Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bitcoin Depot, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin ATM operator, announced the launch of a phased new compliance policy requiring users to provide identification verification for every transaction at their Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs). The policy aims to further prevent crypto ATM scams and illegal activities. It is an upgraded version of the previous “first transaction verification” rule and will be gradually implemented across the U.S. terminal network starting February 2026. (Globenewswire)
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