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đ° CRYPTO ATM Operators urged to Combat FRAUD
Seven U.S. Democratic Senators, led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, have called on the top 10 Bitcoin ATM operators to address rising fraud targeting elderly Americans. In a Sept. 12 statement, Durbin, alongside Senators Elizabeth Warren and others, cited alarming Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data showing that fraud losses involving Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs) reached $65 million in the first half of 2023.
The Senators highlighted that elderly Americansâthose 60 and olderâare more than three times as likely to report losses through BTMs compared to younger individuals. The letter was addressed to CEOs of prominent BTM operators, including Bitcoin Depot, CoinFlip, and Bitstop, urging them to act swiftly in combating scams associated with their machines.
The call to action follows multiple reports of BTM-related fraud, including a July case where a business owner removed a Coinhub ATM due to frequent scams, and a New York Times article detailing how scammers coerced elderly individuals into using crypto ATMs to send funds. The Senators expressed concern about the role these ATMs play in widespread financial fraud and requested detailed responses on measures taken to prevent such fraud, including the use of warnings, transaction limits, and insurance against fraudulent activities. Responses are expected by Oct. 4.
Recent FTC data further supports the Senators' concerns, revealing a tenfold increase in crypto ATM scams since 2020, with losses soaring from $12 million to $144 million. The FBI also reported that $5.6 billion was lost to crypto fraud in 2023, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. More than two-thirds of the losses involved older adults, with a median loss of $10,000 in cases involving Bitcoin ATMs.
Do you think this will slow down mass adoption or is it just a minor issue to fix?
Drop your opinion in the comments!
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Seven U.S. Democratic Senators, led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, have called on the top 10 Bitcoin ATM operators to address rising fraud targeting elderly Americans. In a Sept. 12 statement, Durbin, alongside Senators Elizabeth Warren and others, cited alarming Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data showing that fraud losses involving Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs) reached $65 million in the first half of 2023.
The Senators highlighted that elderly Americansâthose 60 and olderâare more than three times as likely to report losses through BTMs compared to younger individuals. The letter was addressed to CEOs of prominent BTM operators, including Bitcoin Depot, CoinFlip, and Bitstop, urging them to act swiftly in combating scams associated with their machines.
The call to action follows multiple reports of BTM-related fraud, including a July case where a business owner removed a Coinhub ATM due to frequent scams, and a New York Times article detailing how scammers coerced elderly individuals into using crypto ATMs to send funds. The Senators expressed concern about the role these ATMs play in widespread financial fraud and requested detailed responses on measures taken to prevent such fraud, including the use of warnings, transaction limits, and insurance against fraudulent activities. Responses are expected by Oct. 4.
Recent FTC data further supports the Senators' concerns, revealing a tenfold increase in crypto ATM scams since 2020, with losses soaring from $12 million to $144 million. The FBI also reported that $5.6 billion was lost to crypto fraud in 2023, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. More than two-thirds of the losses involved older adults, with a median loss of $10,000 in cases involving Bitcoin ATMs.
Do you think this will slow down mass adoption or is it just a minor issue to fix?
Drop your opinion in the comments!
#CryptoATM #ATM #scamaler #scam #fraud $BTC
âïžÂ UK FCA Charges First Individual for Illegal Crypto ATM Network! âïž
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged an individual for operating an illegal crypto ATM network. This marks a significant step in regulating the crypto space and ensuring compliance. đŠ
#Crypto #FCA #Regulation #CryptoATM #Compliance
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged an individual for operating an illegal crypto ATM network. This marks a significant step in regulating the crypto space and ensuring compliance. đŠ
#Crypto #FCA #Regulation #CryptoATM #Compliance
đ°đł Bitcoin Depot hits new heights! Q2 shows remarkable revenue of $197.5M, even with a net loss of $6.1M. đđ„ Notably, the net loss shrinks by a whopping 249% from last year. đđŒ Their strategic partnership with convenience stores is expanding US Bitcoin ATM reach. Crypto ATM specialists on the rise! đđ #BitcoinDepotSuccess #CryptoATM #BitcoinWorld
đŠđș Crypto ATMs surge 17X in Australia !!
#AustraliaCrypto #Australia #CryptoATM #atm #Write2Earn!
#AustraliaCrypto #Australia #CryptoATM #atm #Write2Earn!
Disappearing Act: 5,700+ Crypto ATMs Gone in 2023 - Will the Decline Continue?
