Earlier this month, New Zealand banned cryptocurrency ATMs. The move underscores a growing international trend: regulators are increasingly scrutinizing the cash-to-crypto pipeline, viewing it as a significant vulnerability for illicit finance. While the ban has sparked debate within the crypto community, it also offers a valuable case study in how jurisdictions are grappling with the intersection of digital assets and financial regulation. On July 16, 2025, David Zaslowsky published an article in the New York Law Journal that looked in depth at the New Zealand law and compared it what is happening in other countries. The article also looked at the legal and policy implications of regulating cryptocurrency ATMs. Click here for the article.
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