Majority of Canadians Favor Ban on Cryptocurrency ATMs, New Poll Reveals
Most Canadians support banning crypto ATMs, survey suggests

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A recent survey indicates that 56% of Canadians support banning cryptocurrency ATMs, citing concerns over fraud. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported losses of $351 million due to investment fraud in 2025, with many believing cryptocurrencies facilitate money laundering.
- 0156% of Canadians support banning crypto ATMs, with 29% strongly in favor.
- 02Investment fraud, including crypto scams, cost Canadians $351 million in 2025.
- 0349% of respondents believe cryptocurrencies are used for money laundering in their provinces.
- 04Younger Canadians (ages 18-34) are more favorable towards cryptocurrencies, with 52% viewing them positively.
- 05The survey was conducted with 1,002 adults and has a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.
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As the Canadian federal government considers banning cryptocurrency ATMs to combat fraud, a new survey shows that 56% of Canadians support the ban. This includes 29% who strongly favor it, compared to 26% who oppose it. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported that Canadians lost $351 million to investment fraud in 2025, with many attributing this to the use of cryptocurrencies for scams. The poll also revealed that 49% of Canadians believe cryptocurrencies are used for money laundering, particularly in British Columbia and Ontario, where support is even higher at 58% and 55%, respectively. Interestingly, younger Canadians aged 18 to 34 are more likely to hold favorable views of cryptocurrencies, with 52% expressing a positive opinion, likely due to their higher self-reported knowledge of the topic. The survey was conducted online from May 12 to 14, 2025, among a representative sample of 1,002 adults, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.
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The proposed ban on cryptocurrency ATMs could significantly reduce fraud-related losses in Canada.
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