Texas báo cáo thiệt hại 56,8 triệu USD do gian lận máy ATM tiền điện tử năm 2025, các nhà lập pháp xem xét các biện pháp nghiêm ngặt hơn

The Huoxing Finance report states that FBI data submitted to the legislative committee shows that in 2025, losses related to cryptocurrency ATMs in Texas amounted to $56.8 million, involving 1,179 complaints—the highest loss total among all U.S. states. Nationwide, there were 13,460 related complaints, with reported losses increasing by 58% year-over-year to $389 million. Cryptocurrency ATMs accept cash and exchange it for cryptocurrency, typically located at gas stations and convenience stores. According to Texas Tribune statistics, Texas has approximately 4,000 such devices; scammers trick victims into withdrawing money from their bank accounts and depositing it into these machines. Jesse Saucillo, Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking, stated that once funds are transferred, recovery is nearly impossible, as the money typically flows into non-custodial wallets and then into mixers or similar mechanisms. He added that AI-generated impersonations of police and state agencies make phone-based scams more convincing. AARP data shows that since 2023, around 30 U.S. states have enacted laws related to cryptocurrency ATMs. Indiana fully banned such devices in March, followed by Tennessee and Minnesota. Rep. Cole Hefner, Chair of the Texas House Committee, said the state is considering measures beyond mere regulation.