Lamassu Announces a Modular Two-Way Bitcoin ATM System
Lamassu. It's a well-recognized name in the bitcoin industry. Many would say the company has revolutionized the in-person acquisition of bitcoin via a streamlined thirty-second process, and the company is taking one step forward with the introduction of a modular two-bitcoin bitcoin ATM system. Dubbed the Santo Tirso floor stand, it comes as an optional compliment to the traditional Lamassu devices we're quite used to seeing. Built into the stand is a bill dispenser that will effectively allow current Lamassu devices in operation to exchange cash for bitcoin - making them much more than a....
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Bitcoin ATM manufacturer Lamassu has debuted a new ATM stand that allows customers to exchange bitcoin for cash, enabling two-way ATM transactions through its units for the first time. The Santo Tirso floor stand is designed to augment current Lamassu ATMs and compete against current two-way market offerings, such as those from rival manufacturer Robocoin. Lamassu CEO Zach Harvey told newsBTC that the new product enables operators to develop their ATM infrastructure based on consumer demand and business concerns. Harvey said: "It was important for us to give operators the choice of one-way....
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