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Bitcoin Bancorp acquires defunct Bitcoin Depot ATMs for $620,000

Bitcoin Bancorp has purchased a large batch of decommissioned Bitcoin Depot ATM kiosks for $620,000, according to court records. The acquired machines represent just over a quarter of Bitcoin Depot's total fleet of more than 9,200 kiosks. The sale price of under $1 million underscores the deeply discounted valuation of the defunct hardware. The transaction was recorded in court filings, suggesting the deal may be linked to insolvency or restructuring proceedings involving Bitcoin Depot.

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MoneyGram Launches Visa Card Backed by Stablecoins for Everyday Dollar Spending

MoneyGram, the global remittance company, has unveiled a new Visa card that allows customers to hold and spend US dollars backed by stablecoins. The product bridges traditional payment infrastructure with digital asset technology, enabling everyday transactions from a stablecoin-backed balance. The move signals a broader push to bring stablecoin utility into mainstream consumer spending. It reflects growing momentum around digital dollars as practical financial tools rather than purely speculative assets.

Major exchanges urge EU to raise tokenization trial cap

A coalition of major financial exchanges, including Nasdaq and Boerse Stuttgart, has called on the European Union to remove or raise the existing cap within its tokenization pilot program. The group argues that the current limit is too restrictive and hinders the growth of digital asset markets in Europe. The coalition pointed out that several existing European blockchain-based financial projects already surpass the imposed threshold. The appeal highlights growing industry pressure on EU regulators to modernize rules to accommodate expanding tokenization activity.