The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report shows that losses from cryptocurrency-related fraud reached $11.37B, up 22% from 2024. Losses among people ages 60 and older totaled $4.4 billion, mainly stemming from cryptocurrency investment scams. California had the highest losses at $2.1B.

Bitcoin Bancorp launched a licensed Bitcoin ATM network in Southern California on April 9, with the first batch of machines already installed in Los Angeles, marking a new phase of retail expansion in the United States. The company’s accelerated expansion strategy is significant, and it is expected that the industry’s size will reach $7.68 billion by 2034.

Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot recently filed a report with the U.S. SEC, saying it was hit by a cyberattack on March 23 in which hackers stole approximately 50.9 BTC valued at about $3.665 million. The company has initiated an emergency response and investigation. Its customer platform and data were not affected, but it may face reputational and legal costs.

A 2026 FBI report shows that cryptocurrency scams continue to grow, with losses reaching $11.37B in 2025, and people age 60 and older are the primary victims. Investment fraud and cryptocurrency ATM scams are especially prominent, with the highest losses in California. Despite increased law enforcement efforts, the risk continues to rise, and greater security awareness is needed.

Strategy filed an 8-K with the SEC on March 23, announcing the addition of three new underwriting dealers and the launch of a new ATM offering program involving common stock and preferred stock. The company also adjusted the authorized shares for STRC and STRK, and terminated the original STRK preferred stock offering program.

Gate News reports that on March 19, the European Central Bank (ECB) stated it is seeking specialized technical personnel to advance digital euro integration into payment infrastructure such as ATMs and bank card terminals.

Gate News reported that on March 19, a bill HB 380 in Kentucky aimed at regulating cryptocurrency ATMs sparked controversy due to newly added provisions. The provision requires hardware wallet providers to assist users in resetting access credentials, including seed phrases. Industry experts point out that this regulation conflicts with the design philosophy of non-custodial wallets and could undermine self-custody mechanisms. The bill has passed the House and is currently under Senate review, with the controversial provision still potentially subject to modification or removal.

The European Central Bank announced on March 19 the opening of two new working groups to advance the implementation of the digital euro at ATMs and payment terminals, establishing relevant standards and testing procedures. A digital euro pilot is planned to launch in the second half of 2027, with participants including merchants and payment service providers.

Gate News reports that on March 19, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning stating that criminal networks are exploiting cryptocurrency ATMs to conduct fraud schemes. Scammers impersonate law enforcement personnel and use false legal threats to lure victims into transferring funds through cryptocurrency ATMs. The FBI reminds the public to remain vigilant, noting that law enforcement will never request citizens to use cryptocurrency ATMs for transfers or to pay fines via phone or other means.

Canada's Finance Minister announced that FINTRAC has revoked the registration of 23 cryptocurrency service providers, marking a crackdown on cryptocurrency compliance. The government will continue to take measures to address related risks.