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Bank employees in India are preparing for a three-day strike, prompting widespread concern about whether salaries, UPI payments and ATM withdrawals will be disrupted during the stoppage. Commentators including Ankit Avasthi are explaining which services could be affected and advising people to withdraw cash or complete transactions in advance. The strike stems from a labor dispute between banking unions and management.

The United States has imposed sanctions on members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang over their involvement in ATM 'jackpotting' hacks, which use malware or hardware tricks to force cash machines to dispense money. The move is part of a broader crackdown on the gang's criminal finances, drawing attention across cybersecurity and banking communities.

Russian bank customers will be able to add money to their accounts using ATMs operated by other banks, according to a report by BFM.ru. The change means deposits will no longer be limited to a customer's own bank's machines, expanding access to cash top-ups across the country. The news is drawing attention as it affects everyday banking for millions of users.

A man involved in the explosion of a cash machine at the Holiëhoek shopping centre has been sentenced to thirty months in prison. The court reportedly took into account his limited but, according to the ruling, 'indispensable' role in the blast. The case is part of a wider wave of ATM bombings in the Netherlands that has put pressure on authorities and security at cash machines.

Russia has begun paying some workers' wages in digital rubles, the central bank's digital currency, and is preparing to let users withdraw the digital money as physical cash through ATMs. The move marks a step in expanding the digital ruble beyond pilot payments toward everyday use, while authorities weigh concerns about privacy and how widely citizens will adopt it.

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5 million to settle claims over ATM fees, and consumers are being asked to check whether they qualify for a payout. The settlement covers people who paid certain fees when using ATMs, though details on eligibility and claim deadlines remain limited.

The FBI has arrested Anibal Canelon Aguirre, described as one of its most wanted cyber fugitives, over an ATM malware scheme. Authorities had long sought him in connection with attacks that used malicious software to extract cash from bank machines without authorisation. His capture marks a significant step in international efforts against organised cybercrime.

Local leaders in Idaho's Treasure Valley are working to raise public awareness of cryptocurrency ATM scams, which often trick residents into depositing cash into machines under false pretenses. Officials want residents to recognize warning signs and avoid sending money to strangers via crypto ATMs, a common method used by fraudsters targeting vulnerable people.

A German-speaking PC gamer is currently optimising the ARGB lighting and PWM control of their gaming rig, a common tweak among enthusiasts looking to balance cooling performance, noise levels and lighting effects. Details of the specific hardware or software used were not shared.