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Protection from scams: Layton City bans cryptocurrency ATMs due to fraud
LAYTON — For as long as people have earned money legitimately, bad actors have tried to wrestle that money out of the hands of the unsuspecting using the means of the day. The emergence of cryptocurrency has seen this trend continue into a new age, and one town is trying to push back. In March, the Layton City Police Department sent out a press release announcing the Layton City Council's decision to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in the city limits. "On March 19, 2026, the City Council adopted Ordinance 26-07, prohibiting the operation of virtual currency kiosks — commonly known as ...
