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Clark County council asks staff to study ban on cryptocurrency ATMs after reports of scams targeting seniors
Summary
After representatives from the Emergency Justice Coalition raised concerns that cryptocurrency ATMs have been used in large scams targeting older residents, Clark County councilors directed staff to research options for a local ban or other remedies and to coordinate with the City of Vancouver and regional partners.
Councilors on Nov. 5 directed county staff to research whether the county can restrict or ban cryptocurrency ATMs after members of the Emergency Justice Coalition reported the machines have been used to facilitate scams that disproportionately affect older residents.
The chair summarized background from a recent EJC meeting and…
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