First Bitcoin ATM in Virginia Launches
Virginia's first Bitcoin ATM! Today, the first Bitcoin ATM in Virginia launched. The ATM is owned by BlockBox, a company which provides Bitcoin services. According to Coin ATM Radar, the ATM converts fiat to bitcoin, with a 4% fee. The ATM is in Sterling Mower, a mower company, located at 22005 Shaw Rd, Sterling, VA 20164. With this ATM, Virginia joins the club of states in America to have a Bitcoin ATM. Less than two weeks ago, Pennsylvania got its first ATM. Virginia's ATM is a Lamassu machine, so it is small compared to most other Bitcoin ATMs. In images, it is resting on top of a stool....
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