Lamassu

Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They’re Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela

Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 2019

Crypto is for Activists: Why We Need More Cypherpunks, Not Cypherposers

Bitcoin is activism, not a get rich quick scheme or a startup platform, says Lamassu's Zach Harvey.

Business  ·  15 December 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM Industry: A Look At The Numbers

What is the general state of the bitcoin ATM industry? CoinDesk takes a look at the data to decipher trends.

Business  ·  25 September 2015
Bitcoin

Mike Tyson: I’m Grateful to be Part of the Bitcoin Revolution

Mike Tyson says he is grateful to be part of the "bitcoin revolution", though he admits he's "no guru" just yet.

Business  ·  25 September 2015
Bitcoin

Lamassu Plans Added Cost for Bitcoin ATM Operators

Bitcoin ATM maker Lamassu is set to begin charging operators for technical support after a period of what it called "belt tightening".

Business  ·  23 April 2015
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM Selling Gold and Silver Goes Live in Singapore

A Singapore company has created a way for customers to buy gold and silver directly from a Lamassu bitcoin ATM.

Business  ·  13 February 2015
Bitcoin

Robocoin Operator Hacks ATM to Run Lamassu Software

A former Robocoin ATM operator in the UK has hacked his machines to run on software from rival manufacturer Lamassu.

Business  ·  28 November 2014
Bitcoin

Lamassu: Bitcoin ATM Owners Earning Up to $36,000 Per Year

Bitcoin ATM manufacturer Lamassu has released new data that aims to illustrate that its core product is profitable for owners.

Business  ·  21 November 2014
Bitcoin

Lamassu Partners with IdentityMind to Offer Enhanced ATM Compliance

Lamassu has announced new compliance options for its bitcoin ATMs, citing increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2014
Startups

The ATM and the Battle for Bitcoin’s Physical Interface

Bitcoin ATMs are a coveted sector that is rapidly becoming crowded with expanding incumbents and strong new players.

Business  ·  13 September 2014
Bitcoin

Arizona’s First Bitcoin ATM Struck by Lightning

Arizona's first and only bitcoin ATM has been knocked out of action by a lighting strike.

Business  ·  29 July 2014
Bitcoin

7 Charts That Show a Year of Growth for Bitcoin ATMs

An analysis of the CoinDesk Bitcoin ATM Map shows an evolving landscape for cryptocurrency teller machines.

Business  ·  18 July 2014
Bitcoin

Lamassu Introduces Open-Source Software for Bitcoin ATM Network

Lamassu's new open-source software lets operators provide remittance services and bill payments via their machines.

Business  ·  2 July 2014
Bitcoin

QwikBit’s First Bitcoin ATMs Land at the Isle of Man

Bitcoin ATM operator QwikBit says its first Lamassu units have arrived in the Isle of Man, ready for rollout.

Business  ·  1 July 2014
Bitcoin

Africa’s First Bitcoin ATM Ready for May Launch

Johannesburg is set to become the first African city with a permanent bitcoin ATM.

Business  ·  20 May 2014