Money Spinners: New Bitcoin ATM Varieties Appearing
From full exchange machines to one-way dispensers, CoinDesk brings you the latest in bitcoin automated service news from around the world. The past week saw some new brands arriving on the scene, in another sign the bitcoin ATM space is beginning to diversify beyond just a few manufacturers. The ATMs, also known as kiosks or vending machines depending on the jurisdiction, are not only putting more bitcoins into more wallets and eliminating some of the hassle of verifying accounts at online exchanges, but are also serving a secondary function as electronic ambassadors, educating the public....
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It's been a relatively quiet week on the ATM front. In the world of bitcoin, though, no news is often good news. The fact that ATM installations no longer grab the headlines like they used to is a healthy sign of the times, and an indication that the machines are becoming commonplace. Digital currency vending machines are by no means ubiquitous, however, and there are still plenty of folks who've never laid eyes on one. But, just remember how many there were in November last year, and you'll see how far we've come. New terminology. There has even been a move away from the term 'ATM' as of....
Take out your smartphones and get those palms warmed up for a scanning, because it's time for CoinDesk's weekly bitcoin ATM roundup. In the world of bitcoin ATMs, there are more first prizes than a kindergarten sports day, as installers claim blue ribbons such as first bitcoin ATM in their region, first two-way bitcoin ATM, first bitcoin ATM open to the public, first permanent unit and so on. Nonetheless, all bitcoin ATM news is good news, as it can be argued that it gets more coins into more hands, and everyone wins in the end. London, UK. We start in CoinDesk's hometown of London this....