Australia rolls out new crypto ATM rules as feds flag rising scams — TradingView News
Australia’s national financial intelligence agency has rolled out new operating rules and transaction limits for crypto ATM operators, as federal police say scams through the kiosks are on the rise.
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is enforcing a 5,000 Australian dollar ($3,250) limit on cash deposits and withdrawals on crypto ATMs, scam warning signs, more robust transaction monitoring and enhanced customer due diligence obligations, the agency said in a June 3 press release shared with Cointelegraph.
Currently, the limits only apply to crypto ATM providers; however, AUSTRAC expects crypto exchanges operating in Australia to “consider imposing similar limits if they accept cash for crypto…
