Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame
Bitcoin Depot shares rose 4.6% to $1.37 despite mounting regulatory crackdowns on crypto ATMs following a surge in fraud. The FBI reported bitcoin ATM scam losses hit $333 million in 2025 through November, up from $250 million in 2024. Maine reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Depot to compensate scam victims. Vermont and several cities have imposed new limits, bans, or licensing requirements on kiosks.