First Bitcoin ATMs Launch in New Zealand
At a celebratory event on Monday evening, two bitcoin ATMs were launched in Auckland. These are believed to be the first in New Zealand. Operated by Bitto NZ, the machines are manufactured by Lamassu, who has sold upwards of 100 ATMs that are now in use around the world. The two ATMs are intended to be used at events and/or by appointment. That means they won't be in one same spot for the town's people to come and use at their leisure. And while the community has taken to the "ATM" name, Lamassu units are more like vending machines in that they only accept fiat in exchange for bitcoin. "We....
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