Personally, I use Bitcoin ATMs only in rare cases usually as a last resort when I'm traveling, my wallet is empty, and I urgently need cash. I’m always a bit worried the machine might malfunction and my funds could get lost. That actually happened to me once, and it took a lot of effort and numerous calls to the ATM operator to recover the money.
Another concern I have is the potential leakage of personal data, so I prefer to use ATMs that don’t require KYC when exchanging small amounts. That’s not just the hypothetical scenario as it’s evidenced by the real case involving data leak from Bitcoin Depot ATMs.
Data breach was firs noticed in the middle of 2024, but was was not publicly disclosed due to police requirements.
Consumer were notified about data breach on July 08, 2025.
I’m not among them, as I mostly used KURANT machines rather than Bitcoin Depot.
Another concern I have is the potential leakage of personal data, so I prefer to use ATMs that don’t require KYC when exchanging small amounts. That’s not just the hypothetical scenario as it’s evidenced by the real case involving data leak from Bitcoin Depot ATMs.
Data breach was firs noticed in the middle of 2024, but was was not publicly disclosed due to police requirements.
Consumer were notified about data breach on July 08, 2025.
I’m not among them, as I mostly used KURANT machines rather than Bitcoin Depot.