Altcoins News
By Sydney TheCMO
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Cybersecurity firm CertiK dropped some pretty alarming numbers last week. The company's annual report shows crypto ATM losses shot up 33% in 2025, with scammers basically…
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The data paints a grim picture for an industry that's already fighting trust issues. CertiK's researchers tracked fraudulent activities across thousands of crypto ATMs worldwide,…
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The appeal is obvious when you think about it - these machines offer quick transactions with minimal verification requirements.
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BitAccess, one of the bigger crypto ATM providers, got hit hard in July 2025. Hackers managed to breach their systems and walked away with over $2 million in unauthorized…
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AI makes everything worse. That's what CertiK found anyway.
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Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to create more sophisticated scams. They're building fake customer service chatbots, generating convincing phishing emails, and…
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The North American Digital Asset Exchange Association announced they're forming a task force on March 1st.
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Governments are paying attention now. Several countries are looking at tighter regulations for crypto ATMs, though the approaches vary wildly by jurisdiction.
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Banking institutions remain skeptical about the whole crypto ATM business. Many traditional banks won't work with operators because of the security risks and regulatory…
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Users aren't feeling confident either. The Crypto Consumer Association surveyed people in February and found that 60% are hesitant to use crypto ATMs because of security concerns.
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Law enforcement keeps struggling with these cases. Tracking cybercriminals who use cryptocurrency is incredibly complex, and many operate anonymously across multiple jurisdictions.
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CertiK didn't reveal the exact dollar amounts lost in 2025, which leaves everyone guessing about the real scale of the problem.
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Crypto ATM operators are scrambling to implement additional safeguards. Some are adding biometric scanners, others are requiring video calls with customer service for larger…
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The industry keeps pushing forward despite the setbacks. Innovation drives progress, but so does the constant threat of new scams and regulatory crackdowns.
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