Dossier
August 1, 2026
Coverage of August 1, 2026 in the Nexus archive.
- Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge
Minnesota is banning cryptocurrency ATMs effective August 1, 2026, after scammers used the machines to steal nearly $1 million from residents through pressure tactics in scams. The state requires operators to remove publicly accessible machines by the end of 2026, citing the rapid, irreversible nature of crypto transactions as a key vulnerability for victims.