Robocoin Bitcoin ATMs Can Now Run Lamassu Open Source Software
Robocoin Bitcoin ATM operators now have a new attractive alternative to abiding by Robocoin's new compliance standards. In response to Robocoin's move to enforce AML/KYC compliance for all of its ATM operators (even non-American ones), some Bitcoin enthusiasts have banded together to port Lamassu's open source Bitcoin ATM software to run on Robocoin's hardware. Currently, the Lamassu Robocoin ATMs only have buy functionality; however, both sell and optional AML/KYC features are also in the works. Also read: Bitcoin ATM Disappointment and the Huge Bank-like Fees for Using Them. New....
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There are a surprising number of bitcoin ATMs currently on the market for entrepreneurs willing to make an investment. Companies like Robocoin and Lamassu are building and selling ATMs that can exchange government-backed currencies for bitcoin all over the world. While hardware and software are readily available, the potential roadblock for many of these ATMs is compliance. In many countries the regulation of virtual money transmitters is still something of a grey area. Additionally, some governments do not appear to be interested in hosting virtual currency ATMs at all. CoinDesk recently....
Robocoin's comments have been added. A former Robocoin operator in the UK has 'hacked' its bitcoin ATM machines to run on software from rival manufacturer Lamassu. The operator, SatoshiPoint, has installed a system that runs on Lamassu software, bypassing the original Robocoin system. The machine can still buy bitcoin but it has lost its ability to sell bitcoin and dispense fiat currency. SatoshiPoint's four Robocoin machines were remotely disabled by the manufacturer on 7th November after it refused to use the company's updated operating system. The new operating system requires ATM....
Today, Robocoin has announced open enrollment for their Robocoin Wallet, which is needed to use the "Robocoin Bank." Robocoin has taken the first step to moving away from being just a Bitcoin ATM company to becoming a full-fledged "Bitcoin Bank." The Robocoin Banking platform, which utilizes all existing Robocoin ATMs as automated kiosks, will provide banking services to customers around the world in the form of a new Bitcoin wallet: The Robocoin Wallet. Robocoin first revealed plans to change their ATMs into a more functional global network to support Bitcoin earlier this year. Those that....
Robocoin, a Bitcoin based company in Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced that they will be launching a new project called Robocoin Bank. The new project will take all existing Robocoin ATMs and turn them into banking branches. Through software updates, they plan to add features that allow users to bank using Bitcoin. Robocoin is offering the chance to start your own branch of Robocoin Bank by purchasing and operating one of these Robocoin Kiosks. Robocoin Banking functionality should be fully online starting summer of 2014. The new features will allow users to open a Robocoin Bank account in....