Шторм на крипторынке: Оператор биткоин-АТМ выставил бизнес на продажу после обвинений в отмывании денег Storm in the crypto market: Bitcoin ATM operator puts business up for sale after money laundering allegations

The American Bitcoin ATM operator Crypto Dispensers is contemplating the sale of its business for $100 million. This news surfaced following accusations against the company’s founder for money laundering.

On November 21, the Chicago-based firm released a press statement indicating that it is on the lookout for potential buyers. This decision was made «amidst a growing market.»

At the time of writing, all announcements on official corporate channels have been removed or are inaccessible, leaving only a post on X.

According to The Block, the firm’s statement highlighted that the move is also aimed at addressing the «increasing risk of fraud, regulatory pressures, and compliance demands.»

Just days prior to the announcement, on November 18, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against the company’s CEO, Firas Issa, for an alleged conspiracy to launder $10 million.

Prosecutors claim that between 2018 and 2025, the CEO knowingly accepted proceeds from fraud involving electronic communications and illegal drug trafficking through the firm’s ATM network. Despite KYC requirements, he converted funds into cryptocurrency and transferred them to other wallets to obscure their origins.

Issa and Virtual Assets LLC, the parent company of Crypto Dispensers, have pleaded not guilty. The maximum penalty for the charges could reach 20 years in prison.

The first hearing in the case is scheduled for January 2026.

It is worth noting that in September, the Washington Prosecutor’s Office suspected the cryptocurrency ATM operator Athena Bitcoin of profiting from fraud against elderly individuals and failing to disclose inflated fees.