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Australia Imposes AU$5,000 Limit on Crypto ATM Transactions

  • Australia's financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has imposed new rules on cryptocurrency ATMs, setting cash transaction limits at AU$5,000.
  • The regulations include enhanced customer due diligence, scam warnings, and transaction monitoring requirements for operators.
  • A significant concern raised by AUSTRAC is the high usage of crypto ATMs by individuals aged between 60 and 70, leading to potential scam victimization.
  • The country has seen a rapid increase in the number of crypto ATMs, with over 1,800 currently active, facilitating around 150,000 transactions annually.

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