BTM COMPLIANCE BLOG
Opportunities Owning a Bitcoin ATM
Opportunities Owning a Bitcoin ATM Bitcoin ATMs are internet-dependent kiosks allowing users to purchase cryptocurrencies—often Bitcoin—for cash. They have come a long way from being merely present to popping up in more than 30,000 locations in the U.S. alone. Many...
How Compliance Stops Scams
Catching Scams before they Happen Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain are newer technologies that serve as a decentralized currency system, a way to transfer assets, verify ownership, and much more. While the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology serve as...
Blockchain Technology and Web3
It’s not news that most people in the tech industry believe that blockchain technology is the future of our society and can revolutionize business practices and interactions. When the internet was first created, it was hard to imagine it morphing into platforms like...
Breaking News: Governor of Florida Signs Legislation Defining and Clarifying Cryptocurrency Regulations
On Thursday May 12th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that defines virtual currency, which will ease state financial regulations and clarify state law. This new legislation will come into effect on January 1st, 2023, and will upend a court ruling that took...
California’s Governor signs executive order that could propel growth of the crypto/blockchain industry in the state
Gavin Newsom, California’s Governor, has signed an executive order to facilitate California agencies and federal government officials to create regulations for cryptocurrency. This is huge news for businesses and tech investors in California who have been waiting for...
Bitcoin ATMs and Banking as a Money Services Business: Part 1
Starting a Money Services Business (MSB) can be an intimidating process. There are a number of things an owner must do to get their MSB operational, and also stay compliant with the federal and state regulations. On top of that, many banks will not work with an MSB,...
New York Bitcoin ATM Operator Charged for Illegally operating his Business
Last week Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. announced that Robert Taylor, a Bitcoin ATM operator of over 40 machines in New York, has been indicted for running his operation illegally and marketing it to criminals. It was disclosed that between 2017 and...
New Cryptocurrency Scam Reporting Tool Available
In the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report, there were more than 1,250 reports of scams stemming from Crypto ATMs accounting for nearly $30 million lost. This is a small percentage of the total cryptocurrency scams that took place in 2021. In response to this, The...
Bitcoin ATM Compliance – What you need to know
60% of the worlds Bitcoin ATMs are operated in the United States. However, if you’re looking to operate a Bitcoin ATM business there is a lot more to it than just buying the machine and plugging it in. As a Bitcoin ATM operator, your business has to stay compliant...
New Florida Legislation to Benefit Bitcoin ATM Operators
In recent months, Florida legislators have voted to clarify the state’s position on cryptocurrency sales. This new legislation will allow crypto assets to be bought and sold between two parties in Florida without the fear of regulation repercussions. With this vote,...