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World's Largest Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy, All 9,700 Machines Shut Down

Bitcoin Depot, once the world's largest cryptocurrency ATM operator with roughly 9,700 machines, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and ceased operations. The company cited an unsustainable business model due to intensified regulatory pressure across multiple U.S. states. Crackdowns included new transaction limits, license suspensions, and direct bans, driven by concerns over the machines facilitating fraud. The FBI reported $389 million in consumer losses via crypto ATMs in 2025. Over the past six months, states like Connecticut, Missouri, Nevada, and Massachusetts took action against Bitcoin Depot, including lawsuits alleging it profited from scams. This regulatory assault caused the company's quarterly revenue to plunge nearly 50% year-over-year. Stricter anti-fraud measures, such as mandatory identity verification implemented in February, further reduced user activity. Additionally, the company faced mounting legal fees from multiple lawsuits and a nearly $19 million arbitration ruling related to a Canadian subsidiary dispute.

marsbitHace 2 días 04:50

World's Largest Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy, All 9,700 Machines Shut Down

marsbitHace 2 días 04:50

Luo Yonghao, Who Made 30 Times on Bitcoin: His Entangled Past with the Crypto World

After a six-year hiatus, Luo Yonghao has returned to X (formerly Twitter) on a revived old account, wading back into the Web3 and crypto conversation hub. His return has quickly involved exchanges with crypto figures, including warnings against scams using his name. Luo has a long history with the space, stating he once earned over 30 times his initial investment on a 1 million RMB Bitcoin purchase during the 2017/18 bull run. He also co-founded a company with Bitcoin influencer Li Xiaolai, exiting his stake before the project suffered a major hack in 2023. Publicly, Luo has expressed belief in blockchain technology's potential and once claimed plans for a blockchain phone, while simultaneously distancing himself from ICOs and day trading. In 2019, during his company's financial troubles, he rejected public job offers from crypto entrepreneurs like Justin Sun and OKEx's Xu Kun, stating he had no plans to launch a token. Now back on X, Luo's renewed presence in the Web3-dominated platform hints at further inevitable engagement with the volatile crypto industry, raising questions about what new chapters his story might hold.

marsbitHace 2 días 00:04

Luo Yonghao, Who Made 30 Times on Bitcoin: His Entangled Past with the Crypto World

marsbitHace 2 días 00:04

Undercover in Crypto for 8 Years, 5 Jobs: The Revolution and Scam in My Eyes

"Undercover in Crypto for 8 Years, 5 Jobs: The Revolution and the Scam I Saw" In 2017, the author entered crypto believing it would revolutionize everything: replacing fiat, disintermediating finance, and shifting power to users. Eight years later, almost none of that has happened as predicted. The author worked at Circle, Messari, Coinbase, and Crossmint, witnessing the asset class grow from under $10B to over $4T, through multiple speculative bubbles and a near-systemic crisis. The journey began with the 2017-18 ICO frenzy, an "internet bubble 2.0" fueled by Ethereum. The promised "decentralized Uber" never materialized; instead, it was an era of greed, fraud, and rampant speculation where founders cashed out early. In the 2018-19 hangover, the focus shifted. The seeds of crypto's next phase were planted: stablecoins (like USDC) for borderless dollars and DeFi (decentralized finance) for rebuilding financial primitives like lending and trading on-chain. The COVID-19 pandemic and massive monetary stimulus triggered "DeFi Summer" in 2020-21. DeFi's value soared 250x to $180B, but it resembled a high-stakes game for mercenary traders with "food-themed" tokens. A new bubble formed around NFTs, with digital art selling for millions. The 2022 "crypto winter" mirrored the 2008 financial crisis. The collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin Terra (UST) triggered a chain reaction, bringing down hedge funds (Three Arrows Capital) and lending platforms (Celsius, Voyager). The final blow was the implosion of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried, who had misused customer funds. This was crypto's "Lehman Moment." After the crash, the Biden administration's hostile regulatory crackdown under the SEC pushed innovation toward the legally safest, most absurd path: meme coins. The 2024 meme coin mania peaked at $150B before imploding. This political pressure, however, mobilized the industry. Donald Trump capitalized, promising a crypto-friendly stance, which many credit for helping him win the 2024 election. Trump's victory marked a turning point. A pro-crypto SEC chair took over, the "GENIUS Act" provided clear stablecoin rules in 2025, and institutional adoption accelerated. Circle (maker of USDC) IPO'd, and traditional giants like MoneyGram began using stablecoins for cross-border payments via firms like Crossmint. Looking back, the predicted consumer revolution (decentralized Uber) didn't happen. Instead, crypto built the plumbing for a new internet financial system. Each boom/bust cycle refined the infrastructure for global, 24/7 finance accessible to anyone online. The $300B+ stablecoin market, settling tens of trillions annually and creating demand for U.S. debt, is now a strategic U.S. priority. The future lies in convergence, not replacement. Crypto will be the backend, invisible to most users. The next frontier is integration with AI, where autonomous agents will use crypto wallets and stablecoins to transact. The result will be a global financial system equally accessible in New York or Nigeria, paving the way for countless new innovations.

