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.