Dossier
Athena Bitcoin
Coverage of Athena Bitcoin in the Nexus archive.
- Amid a scam crackdown, crypto giants keep fueling bitcoin ATMs
Bitcoin ATMs face government crackdowns in Canada, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Indiana, with Bitcoin Depot filing for bankruptcy. Crypto firms like Kraken, Gemini, and Cumberland DRW have supplied billions in bitcoin to ATM operators despite authorities warning about their use in scams. Investigations reveal continued large-scale transfers to ATM companies after allegations of criminal activity.