Bitcoin Depot bankruptcy signals reckoning for crypto ATMs, Roshan Dharia says

Investing.com -- The collapse of Bitcoin Depot is intensifying concerns that the traditional crypto ATM business model may no longer be viable in the United States under mounting regulatory scrutiny. Roshan Dharia, chief executive of Echo Base and a seasoned restructuring advisor, told Investing.com the company’s bankruptcy could be an early warning sign for operators struggling with shrinking transaction spreads, escalating compliance costs, and growing exposure to fraud-related enforcement.