Kurant, the leading European Bitcoin ATM installer, is suspending its operations in Germany as it awaits new licenses under the latest EU regulations.
The company has made it clear that this is not a permanent measure, but the move has made most of the Federal Republic's crypto tellers unserviceable.
Bitcoin is not available at ATMs across Germany
Kurant, the Austrian company that currently operates the most cryptocurrency ATMs in Europe, has temporarily halted its operations in Germany.
Starting July 1, Bitcoin will no longer be available to purchase at ATM locations nationwide, German crypto news outlet BTC Echo reported Monday, citing a press release. The company has pending applications for licenses under the new market under the European Union's Crypto Assets (MICA) Act, which is cited as the main reason for its decision.
Kurant ATMs have announced that they will be used until the licensing process is complete. No information is provided as to how long this will take. While taking users “short breaks,” the operator noted that it was necessary to prepare for new MICA requirements “with major technical and legal changes.”
In a statement, its managing director, Stefan Grill, described the introduction of a set of EU rules as “an important step towards regulating the crypto market.” He also assured:
“We have already begun the necessary steps to fully adhere to the new standards.”
Grill added that a temporary suspension of service is a “responsible and necessary” move to ensure a smooth and secure transition.
“We are taking this step forward and doing our best to ensure an even better user experience in the future, in order to best prepare us for the new regulatory framework,” Kurant explained on its website.
The company stressed that transactions started before July 1st would be completed normally and new transactions would not be possible until operations resumed, but they did not provide a specific date for this, but the customer has committed to posting timely updates.
Restart new features Kurand
Once you secure your MICA license, Kurant will restart the machine with new features and products. “This includes a wider product range and improved services,” he said.
With over 300 devices, the company is Europe's top operator of Terror machines that supports cryptocurrency. According to the tracking website Coin ATM Radar, more than half of them are in Germany, with a total of over 150 Bitcoin ATMs.
Kurant made it clear that the suspension has not affected other EU countries that remain in existence.
“As a European market leader, we will continue to provide uninterrupted services in Austria and Spain. Naturally, customers from those countries will also benefit from the new features coming up.”
The Austrian company is a major player on the Old Continent, but the entire region has yet to keep up with North America in terms of the number of crypto ATMs.
With over 30,000 locations, the US remains a challenging global leader, accounting for more than three-quarters of the global total, and now exceeding 38,000.
Nevertheless, Bitcoin ATM installations in Europe have grown steadily over the past decade, with nearly 1,800 machines currently in existence as of July 1, 2025.
As Cryptopolitan recently reported, on average, new cryptocurrency ATMs were launched somewhere in the European Union almost every day.
Unlike regular bank ATMs, Bitcoin Terror Machines (similar to BTMs) offer users the opportunity to purchase and in some cases sell major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). They have provided an easy way to get into the code.
