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27/07/2026

🇿🇦 South Africa's crypto ATM market is legal, regulated, and barely tapped: 300 licences approved since 2023, but only a handful of machines actually running 👀

We broke down what it takes to get licensed and why this window won't stay open forever.

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South Africa's crypto ATM market is legal, licensed, and barely tapped: 300 CASP licences approved since 2023, duty-free EU imports, and KYC required from the first rand.

24/06/2026

🛡️ For EU BATM operators: your MiCA licence depends not just on your own controls, but on your critical providers being DORA-compliant too — with proof to back it up.

We keep that evidence current and audit-ready, so you're prepared before a regulator ever asks.

Here's what it means for your operation 👉

In June 2025, we shared a milestone: GENERAL BYTES became fully compliant with the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and we expanded our platform to help BATM operators meet MiCA and Travel Rule requirements. (If you missed it, you can read the original announcement here.)

06/05/2026

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Už 16. května v Liberci. GENERAL BYTES je hrdým The Best Partnerem akce.

Těšit se můžete na přednášky, workshopy, placení bitcoinem za občerstvení i afterparty. A samozřejmě na náš stánek!

Vstupenky: vstupenky.cryptobyte.cz

28/04/2026

🔴 Thinking about buying a second-hand BATM?

There's one thing that catches a lot of buyers off guard — if the previous owner has unpaid licensing fees, the machine gets blocked. And that becomes your problem to sort out.
It's completely avoidable though. Just check the serial numbers with us before you buy. Takes a few minutes and saves a lot of headaches.

Here's everything you need to know. 👇https://www.generalbytes.com/en/news/buying-a-second-hand-batm-read-this-first

20/04/2026

Your GENERAL BYTES ATM can now accept online payments. 💳

With the new External Payments feature in CAS (v20260201),
customers can pay directly from their phone by scanning a QR code at the ATM — no cash, no card needed.

For operators, it means fewer cash pickups, lower costs, and a broader customer base. You choose the payment gateway, you control the integration.

Read the full article to see how it works under the hood 👇
https://www.generalbytes.com/en/news/cas-software-gets-smarter-introducing-external-payments-at-your-atm

The latest CAS release (version 20260201) brings one of the most requested operator features to life: the ability to accept online payments at your crypto ATM, alongside cash and card. Here's what's new and why it matters.

15/04/2026

🇦🇷 Argentina: crypto ATMs are legal. Getting there is another story.

The country has a structured VASP framework, a pro-crypto government, and $93.9B in annual crypto volume. But only 10–15 machines operate nationwide — all in Buenos Aires — and setup costs start at USD 300K for a small fleet.

Full KYC on every transaction, a 3–6 month registration process, and banking that requires patience and the right documentation. Plus a regulatory framework that's less than two years old and still being tested.

We broke down everything operators need to know in our Regulatory Hub.

👉 https://www.generalbytes.com/en/argentina

Operating a cryptocurrency ATM in Argentina is legally permitted — but anyone expecting a straightforward path to market will find the reality considerably more complex. No specific statute governs crypto ATMs directly, yet operators fall squarely under a mandatory VASP registration framework that...

08/04/2026

🇬🇧 UK Crypto ATMs: officially a dead end.

The UK went from 80 active machines in 2022 to zero legal operations by early 2026. The FCA has never approved a single crypto ATM operator and anyone running one faces criminal prosecution.

What makes it so extreme?
→ 0% operator approval rate
→ Full KYC required on every transaction, no exceptions
→ Banks refuse to work with cash-heavy crypto businesses
→ Entry costs starting at €150,000 – before compliance

We've broken it all down in our Regulatory Hub. If you're thinking about the UK market, read this first.

👉 https://www.generalbytes.com/en/united-kingdom-wzhlf

Operating a cryptocurrency ATM in the United Kingdom is currently a de facto impossibility.⁵ While no specific statute explicitly bans the machines, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has not approved a single operator for registration. Any firm operating without this registration is doing so i...

26/03/2026

Think twice before shipping a machine to Turkey. 🛑

The rules changed big time in 2025, and the stakes are higher than ever. We're talking prison sentences, not just fines. Because we want our operators to stay in business (and out of trouble), we’ve built a new Regulatory Hub on our website.

It’s a centralized spot for clear, up-to-date info on global regulations. We’re starting with a full breakdown of the Turkish market – why it’s currently a zero-tolerance zone and what it would take to ever go back.

Check the first report here:
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The operation of cryptocurrency ATMs is currently strictly illegal in Turkey.¹ The Capital Markets Board (CMB/SPK) has ordered their blanket shutdown, with a compliance deadline of approximately January 2, 2025.² Paradoxically, Turkey represents one of the most hostile environments for this specif...

12/03/2026

Did you know? 💡

GENERAL BYTES CAS and ATM software offer the most comprehensive range of features in the industry.

How do we maintain this massive decade-long head start?

✔️ Strongest Development Power: We have our own dedicated development teams delivering monthly updates to operators since 2013.
✔️ Customer-Driven Innovation: We don't just guess what the market wants. Our customers have direct access to our ticketing system to request new features. We build exactly what you need.
✔️ Global Insight: As a global player, regulatory requirements developed for one jurisdiction are often already implemented and ready for you when you need them.

🔗 https://www.generalbytes.com/en/news/the-most-feature-rich-solution-in-the-industry

Whether you operate 1 machine or 6,000, our platform scales with you. 📈

It is no secret that GB’s CAS and ATM software offer 100x more features than competing products. This is a direct result of several key factors:

05/03/2026

Who is leading global crypto adoption in 2026? 🏆
You might be surprised. When looking at connected populations, the top countries by crypto ownership are Turkey (25.6%), Brazil (20.6%), and South Africa (19.6%).

Curious about where the market is heading next and how it translates to the real world? Check out all the key stats in our new blog post! 👇

The world is steadily moving toward decentralized finance, and what was once a niche technology has now become a global financial phenomenon. The global cryptocurrency market is currently worth over $4 trillion.