Australia Emerges as a Leading Market for Bitcoin ATMs -

Australia is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing markets for Bitcoin ATMs, with the country now ranking third globally in the number of crypto kiosks. The surge in installations has brought the total to nearly 1,200 machines, a significant jump from just 73 two years ago, according to data from Coin ATM Radar. This growth has positioned Australia just behind the United States, which leads with about 32,000 ATMs, and Canada, with approximately 3,000.

Bitcoin ATMs allow users to convert physical cash into digital assets stored in crypto wallets or withdraw fiat currency by selling cryptocurrencies. While the convenience and accessibility these machines offer have been praised for promoting financial inclusion, they have also sparked concerns over potential misuse. Australian authorities have identified crypto ATMs as a potential vulnerability for money laundering. In response, compliance controls have been implemented by most operators in the country, though the effectiveness of these measures continues to be scrutinised.