marsbit05/09 10:20

Undercover in Crypto for 8 Years, 5 Jobs: The Revolution and Scam in My Eyes

marsbit05/09 10:20

Crypto Crime Hit Hard: $700 Million Frozen By DOJ Strike Force

A US law enforcement task force has frozen over $700 million in cryptocurrency linked to investment scams targeting Americans. The operation, which involved cooperation from crypto exchanges and legal processes, also took down more than 500 fraudulent websites and a Telegram channel used to recruit victims. Two Chinese nationals were named in arrest warrants for operating a scam compound in Burma. In a related move, the US State Department announced a $10 million reward for information disrupting scam centers in Burma. Singaporean authorities, alongside major crypto exchanges and analytics firms, also prevented nearly $3 million in losses through a parallel operation. The scale of cybercrime remains vast, with the FBI reporting over $20 billion in losses in 2025.

bitcoinist04/25 05:02

Crypto Crime Hit Hard: $700 Million Frozen By DOJ Strike Force

bitcoinist04/25 05:02

SpaceX and OpenAI Are About to Go Public, Your Index Fund Might Be Forced to 'Buy at the Peak'

The imminent mega-IPOs of companies like SpaceX and OpenAI pose a significant risk to index fund investors, who may be forced to buy these overvalued stocks at peak prices. Index funds, designed to replicate market performance, must purchase new listings once they are included in major indices, often through "fast entry" rules that allow inclusion within days. This creates a hidden cost: hedge funds and other intermediaries front-run these predictable purchases, driving up prices before the inclusion date, after which the shares typically underperform. Historical data shows that IPOs, especially those with low float (like SpaceX’s planned <5% float), tend to dramatically underperform the market over time. High valuations, low float, and forced buying during index rebalancing result in a performance drag for passive investors, effectively acting as a hidden tax. Attempting to invest pre-IPO via private markets is also risky due to survivor bias, high fees, and liquidity issues. For index investors, this costly mechanism is an unavoidable aspect of passive investing.

marsbit04/23 13:11

SpaceX and OpenAI Are About to Go Public, Your Index Fund Might Be Forced to 'Buy at the Peak'

marsbit04/23 13:11

Justin Sun Sues Trump Family: What $75 Million Bought Was Only a Blacklist

Justin Sun, founder of Tron, has filed a lawsuit in federal court against World Liberty Financial (WLF), alleging he was made the "primary target of a fraudulent scheme" after investing $75 million. Sun claims the investment secured him an advisor title and WLFI tokens, which were later frozen by WLF, causing "hundreds of millions in losses." The dispute began in late 2024 when Sun's investment helped revive WLF's struggling token sale, which ultimately raised $550 million. Shortly after, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Sun following Donald Trump's inauguration. However, relations soured when Sun refused WLF's demands for additional funding. In August 2025, WLF added a "blacklist" function to its smart contract, allowing it to unilaterally freeze tokens. Sun's holdings, worth approximately $107 million, were frozen, and he was threatened with token destruction. The lawsuit highlights WLF's structure, which directs 75% of token sale profits to the Trump family, who had earned $1 billion by December 2025. WLF's CEO is Zach Witkoff, son of U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The project faces scrutiny for opaque operations, including a controversial loan arrangement on the Dolomite platform, co-founded by a WLF advisor. Despite Sun's history with the SEC, the case underscores centralization risks within DeFi, as WLF controls governance and holds powers to freeze assets arbitrarily. Sun's tokens remain frozen as legal proceedings begin.

marsbit04/23 06:01

Justin Sun Sues Trump Family: What $75 Million Bought Was Only a Blacklist

marsbit04/23 06:01

Iran Opens Fire on an Oil Tanker That Paid Bitcoin Transit Fees to Scammers

Iran announced plans to charge Bitcoin and USDT transit fees for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Within two weeks, scammers impersonated Iranian officials and sent fraudulent messages to stranded vessels, demanding cryptocurrency payments in exchange for safe passage. At least one tanker that paid the fake fee was fired upon by Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats when attempting to cross. Maritime risk firm MARISKS confirmed the scam exploited shipowners’ anxiety amid heightened regional tensions. Chain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis found no evidence of large-scale crypto payments actually being made to Iranian entities. Legal experts warned that even payments made to scammers—if intended for Iran—could violate international sanctions. The incident highlights how cryptocurrency’s irreversibility, often touted as a strength, becomes a critical risk in conflict-driven fraud. While Iran’s proposal initially sparked excitement in crypto circles, it ultimately created a new attack vector for deception, leaving ships trapped, fined, or even under fire.

