Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATM Owner Hits Back at Scam Accusations
Updated with statements from Peter Klamka, managing partner of Bitcoin Direct. The man behind a Mike Tyson-branded bitcoin ATM in Las Vegas has defended the initiative after accusations it was a scam surfaced today. This weekend, the ex-heavyweight champion of the world tweeted to his 4.89 million followers that the ATM would be "Changing the way we get change". With a launch date of 30th August, the machine promised to offer cash-to-bitcoin services in under 20 seconds, 10 seconds faster than Iron Mike's knockout record. Coming soon... http://t.co/Blf592VtUW... Changing the way we get....
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Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, wants to get into the Bitcoin space, according to a Tweet he made Saturday. The tweet signaled that a "Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATM" would be coming by August. As the website says, "Mike Tyson's fastest knockout in the ring was 30 seconds. The Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATM turns your cash into bitcoin in under 20 seconds." Tyson is best known for his marquee fights in Las Vegas, where, at the D Hotel, a Genesis Coin Bitcoin ATM has been in service for months now. With nicknames like "The Baddest Man on the Planet", "Kid Dynamite", and....
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Mike Tyson, the legendary heavyweight boxing champion made news when he associated himself with the legendary digital currency, bitcoin. Mike Tyson announced his involvement in a bitcoin ATM venture. These bitcoin ATMs are launched and maintained by Bitcoin Direct LLC while he endorses the brand. Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATMs are now officially launched and the launch event was recently held in Las Vegas, where the first machine was unveiled as well. The first Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATM machine is installed at Off the Strip Grill located in LINQ Hotel. The company has already been running a pilot....
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