Spokane, Washington, USA bans Bitcoin ATMs due to surge in cryptocurrency fraud

According to Decrypt, the Spokane City Council in Washington has unanimously passed a bill banning the operation of all cryptocurrency ATMs in the city, becoming the first city in the state to implement such a ban. More than 50 devices need to be removed within 60 days, and violators will face civil penalties. City Councilor Paul Dillon stated that the ban aims to protect residents from fraud using cryptocurrency ATMs.