Bitcoin ATMs Pulled in Australia as Regulators Signal Wider Crackdown
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AUSTRAC is suspending the registration of a key operator, effective August 9, which runs approximately 96 of Australia's roughly 1,800 crypto ATMs. This move signals a wider crackdown on the industry, as regulators scrutinize compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The Australian crypto ATM market is expected to face significant disruption.
AUSTRAC has suspended the registration of the operator running 96 of Australia's roughly 1,800 crypto ATMs, effective August 9.