Oh, the irony! ZachXBT spills the tea on Bitcoin Depot ATMs after an elderly victim accidentally donates $7.5K to their markup fund. Grab your popcorn, folks-this is a wild ride.
So, picture this: on-chain detective ZachXBT, the Sherlock Holmes of crypto, decided to clap back at Bitcoin Depot on X (formerly Twitter, because why not?). What sparked this drama? A cheeky promo tweet from Bitcoin Depot, boasting about their 9,000+ ATMs. ZachXBT’s response? Essentially, “Run, don’t walk, away from these guys.” And he’s got receipts.
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Here’s the kicker: an elderly victim (bless their heart) walked into a Bitcoin Depot ATM and dropped $25K for Bitcoin. Sounds fancy, right? Wrong. The machine quoted Bitcoin at a cool $108K per coin. Meanwhile, the actual market price was chilling at $75K. Oops?
The victim walked away with 0.232 BTC, worth roughly $17.5K. Bitcoin Depot, however, pocketed a neat $7.5K difference. ZachXBT’s take? “Give that money back, you cheeky monkeys!”
I strongly advise no one to ever give Bitcoin Depot ATMs your business.
-Why was an elderly fraud victim recently allowed to convert $25K fiat to BTC via Bitcoin Depot ATM in the US?
-Why was the victim quoted at $108K per BTC when market price is $75K?
That’s $25K total cost…
– ZachXBT (@zachxbt)
Bitcoin Depot’s Security Breach: When “Oops” Costs $3.26 Million
But wait, there’s more! ZachXBT didn’t stop at the overcharge. He also dropped the bombshell that Bitcoin Depot had a security breach so big, it could rival a Hollywood heist. According to his sleuthing and the company’s SEC filing, 54 BTC (approx. $3.26 million) went missing. And no one noticed for days. Smooth.
He even shared the suspected theft address: bc1qpk2fm3e5fyc4hk3xrvkawrsdtymffdp6xmgtda. Because why not add a little drama to the mix?
ZachXBT’s verdict? Bitcoin Depot’s security is about as reliable as a chocolate teapot.
Bitcoin ATMs: The Perfect Storm for Vulnerable Victims
This whole fiasco shines a spotlight on the darker side of Bitcoin ATMs. Elderly folks, already prime targets for scammers, are being lured into these machines like moths to a flame. Add in sky-high markups, and you’ve got a recipe for financial disaster.
Moral of the story? Think twice before feeding your cash into a Bitcoin ATM. Unless, of course, you’re into donating to random companies. No judgment here.
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2026-04-22 15:15