Framingham Bans Cryptocurrency ATMs

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FRAMINGHAM – The Framingham City Council has banned cryptocurrency ATMs throughout the city after residents lost approximately $397,000 to scams involving the machines.

Framingham is joining a growing number of Massachusetts communities that have banned the kiosks. Statewide, there were 296 complaints involving cryptocurrency ATMs last year, with more than $6.8 million in reported losses.