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Number of crypto ATMs installed nears its all-time record

The net 2,564 cryptocurrency ATMs installed so far in 2024 is on track to outpace the net 2,861 machines that were unplugged in 2023.

The number of cryptocurrency ATMs installed worldwide has spiked 17.8% to 38,279 over the last 12 months — inching closer to its record of 39,541 set back in December, 2022.

It includes a net 2,564 cryptocurrency ATMs added so far in 2024, which is on track to outpace the net negative 2,861 machines that were unplugged in 2023, according to Coin ATM Radar.

The tally increased every single month between July, 2023 and May, 2024.

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