Better Call Saul? Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the setting of the hit TV show Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul, has officially outlawed Bitcoin ATMs. This is part of a city-wide Albuquerque, New Mexico, has passed a law requiring all existing Bitcoin ATMs to immediately stop working. The operators have 45 days to physically remove these kiosks from their locations. The city may take action against businesses where these kiosk are located if they do not comply. This comes as criminals increasingly target vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly. The FBI has reported over 13,400 complaints about cryptocurrency kiosks, with over half of these coming from people over the age of 50.
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The ordinance was passed 6-3 by the Albuquerque City Council on September 9, before Mayor Tim Keller signed it.
All existing Bitcoin ATMs must immediately stop working under the new law. The operator... [1404 symbols]
Tópicos: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain
