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- 1FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Accused of $40M ATM Malware Heist▼Bad Actor "“Prometheus”, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives engineered malware that “jackpotted” US ATMs, to the
A fugitive known as "Prometheus", listed among the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, is alleged to have engineered malware that "jackpotted" ATMs across the United States, taking roughly $40 million. Analysts say the transnational criminal group Tren de Aragua then laundered the proceeds through cryptocurrencies, with blockchain analysis firms detailing the flow of funds.
- 2Missouri Attorney General Targets Bitcoin ATMs▼Bitcoin ATMs are in Missouri AG’s crosshairs—but they insist they’re not the problem
Missouri's attorney general has put Bitcoin ATM operators under scrutiny, but the companies themselves push back, arguing they are not the source of the problem. The dispute highlights growing state-level concern over crypto kiosks, which have been linked elsewhere to fraud and scams targeting consumers, while operators claim they already have safeguards in place.
- 3Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Launches Across US With Flat 5% Fee▼Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Enters U.S. Market With 400+ Machines and a Flat 5% Fee
Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs says it is entering the United States with a network of more than 400 machines and a flat 5% fee, a rate it pitches as substantially below the industry average, where ATM fees often exceed 15%. The move could pressure existing operators to lower their pricing as fee criticism has long dogged the bitcoin ATM sector.
- 4Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs rolls out 400 machines at 5% fee▼Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs launches 400 ATMs with 5% fee
Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs has launched a network of 400 bitcoin ATMs charging a 5% transaction fee, a rate the company positions as among the lowest in the industry. The expansion aims to make buying bitcoin more affordable at physical machines, where fees often run considerably higher. Industry observers note that fee levels are a key differentiator in the competitive bitcoin ATM market.
- 5Wisconsin passes Act 226 capping crypto ATM withdrawals▼🚨 Wisconsin aprueba la Acta 226: límite de 1.000 $ diarios en cajeros de cripto y vigilancia sobre 700 kioscos de alto r
Wisconsin has approved Act 226, imposing a $1,000 daily limit on cryptocurrency ATM transactions and increased oversight of around 700 kiosks classified as high risk. The measure responds to fraud through these terminals, which cost Americans an estimated $333 million in 2025. Debate centres on whether the daily cap genuinely curbs scams or is merely a patch on a wider problem.
- 6Dennis, Massachusetts bans crypto ATMs in Cape Cod first●Dennis approves Cape Cod's first-known crypto ATM ban. Here's why.
The town of Dennis, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has approved what is reported to be the region's first-known ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. Local officials moved to prohibit the machines, which allow users to buy and sell digital currency for cash. The ban makes Dennis the first Cape Cod town to take such action, and the decision is drawing attention over concerns about crypto kiosks.
- 7Wisconsin's crypto ATM law under scrutiny for scam crackdown●How much is Wisconsin's crypto ATM law limiting scams?
Wisconsin's new law regulating cryptocurrency ATMs is being examined for its effectiveness in curbing fraud. Crypto ATMs have been widely used in scams, with victims often persuaded to deposit cash into machines by impersonators. The question now is how much the state's restrictions—such as limits on transactions and consumer protections—are actually reducing these losses.
- 8Ohio BCI Returns Over $15,000 to Crypto ATM Scam Victim●Ohio BCI Returns More Than $15,000 to Victim of Crypto ATM Scam
Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation has returned more than $15,000 to a victim of a cryptocurrency ATM scam, according to the Ohio Attorney General's office. The restitution comes as crypto ATM fraud continues to target residents across the state, with officials urging the public to be cautious about depositing cash into machines at the direction of strangers.