Kennewick Moves to Remove Bitcoin ATMs After Nearly $1 Million in Losses as Minnesota and Singapore Flag Crypto Scams
KENNEWICK, Washington, March 10, 2026, 08:30 PDT The Kennewick City Council is set to weigh a measure Tuesday that would kick all virtual currency kiosks out of town within 60 days, following police reports tying the machines to $923,771 in losses over 37 cases. These kiosks—Bitcoin ATMs—let users trade crypto for cash or debit. There are 16 locations dotted across Kennewick, mostly tucked into grocery and convenience stores. Already this year, police counted four cases totaling $132,840. A final vote or further discussions are penciled in for March 17.
