Earlier this month, New Zealand banned cryptocurrency ATMs.  The move underscores a growing international trend: regulators are increasingly scrutinizing the cash-to-crypto pipeline, viewing it as a significant vulnerability for illicit finance. While the ban has sparked debate within the crypto community, it also offers a valuable case study in how jurisdictions are grappling with the intersection of digital assets and financial regulation.  On July 16, 2025, David Zaslowsky published an article in the New York…