According to the source, AML Software filed a complaint on Tuesday alleging Athena Bitcoin attempted to steal its proprietary source code, identifying AML Software as an Illinois-registered firm and Athena Bitcoin as a Bitcoin ATM operator (source: court complaint filed Tuesday).

According to the source, the first BTC ATM opened in Vancouver in 2013 at Waves Coffee House on Oct 29, 2013 (source: Reuters). Coin ATM Radar data show global Bitcoin ATM installations peaked near 39,000 in late 2022, dipped in 2023, and recovered to around 38,000 by mid‑2024, supporting a near‑40,000 footprint today (source: Coin ATM Radar). The UK ordered all unregistered crypto ATMs to shut since March 2022, materially curbing deployments in that market (source: UK Financial Conduct Authority). In the U.S., operators are treated as money services businesses and must implement AML/KYC programs, raising compliance costs and shaping rollout pace (source: FinCEN). For trading, a broader ATM network reflects wider fiat on‑ramp availability for retail BTC flows, although ATM fees are typically higher than online exchanges and can restrain volumes (source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission).

According to Eleanor Terrett, a Bitcoin ATM has been spotted at the Short Hills Mall in New Jersey, marking its expansion beyond Miami. This indicates increasing accessibility and adoption of Bitcoin for retail investors. Such installations could potentially influence local trading activities by providing more convenient access to cryptocurrency transactions. [Source: Eleanor Terrett on Twitter]

According to Eric Balchunas, a Bitcoin ATM located at Tom Thumb in Destin, Florida, displayed an exorbitant price of $119,000 for one Bitcoin. This price is significantly higher than the market rate, suggesting potential pricing errors or excessive fees, which can impact trading decisions for local users (source: Eric Balchunas).