On September 8, 2025, the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General filed suit in D.C. Superior Court against Athena Bitcoin, Inc. (Athena), one of the nation’s largest Bitcoin ATM (BTM) operators, for allegedly...more
On September 11, Senate Democrats sent a letter addressed to ten of the largest CEOs of bitcoin ATMs calling for “immediate action” to address reports that the ATMs may be contributing to financial fraud against elderly...more
Payment scams exploiting the lure of cryptocurrency are a growing concern for individuals and businesses—losses from crypto scams increased from $907 million in 2021 to $2.57 billion in 2022. These scams typically involve...more