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Australia’s Financial Watchdog Issues Warning to Crypto ATM Providers Over Money Laundering Risks

by Giezel Garcia
03/31/2025
in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance

Australia’s financial regulator, AUSTRAC, has issued a warning to operators of crypto ATMs, expressing concern over their potential use in money laundering and fraud. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) stated that its crypto taskforce, established in December 2024, had identified troubling trends linked to crypto ATMs, including their involvement in scams and suspicious activities.

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Crypto ATMs, also known as kiosks, enable users to buy or sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin using cash or cards. These machines often lack the same identity verification measures seen in traditional financial transactions, raising concerns over their misuse. AUSTRAC’s CEO, Brendan Thomas, emphasized the need for crypto ATM providers to strengthen their practices to minimize the risk of criminal activity, such as money laundering and fraud.

In line with Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act, all digital currency exchanges (DCEs), including crypto ATM operators, must register with AUSTRAC. They are also required to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, monitor transactions, and file reports on suspicious activities as well as cash transactions exceeding $10,000.

Australia is currently home to over 1,600 crypto ATMs, the highest concentration in the Asia-Pacific region. The number of such machines has grown significantly from just 23 in 2019, with Sydney accounting for a substantial portion of the total.

The warning from AUSTRAC comes amid increasing concerns over the use of crypto ATMs for fraudulent activities, including scams that have targeted vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly. AUSTRAC’s taskforce, initially focused on crypto ATMs, has since broadened its scope to include other compliance issues within the cryptocurrency industry.

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