marsbit04/22 08:45

Iran Opens Fire on an Oil Tanker That Paid Bitcoin Transit Fees to Scammers

marsbit04/22 08:45

Crypto Extortion Hits Strait Of Hormuz As Scammers Exploit Shipping Crisis

An emerging crypto extortion scam is targeting shipping companies with vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime risk firm Marisks. Criminals posing as Iranian security officials are sending fraudulent messages offering safe passage in exchange for transit fees paid in Bitcoin or Tether. The scam exploits desperation amid the ongoing regional conflict, which has severely restricted movement through the critical waterway. Victims are instructed to submit documents and pay a cryptocurrency fee to secure transit. However, the messages are not from Iranian authorities. Paying could not only result in financial loss but also potentially violate international sanctions, as any crypto transfer linked to Iranian entities may be considered material support. Legal risks remain even if companies are defrauded. The scheme appears to capitalize on earlier reports that Iran was considering a real crypto-based toll system.

bitcoinist04/21 17:01

Crypto Extortion Hits Strait Of Hormuz As Scammers Exploit Shipping Crisis

bitcoinist04/21 17:01

Spending $200 to Buy Stars, Scamming VCs Out of Tens of Millions: The Entire GitHub Fake Star Industry Exposed

A peer-reviewed study from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) reveals that GitHub hosts approximately 6 million fake Stars, involving 18,600 repositories and 301,000 accounts, with AI/LLM projects being the largest non-malicious category for fake engagement. The fake Star market has exploded, with prices as low as $0.03 per Star. Research shows that venture capital firms, such as Redpoint Ventures, use GitHub Star counts as a key metric for evaluating startups, with median Stars at 2,850 for seed-stage funding. For less than $200, a project can artificially meet this threshold, distorting investment landscape. Over a dozen websites openly sell GitHub Stars, and fake Star activity saw explosive growth in 2024. AI-related repositories were among the most heavily affected. Despite GitHub’s policies against fake engagement, enforcement remains inconsistent: while 90% of flagged repositories were deleted, only 57% of involved accounts were suspended. The report highlights how purchased Stars can manipulate GitHub’s Trending algorithm and influence VC funding decisions, creating a cycle where artificial metrics attract real investment.

marsbit04/21 02:59

Spending $200 to Buy Stars, Scamming VCs Out of Tens of Millions: The Entire GitHub Fake Star Industry Exposed

marsbit04/21 02:59

After the Collapse of the Believe Flywheel Myth, the 26-Year-Old Prodigy Founder Stands as Defendant in Federal Court

In March 2026, 26-year-old Australian entrepreneur Ben Pasternak and his entities B24, Inc. and Believe Foundation were sued in a New York federal court. Investors accused Pasternak of deceptive practices and false advertising through three consecutive token offerings and a forced token migration, causing hundreds of millions in losses. The case centers on Believe (formerly Clout.me), a Solana-based social token launch platform Pasternak founded. Users could create tokens via tweets, with the platform token LAUNCHCOIN reaching a peak market cap of $370 million in May 2025. Pasternak initially claimed he had "zero ownership" of his self-named token, PASTERNAK, which crashed over 95% within a week. In October 2025, Believe forced a migration from LAUNCHCOIN to a new token, BELIEVE, increasing total supply by 33.3%. New tokens were allocated to team members, investors, and the foundation, diluting existing holders. Pasternak falsely claimed no tokens were allocated to insiders for a year, while the foundation received 40 million tokens with no lock-up. The platform generated an estimated $54 million in fees from $6 billion in trading volume. Pasternak earned creator fees throughout. After the migration, significant selling occurred from top wallets. BELIEVE’s value plummeted from its peak to around $1.2 million. Pasternak, a former teen prodigy who dropped out of school at 15, had previously founded apps like Monkey and the food-tech startup NUGGS. His personal life also drew attention, including a public breakup in early 2026. Once hailed as "the next Zuckerberg," he now faces legal and reputational collapse.

marsbit04/16 09:44

After the Collapse of the Believe Flywheel Myth, the 26-Year-Old Prodigy Founder Stands as Defendant in Federal Court

marsbit04/16 09:44

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