I love Bitcoin ATMS for a simple reason: it brings cryptocurrency from the world of mysterious into something people can see. Even though they might not understand, the fact that they see a Bitcoin ATM, a device that issues money, means people will start to equate it with money.
This is something that we have needed. Each day people are getting more familiar with crypto. I am of the belief, at this point, any news is good news. Cryptocurrency needs all the publicity it can get.
We are about to enter a phase where people are going to get their first exposure to it. I would surmise that at least 20% of the people will be exposed to some form of crypto in 2018. While they might not be using it, they will somehow be introduced to it.
I think we will also see the number of people who use an app that is tied to a blockchain will also explode...even though the people might not know it is a blockchain.