantly used for scams. In the last year alone, the FBI reported people had lost $389 million to such scams, including nearly $7 million at kiosks in Massachusetts, [as The Boston Globe reported earlier this week](https://apps.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/storylab/coinhub-bitcoin-atm-crypto-scam/?s_campaign=8315:varf). “A ban on crypto ATMs is now the most effective way to stop the ongoing damage,” Jen Benson, the state director of AARP Massachusetts, said in a statement yesterday. - How do they work? [Hundreds](https://coinatmradar.com/state/22/bitcoin-atm-massachusetts/) of crypto kiosks — which look just like an ATM — exist across Massachusetts in places like convenience stores, liquor stores and
wbur.org · 3 days ago
San Antonio adds warnings to Bitcoin ATMs after scammers steal $39 million
San Antonio's new ordinance is meant to intervene at the last possible moment before a payment goes through.
yahoo.com · 23 days ago
El Paso City Council moves to stop crypto ATM fraud
El Paso officials want to force crypto ATMs to display fraud warnings and add a 15-second delay to stop scams.
elpasotimes.com · 21 days ago
Why Cryptocurrencies Are Still Controversial
How cryptocurrency, once a niche technology, grew into a huge market with murky oversight, political entanglements, illicit activity, and systemic risk.
consumerreports.org · 21 days ago
Crypto giant Circle rebuffed efforts to help scam victims, police say
As law enforcement officials around the country grapple with a flood of victims falling prey to scammers using cryptocurrency, authorities in two states say...
icij.org · 19 days ago
Crypto & Blockchain Law Firm
Last Updated: 07-05-2026. PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to help victims of crypto fraud/scam cases. Blockchain & Crypto Law Firm Leading the Way in Web3,...
federal-lawyer.com · 19 days ago
New NC Law could get you your money back if you've been scammed using a Crypto kiosk or Bitcoin ATM
GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you put your credit card information into a fake site, chances are you can file a fraud complaint and get your money back because it...
wfmynews2.com · 19 days ago
Congress wants to regulate crypto. But police say the plan fails
A cryptocurrency company has stymied a Wisconsin sheriff's office investigation into an investment fraud that cost two families nearly $800,000.
san.com · 19 days ago
NC crypto ATM law targets scams that cost state residents $13M
North Carolina has enacted a new law aimed at curbing fraud tied to cryptocurrency ATMs, after state residents lost $13 million to scams through the...
wect.com · 14 days ago
Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for scams?
Bitcoin ATMs are the boogie man for many states, regulatory agencies and senior citizen advocacy groups. But is this reputation earned?
atmmarketplace.com · 14 days ago
Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers want regulation.
A Bitcoin ATM stands next to another ATM inside an Austin convenience store on July 7, 2026. Maria was standing in front of a cryptocurrency ATM, $5000.
sacurrent.com · 14 days ago
FBI says US crypto scams topped $11 billion as more victims were sent to bitcoin ATMs
An increasing number of crypto fraud cases in the United States are converging on bitcoin ATM kiosks in places like supermarkets.
thecooldown.com · 12 days ago
Crypto ATM scams cost victims millions as Florida prepares new consumer protections
Victims across the country have lost thousands of dollars after scammers convinced them to deposit cash into cryptocurrency ATMs.
actionnewsjax.com · 12 days ago
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