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- 1Ohio police return $15,000 to bitcoin ATM scam victim▼Ohio law enforcement returns $15K to bitcoin ATM scam victim
Law enforcement in Ohio has returned $15,000 to a victim of a bitcoin ATM scam, recovering funds lost to fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks. Bitcoin ATM scams typically involve scammers directing victims to deposit cash into crypto machines, making recovery difficult. The successful return of the money is being noted as a rare outcome in crypto fraud cases.
- 2FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Accused of $40M ATM Malware Heist▼Bad Actor "“Prometheus”, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives engineered malware that “jackpotted” US ATMs, to the
A fugitive known as "Prometheus", listed among the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, is alleged to have engineered malware that "jackpotted" ATMs across the United States, taking roughly $40 million. Analysts say the transnational criminal group Tren de Aragua then laundered the proceeds through cryptocurrencies, with blockchain analysis firms detailing the flow of funds.
- 3Wisconsin passes Act 226 capping crypto ATM withdrawals▼🚨 Wisconsin aprueba la Acta 226: límite de 1.000 $ diarios en cajeros de cripto y vigilancia sobre 700 kioscos de alto r
Wisconsin has approved Act 226, imposing a $1,000 daily limit on cryptocurrency ATM transactions and increased oversight of around 700 kiosks classified as high risk. The measure responds to fraud through these terminals, which cost Americans an estimated $333 million in 2025. Debate centres on whether the daily cap genuinely curbs scams or is merely a patch on a wider problem.
- 4Dennis, Massachusetts bans crypto ATMs in Cape Cod first●Dennis approves Cape Cod's first-known crypto ATM ban. Here's why.
The town of Dennis, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has approved what is reported to be the region's first-known ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. Local officials moved to prohibit the machines, which allow users to buy and sell digital currency for cash. The ban makes Dennis the first Cape Cod town to take such action, and the decision is drawing attention over concerns about crypto kiosks.
- 5Wisconsin's crypto ATM law under scrutiny for scam crackdown●How much is Wisconsin's crypto ATM law limiting scams?
Wisconsin's new law regulating cryptocurrency ATMs is being examined for its effectiveness in curbing fraud. Crypto ATMs have been widely used in scams, with victims often persuaded to deposit cash into machines by impersonators. The question now is how much the state's restrictions—such as limits on transactions and consumer protections—are actually reducing these losses.
- 6Ohio BCI Returns Over $15,000 to Crypto ATM Scam Victim●Ohio BCI Returns More Than $15,000 to Victim of Crypto ATM Scam
Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation has returned more than $15,000 to a victim of a cryptocurrency ATM scam, according to the Ohio Attorney General's office. The restitution comes as crypto ATM fraud continues to target residents across the state, with officials urging the public to be cautious about depositing cash into machines at the direction of strangers.