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Crypto Dispensers Eyes $100M Sale Amid Money Laundering Allegations

Sunday Nov 23 2025 07:20

2 min

Table of Contents

0.1 Crypto Dispensers Considers Sale Amid Money Laundering Charges
0.2 Crypto Dispensers CEO Accused of Money Laundering
0.3 US Cities Crack Down on Crypto ATMs

Crypto Dispensers Considers Sale Amid Money Laundering Charges

Crypto Dispensers, a Chicago-based operator of Bitcoin ATMs, is considering a potential $100 million sale as its founder faces federal money laundering charges. In a Friday press release, the company announced it has engaged advisors to conduct a “strategic review” and gauge buyer interest. Crypto Dispensers highlighted its 2020 pivot from physical ATMs to a software-driven model, a move it stated was aimed at mitigating rising fraud, compliance pressures, and regulatory oversight. CEO Firas Isa characterized the sale review as part of the firm’s next growth phase. “Hardware showed us the ceiling. Software showed us the scale,” he remarked. The crypto ATM operator indicated that it may continue operating independently depending on the outcome of the review. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that any transaction will materialize.

Crypto Dispensers CEO Accused of Money Laundering

The potential sale review was announced shortly after the US Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing Isa and the company of facilitating a $10 million money laundering scheme. Prosecutors allege that between 2018 and 2025, Isa knowingly accepted proceeds from wire fraud and narcotics trafficking through the firm’s ATM network. Despite KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements, the DOJ asserts he converted the funds into cryptocurrency and transferred them to wallets designed to conceal their origins. Both Isa and Crypto Dispensers have pleaded not guilty to the single conspiracy count, which carries a maximum 20-year federal prison sentence. A conviction could lead to government seizure of assets linked to the alleged scheme.

US Cities Crack Down on Crypto ATMs

Crypto ATMs have faced growing pressure from US regulators and local governments amid increasing concerns about fraud. The FBI reported nearly 11,000 scam complaints related to crypto kiosks in 2024, totaling over $246 million, prompting lawmakers to scrutinize the machines' anonymity and role in facilitating illicit activities. Cities are now responding with bans and stricter regulations. In Stillwater, Minnesota, officials banned crypto kiosks after numerous residents lost thousands of dollars to scams, including an incident involving a fraudulent PayPal “overpayment.” Spokane, Washington, followed suit with a citywide ban in June, citing a surge in scams and labeling the machines a “preferred tool for scammers.” Other jurisdictions are opting for restrictions rather than outright bans. Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, despite not having any active crypto ATMs, imposed a $1,000 daily limit and a $5,000 bi-weekly cap on future kiosk transactions to shield residents from potential fraud.

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Written by:

Liam James

Crypto Dispensers Eyes $100M Sale Amid Money Laundering Allegations

Crypto Dispensers Considers Sale Amid Money Laundering Charges

Crypto Dispensers CEO Accused of Money Laundering

US Cities Crack Down on Crypto ATMs

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