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- Bitcoin ATM scams cost Americans over $333 million from January to November 2025, up from $250 million in 2024.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported a "clear and constant rise" in fraud tied to these kiosks.
- The Missouri Attorney General's Office is investigating cryptocurrency kiosk operators for potential consumer protection violations.
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) advocates stricter regulations, including daily deposit limits, as 17 states regulate these machines amid rising fraud concerns.
