Aaron F

Covering Bitcoin news, policy, and regulation since January 2014.

CoinFlip, Crypto ATMs and the Rise of Fraud: How Scammers Exploit Digital Cash Machines — and What It Means for U.S. Policy

A major CNN investigation found hundreds of criminal reports tying scams to cryptocurrency ATMs — the cash-to-crypto kiosks you can find in convenience stores and gas stations — and showed that some operators, including prominent firms, profit from those transactions even as victims struggle to recover funds. How the scam works Scammers typically call or…

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Bitcoin Stable After Selloff as Institutions Signal Market Resilience

Bitcoin Bounces Back After Market Turbulence Bitcoin just pulled off another Houdini act. After a wild selloff last week, which rattled the nerves of even the most seasoned crypto investors, the digital asset has managed to hold its ground. According to analytics firm Glassnode, this dramatic dip “cleared out excess without breaking structure,” hinting that…

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Understanding LibertyX Fees: What You’ll Actually Pay When Buying or Selling Bitcoin

When purchasing or selling bitcoin in the U.S., many users look for convenience and transparency. LibertyX offers a large retail network for buying and selling bitcoin, but how do their fees stack up? In this article we’ll unpack the fee structure at LibertyX — including retailer service fees, ATM/debit-card conversion rates, and the percentage fees…

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