沃爾瑪與 Coinstar 和 CoinMe 合作在全國推出比特幣 ATM

沃爾瑪與 Coinstar 和 CoinMe 合作，在其美國商店引入 200 台比特幣 ATM 機。客戶可以透過將現金插入 ATM 並收到帶有代碼的代金券來購買比特幣，以便透過 CoinMe 進行兌換。正如 DigitalMint 的 Seth Sattler 所強調的那樣，ATM 機收取 11% 的附加費，引發了人們對非法活動的擔憂。然而，沃爾瑪的舉措增加了比特幣的合法性，並向更廣泛的受眾開放。

Walmart Deploys Bitcoin ATMs in Collaboration with Coinstar and CoinMe

沃爾瑪與 Coinstar 和 CoinMe 合作部署比特幣 ATM

Arkansas-based retail behemoth Walmart has announced a strategic partnership with coin-cashing provider Coinstar and digital currency exchange CoinMe to integrate Bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) into select stores across the United States. This initiative marks a significant step towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency by providing convenient access to the digital asset for the general public.

總部位於阿肯色州的零售巨頭沃爾瑪宣布與硬幣兌現提供商 Coinstar 和數位貨幣交易所 CoinMe 建立戰略合作夥伴關係，將比特幣自動櫃員機 (ATM) 整合到美國各地的部分商店。該舉措透過為公眾提供對數位資產的便捷訪問，標誌著加密貨幣的主流採用邁出了重要一步。

Customers seeking to purchase Bitcoin through these ATMs must insert cash into the device and receive a voucher bearing a unique code that can be redeemed for the cryptocurrency upon creating and verifying a CoinMe account. This process aligns with industry best practices and complies with regulatory requirements aimed at preventing illicit activities.

想要透過這些 ATM 購買比特幣的客戶必須將現金插入設備並收到帶有唯一代碼的憑證，該代碼可以在創建和驗證 CoinMe 帳戶時兌換為加密貨幣。該流程符合行業最佳實踐，並符合旨在防止非法活動的監管要求。

Sam Doctor, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Research at BitOoda, a prominent technology research firm, hailed Walmart's move as a potential catalyst for wider Bitcoin acceptance. "Walmart's expansion of Bitcoin access to a broader population would enhance its legitimacy among skeptics and accelerate its adoption beyond the initial pilot phase," he remarked.

著名技術研究公司 BitOoda 的首席策略長兼研究主管 Sam Doctor 稱讚沃爾瑪的舉動是比特幣更廣泛接受的潛在催化劑。他表示：“沃爾瑪將比特幣的使用範圍擴大到更廣泛的人群，將增強其在懷疑論者中的合法性，並加速其在最初試點階段之後的採用。”

However, concerns have been raised regarding the potential for illegitimate transactions involving the Bitcoin ATMs. Seth Sattler, Compliance Director of BTM provider DigitalMint, emphasized the importance of due diligence by large retailers in selecting vendors. "It is crucial for retailers to thoroughly assess the reputation and risk management practices of the service providers they partner with," Sattler stated in a recent interview.

然而，人們對涉及比特幣 ATM 的非法交易的可能性提出了擔憂。 BTM 供應商 DigitalMint 的合規總監 Seth Sattler 強調了大型零售商在選擇供應商時進行盡職調查的重要性。薩特勒在最近的一次採訪中表示：“對於零售商來說，徹底評估與其合作的服務提供者的聲譽和風險管理實踐至關重要。”

The Bitcoin ATMs deployed by Walmart will incorporate an 11% surcharge, comprising a 4% fee for Bitcoin acquisition and an additional 7% for the cash exchange service. This fee structure is in line with industry standards for such transactions.

沃爾瑪部署的比特幣ATM機將收取11%的附加費，其中包括4%的比特幣收購費用和7%的現金兌換服務費用。此費用結構符合此類交易的行業標準。

Walmart's foray into the cryptocurrency space coincides with an initiative by Ann Walton Kroenke, an heiress to the Walmart fortune, and her husband, Arsenal Football Club owner Stan Kroenke. The London-based club has entered into a partnership with sports blockchain provider Chiliz to create fan tokens that will be available on the Socios.com platform, joining other prominent European clubs such as Barcelona, Juventus, and Roma.

沃爾瑪進軍加密貨幣領域恰逢沃爾瑪財富繼承人安·沃爾頓·克倫克 (Ann Walton Kroenke) 和她的丈夫、阿森納足球俱樂部老闆斯坦·克倫克 (Stan Kroenke) 的倡議。這家總部位於倫敦的俱樂部已與體育區塊鏈提供商Chiliz 建立合作夥伴關係，創建球迷代幣，這些代幣將在Socios.com 平台上提供，加入巴塞隆納、尤文圖斯和羅馬等其他著名歐洲俱樂部的行列。

Moreover, Arsenal has partnered with Fantastec, a blockchain firm headquartered in London, enabling users to acquire, trade, and accumulate digital collectibles through the Swap app.

此外，阿森納還與總部位於倫敦的區塊鏈公司 Fantastec 合作，使用戶能夠透過 Swap 應用程式獲取、交易和累積數位收藏品。

Walmart's decision to embrace Bitcoin and explore blockchain technology reflects the growing recognition of the potential benefits of digital assets. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and mature, it is anticipated that further initiatives will emerge to facilitate the adoption and integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream commerce.

沃爾瑪決定擁抱比特幣並探索區塊鏈技術，反映出人們對數位資產潛在好處的日益認知。隨著加密貨幣市場的不斷發展和成熟，預計將會出現進一步的舉措，以促進加密貨幣的採用和融入主流商業。