Money Spinners: Canada to Grow Its Already Prominent ATM Presence
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....
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