Bitcoin ATM provider Alphavend has announced the launch of the first 24 hour bitcoin machine on Brighton's seafront, yards from the famous seaside town's iconic pier.

The latest announcement follows successful deployments in London and Scotland. The startup said that it is optimistic about its foray on the UK's south coast.

"Brighton has a long reputation for innovation and embracing the new, and the social message behind Bitcoin, of a permissionless and stateless currency will surely resonate with its free thinking and egalitarian residents" Commented a spokesperson for Alphavend.

The new machine is located in a convenience store (S.V. News) at 54-55 Kings Road and will be available from 7am until 3am Sun-Thu, and 24 Hours at the weekend.

Alphavend also said that it will also add support for Litecoin, the fourth most valuable cryptocurrency by market cap, in addition to bitcoin. More cryptos will be added in the near future, it added.