Global crypto ATM count drops 27.7% in first half of year, 96% of shutdowns concentrated in the US

CoinFeed July 3 news, according to Bits.media, in the first half of 2026, the global number of cryptocurrency ATMs plunged from 39,158 at the beginning of the year to 28,322, a decrease of 10,836 units, a decline of 27.7%. The US accounted for about 96% of the reduction, dropping from 30,617 to 20,237, a decline of 33.9%. Canada decreased by 57 units to 3,603, Europe decreased by 102 units to 1,658, and Australia decreased by 11% to 1,758. The US remains the world's largest crypto ATM market, accounting for 71.5% of active devices globally. Finbold cited expert analysis stating that the reason for the decrease is not a drop in demand but operators scaling back infrastructure due to market volatility and tightening regulations.