A 71-year-old woman in Westlake, Ohio, was tricked by a phone scammer into depositing thousands of dollars into a Bitcoin ATM despite warnings from staff and police. Police froze the scammer’s crypto wallet, but it is unclear if she will get her money back.

Taiwan’s central bank has begun a pilot to hold seized Bitcoin as part of its reserves. The government is studying how digital assets could be used alongside traditional currency and gold.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker pointed his fingers at President Donald Trump, calling him responsible for the degrading of the crypto laws in the United States after letting so-called "Crypto bros" write the federal policy.

New Zealand is tightening its grip on illicit financial flows with a sweeping crackdown on crypto ATMs and cross-border cash transfers, signaling a more aggressive stance in the global fight against money laundering and organized crime.

New Zealand has banned all crypto ATMs and set a $5,000 limit on international cash transfers to fight money laundering and organised crime. Over 220 machines were shut down, with the government saying they were being used to quickly move criminal funds overseas.

Poșta Română, Romania’s largest postal service, will install Bitcoin ATMs and crypto terminals as part of its drive to modernise through digital innovation and connect public services with emerging financial technologies.

AUSTRAC has imposed a $3,250 limit on crypto ATM deposits and withdrawals to combat fraud and scams. The agency plans to keep monitoring the sector and may introduce further measures if illicit activity continues.

Malaysian authorities seized 45 illegal Bitcoin mining machines worth $52,145, part of a broader crackdown on operations causing $8,342 in monthly electricity theft. While no arrests were made, investigations continue amidst rising losses tied to international groups exploiting the region’s power grid.

Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has launched a sweeping crackdown on inactive registered crypto exchanges, aiming to eliminate potential vehicles for fraud and financial crime.

Singapore is emerging as a leading crypto hub, with Gen Z and millennials increasingly using digital assets for everyday payments despite ongoing challenges.