- Approximately 6,000 crypto ATMs vanished last year, marking the first yearly decline since their introduction in 2013.
- Unlike online exchanges, these machines provide physical access for crypto transactions.
- Factors like regulatory ambiguity, high compliance expenses, market stagnation, and security concerns such as robberies possibly led to the decline.
- Nevertheless, crypto ATMs are not expected to disappear entirely. There's still potential for growth and advancement in the overall market.
- ATM General Bytes holds the current lead, but CoinATM Radar data reveals growing competition from Bit Access and Genesis Coin.
In 2023, the crypto world saw a divergence in fortunes. While the market experienced a resurgence, the narrative for crypto ATMs took a downturn. These physical gateways to the digital economy witnessed an unprecedented decline, with over 5,700 machines vanishing globally, marking the first significant reduction since their widespread adoption in 2013.
Crypto ATMs serve as tangible portals allowing individuals to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using cash or regular debit cards, offering an alternative to online exchanges. Despite being less favored than their online counterparts, these ATMs cater to users seeking simplicity and accessibility in their crypto transactions.
By the close of 2022, there were over 39,000 crypto ATMs operational in 97 countries, supporting a multitude of cryptocurrencies. The United States led the charge with more than 25,000 machines, followed by several European countries and Canada. However, the scenario took a dire turn in 2023.
Various factors contributed to this downturn. Regulatory uncertainties, compliance costs, the sluggish crypto market at the year's onset, technical challenges, and concerning incidents like ATM thefts, such as the attempted robbery of a Bitcoin ATM in a Houston smoke shop, all played a role in the decline.
Despite these setbacks, the future for crypto ATMs remains promising. The realm of cryptocurrencies is far from reaching its pinnacle, indicating ample room for growth and innovation in the ATM sector. Recent data from Coin ATM Radar suggests a resurgence in the overall growth of crypto ATMs, with companies like ATM General Bytes spearheading this evolution, closely trailed by competitors like Bit Access and Genesis Coin.
However, it's crucial to note that the information presented by Voice of Crypto aims to be accurate and current, yet the volatility of cryptocurrencies underscores the need for individual research and prudent decision-making in financial matters.
#CryptoATM #CryptoPredictions2024 #Crypto2024 #cryptocurrency
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- Unlike online exchanges, these machines provide physical access for crypto transactions.
- Factors like regulatory ambiguity, high compliance expenses, market stagnation, and security concerns such as robberies possibly led to the decline.
- Nevertheless, crypto ATMs are not expected to disappear entirely. There's still potential for growth and advancement in the overall market.
- ATM General Bytes holds the current lead, but CoinATM Radar data reveals growing competition from Bit Access and Genesis Coin.
In 2023, the crypto world saw a divergence in fortunes. While the market experienced a resurgence, the narrative for crypto ATMs took a downturn. These physical gateways to the digital economy witnessed an unprecedented decline, with over 5,700 machines vanishing globally, marking the first significant reduction since their widespread adoption in 2013.
Crypto ATMs serve as tangible portals allowing individuals to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using cash or regular debit cards, offering an alternative to online exchanges. Despite being less favored than their online counterparts, these ATMs cater to users seeking simplicity and accessibility in their crypto transactions.
By the close of 2022, there were over 39,000 crypto ATMs operational in 97 countries, supporting a multitude of cryptocurrencies. The United States led the charge with more than 25,000 machines, followed by several European countries and Canada. However, the scenario took a dire turn in 2023.
Various factors contributed to this downturn. Regulatory uncertainties, compliance costs, the sluggish crypto market at the year's onset, technical challenges, and concerning incidents like ATM thefts, such as the attempted robbery of a Bitcoin ATM in a Houston smoke shop, all played a role in the decline.
Despite these setbacks, the future for crypto ATMs remains promising. The realm of cryptocurrencies is far from reaching its pinnacle, indicating ample room for growth and innovation in the ATM sector. Recent data from Coin ATM Radar suggests a resurgence in the overall growth of crypto ATMs, with companies like ATM General Bytes spearheading this evolution, closely trailed by competitors like Bit Access and Genesis Coin.
However, it's crucial to note that the information presented by Voice of Crypto aims to be accurate and current, yet the volatility of cryptocurrencies underscores the need for individual research and prudent decision-making in financial matters.
#CryptoATM #CryptoPredictions2024 #Crypto2024 #cryptocurrency
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