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policy1 month ago•2 min saved

Minnesota lawmakers push ban on crypto ATMs after elder fraud surge

Minnesota lawmakers, with law enforcement and the Department of Commerce, introduced HF3642 to ban crypto ATMs that accept cash and debit cards after 70 fraud complaints totaling more than $540,000 in 2025, including a case where an elderly resident reportedly gave half her monthly income to scammers; supporters say refunds are limited (about 48% of complaints) and fraud remains a problem, while crypto platforms argue existing safeguards should suffice.

via Mashable|

#crypto-atms #elderly #fraud

business5 months ago•7 min saved

Crypto ATM Fraud Sparks Calls for Regulation and Bans

CNN Investigates reveals widespread fraud linked to a single crypto ATM, highlighting how scammers exploit these machines to defraud victims, with law enforcement and regulatory efforts struggling to keep up with the scale of the problem.

via CNN|

#business #crypto-atms #fraud

cryptocurrency2 years ago•3 min saved

PEPE Coin Rockets to $1B Market Cap, Leaving DOGE and SHIB Behind.

Pepecoin (PEPE), a new token based on the "pepe the frog" meme, has reached a $1 billion market capitalization after debuting last month, with other meme tokens also seeing increased trading activity. The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has continued its crackdown on unlawful crypto ATMs, inspecting sites in Exeter, Nottingham, and Sheffield. Crypto exchange Coinbase reported Q1 revenue of $773 million, exceeding analysts' estimates, and trading volume came in at $145 billion. Gold is looking to break out of its three-year trading range, which could bode well for bitcoin, according to Matrixport.

via CoinDesk|

#coinbase #crypto-atms #cryptocurrency