Crypto ATMs are a niche but still growing area, despite whack-a-mole efforts by regulators to shut them down for being the ideal way to launder money. Operators say they help ordinary people convert fiat (real) money into and out of their crypto wallets, much like a normal cash point does with a normal bank account. One operator of machines across Europe, the aptly named Shitcoins Club, says it helps people in “bypassing the banking system”. To better understand their business model we contacted Shitcoins Club, but were told: “our company’s focus and client base do not align well with the interests of your readership, which primarily represents the traditional fiat-based financial system.” Ouch.