Tennessee will completely ban crypto ATMs starting July 1, with 185 machines disappearing overnight—the regulatory crackdown is coming faster than expected.

Tennessee banned the operation and installation of crypto ATMs entirely on July 1, with Governor Bill Lee signing the bill in April and taking effect in July; violators face a misdemeanor. Before the ban, the state had 185 crypto ATMs. Indiana passed emergency measures in March, becoming the first state with a full ban; Minnesota plans to implement a ban on August 1. Georgia has taken restrictive measures, imposing transaction caps and refund obligations, trying to protect consumers while preserving access. Bitcoin ATM operators are experiencing regulatory pressure, and bankruptcy filings also show that regulation is beginning to directly affect operators.