Two-Way Bitcoin ATM Hits Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington. It's the land of rain, good food, and now a two-way bitcoin ATM. What some Northwestern news publications are calling the city's first bitcoin ATM, city residents will be able to not only purchase bitcoin, but they'll be able to exchange bitcoin for fiat. Located at the Spitfire Sports Bar in Downtown Seattle, the ATM is destined to begin serving customers come 11 AM local time. Customers will have the opportunity to interact with the ATM from 11 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. Manufactured by Las Vegas-based Robocoin, the ATM will allow for transactions up to $3,000 be....
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