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Guides, market deep-dives, and updates from the bitMachina team.
What Is a Bitcoin ATM and How Does It Work?
Bitcoin ATMs let you convert cash into cryptocurrency (and sometimes back again) in minutes, without a bank account or credit card. Here is what actually happens inside the machine.
Read more →Buying Bitcoin in Ottawa: A Local's Guide
Ottawa has one of the densest networks of Bitcoin ATMs and counters in the country. Here is how to pick the right option depending on how much you want to buy and how quickly you need it.
Read more →BTC vs ETH vs LTC: Understanding the Coins We Support
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are all "crypto," but they serve very different purposes. A quick primer on what sets each one apart before you decide what to buy.
Read more →How OTC Desks Serve Higher-Volume Traders
Once trade sizes climb into the tens of thousands of dollars, public exchanges and ATMs start to show their limits. Over-the-counter desks exist to solve exactly that problem.
Read more →Why Independent Retailers Are Hosting Crypto Counters
Convenience stores, gas stations, and small shops across Ontario and Québec are adding crypto counters and ATMs alongside their regular business. Here is what is driving that trend.
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