In Spain there are 261 ATMs that operate crypto assets; worldwide, 40,000, according to data from the analysis firm Coin ATM Radar. Many of these firms direct their services to people with little knowledge of the sector and, usually, low income.
Its great attraction is the quick obtaining of cash and, in some cases, anonymity. The European regulation that will put order in its activity, MICA (acronym for markets in crypto-assets ) will not come into force until the end of this year.