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Bitcoin Depot, the worlds largest crypto ATM operator, faces an uncertain future as it grapples with a going concern warning, plummeting revenue, and escalating legal bills. The company, founded a decade ago, has seen its revenue drop by 49% year over year to $83.5 million in Q1, leading to a $9.5 million loss. Older Americans are particularly vulnerable to ATM scams, where scammers trick victims into depositing cash that disappears into crypto wallets. Adding to the companys woes, hackers stole 50.9 Bitcoin (worth nearly $4 million) from their corporate accounts last month, and cash reserves have dropped by $21.6 million, leaving them with $44 million. Despite efforts to beef up ID checks at kiosks, regulators are not backing down, as the FBI reported $389 million in crypto ATM fraud losses last year, a 58% increase.

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