Cardtronics, the world's largest ATM operator, sees virtual currencies as major risks to its business, as noted in its last 10K annual report.

According to the report of the company filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the analysis of consumer behavior shows a significant shift in preferential payment methods. More and more customers opt for electronic forms of payment over traditional physical banknotes

"Continued growth in electronic payment methods, such as mobile or contactless payments, could reduce requirements In addition to the above payment methods, Cardtronics has focused on virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, as possible causes of reduced liquidity demand from the general population.All these factors combined would affect Negative transaction volumes, the company estimates.

With the rapid development of new contactless payment methods and the increased use of digital payment methods in everyday life,

In October 2017, Sweden expressed its desire to become a cash-free company, with 900 of the 1,600 bank branches already Swedish banks no longer stock cash and do not accept cash deposits.

Prior to Sweden, the Danish Chamber of Commerce proposed allowing most retailers to legally refuse cash payments. Nearly a third of the Danes prefer the MobilePay mobile application to conduct monetary transactions, according to the Ideals information website.

At the same time, Hyosung, one of the leading manufacturers of ATMs in Asia, has integrated Bitcoin. in its international ATM models, allowing millions of users to withdraw and deposit money to sell or buy Bitcoin.