City Council approves crypto kiosk ban

NEWBURYPORT — Cryptocurrency ATMs will be removed from the city in the next two months after city councilors voted to approve a ban on the devices during Monday's meeting in an effort to help protect residents from scams.

The Newburyport Police Department confirmed 10 incidents involving Bitcoin ATMs from Jan. 1, 2021 to Aug. 26, 2026, totaling $134,700.

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