Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them

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Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them

Back to insightsDecryptSeptember 11, 2026

A councilor said 90% of crypto kiosk transactions in the city are tied to fraud, calling the machines a conduit for crime.

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