What This Story Is About
- Murfreesboro police checked 30 businesses previously known to have Bitcoin ATMs and found all were complying with Tennessee’s new ban.
Why It Matters
- The law took effect July 1 after Murfreesboro police reported victims lost nearly $4.1 million in six months to cryptocurrency kiosk scams, often targeting elderly residents.
What Happens Next
- Police said some disconnected machines remain at businesses while vendors arrange removal. Detectives are urging residents to remain alert for other scam tactics.
Catch Up
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Murfreesboro police say all 30 businesses checked by fraud detectives were complying with Tennessee’s new ban on Bitcoin ATMs.
Detectives visited businesses previously known to have cryptocurrency kiosks and delivered a letter from Police Chief Michael Bowen along with a copy of the law. Some machines remain on-site but have been disconnected as vendors work to remove them.
