Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA has passed the 'Virtual Currency Ordinance,' which prohibits the installation, operation, or hosting of cryptocurrency ATMs within the city, as well as crypto transactions assisted by cashiers. Existing crypto ATMs must cease operations immediately and be removed within 45 days of the ordinance taking effect. The city council stated that this move aims to reduce scams and financial exploitation carried out via crypto ATMs. The ordinance does not restrict residents from legally holding, mining, or conducting cryptocurrency transactions through online platforms. https://(wublock123.com)/news/albuquerque-bans-crypto-atms-remove-devices-within-45-days-68252