Montreal Gets Its First Bitcoin ATM
Montreal, Canada has received their first bitcoin ATM, slated to be unveiled this morning at the Montreal Bitcoin Embassy. Built by BitAccess, this ATM will allow enthusiasts and those curious to insert some traditional cash in exchange for digital money, and vice-versa. "What it really is, is a bitcoin vending machine. It buys bitcoins and it sells bitcoins," said Fadi Azouz of Vx5 Technologies, who purchased the ATM. It's all part of Azouz's plan to bring 10 BitAccess ATM kiosks to the market this year alone, with plans to bring ATMs to places like Dubai, Caracas, Manila, and Beirut.....
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