South America Gets Its First Bitcoin ATM
South America will get its first bitcoin ATM in two weeks, according to Brazilian bitcoin exchange Mercado Bitcoin. The ATM, a Lamassu unit, will make its debut at the Campus Party technology event in São Paulo, Brazil. Mercado Bitcoin's CEO Rodrigo Batista said the ATM would be installed at one of the 300 booths at the massive annual technology gathering, which is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors. The machine will be available to the public for the duration of the event, which runs from 27th January to 2nd February. He added: "The ATM is a way to bring people to bitcoin.....
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