About Bitcoin ATM News
Independent industry coverage, operator accountability, and consumer protection since 2025.
Our Mission
Bitcoin ATM News exists to bring transparency and accountability to the Bitcoin ATM industry. We track over 30,000 Bitcoin ATM locations across the United States, monitor regulatory enforcement actions, and publish original investigative reporting based on court filings, regulatory orders, and industry sources.
The Bitcoin ATM industry serves millions of legitimate users who need convenient access to cryptocurrency. But it also has operators with documented patterns of consumer harm. Our job is to distinguish between the two, armed with data rather than opinion.
What We Cover
ATM Directory
Location data for 30,000+ Bitcoin ATMs across every U.S. state, with real-time status, operator info, and community-reported fees.
Operator Trust Scores
Every major operator receives a letter grade (A+ to F) based on verified regulatory data, enforcement actions, and compliance history.
Investigative Reporting
Original articles based on court filings, SEC documents, state regulatory orders, and insider sources. Every claim is fact-checked against primary documents.
Regulatory Tracking
Monitoring state legislation, attorney general actions, NMLS records, and federal enforcement across all 50 states.
Trust Score Methodology
Our operator trust scores are calculated algorithmically from verified regulatory data. We do not sell trust scores, and operators cannot pay for a higher grade. The system is transparent by design.
How Scores Are Calculated
Every operator starts at 100 points. Deductions are applied for documented regulatory actions, with the severity of the deduction matching the severity of the action:
Cease and desist orders (-30 points), pending government lawsuits (-25), pending investigations (-10), pending litigation (-15), consumer fraud complaints (-10), NMLS adverse actions (-10), and Ponzi/fraud allegations (-40).
Operators earn bonuses for years of clean operation (+2/year, max 10) and maintaining a clean compliance record (+5).
| Grade | Score Range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 90 - 100 | Excellent regulatory record with no documented enforcement actions |
| A | 80 - 89 | Strong record with minor or resolved regulatory matters |
| B | 70 - 79 | Good standing with some regulatory activity worth noting |
| C | 60 - 69 | Mixed record requiring consumer awareness |
| D | 50 - 59 | Significant regulatory concerns documented |
| F | 0 - 49 | Multiple serious enforcement actions or consumer harm allegations |
Trust scores are updated whenever new regulatory actions are documented. View current scores on our operator comparison page.
Editorial Standards
- Primary sources first: We base reporting on court filings, regulatory orders, SEC documents, and official press releases — not secondhand accounts or social media rumors.
- Fact-checked by algorithm and human: Every article passes through an automated fact-checker that verifies claims against our knowledge base, followed by editorial review.
- Allegations are labeled as such: Unproven claims in lawsuits are always identified with language like "alleges," "claims," or "according to the complaint."
- Right of response: We note when operators have denied allegations or issued public statements in response to enforcement actions.
- No pay-for-play editorial: Featured operator partnerships involve directory placement and promotional opportunities, but never influence trust scores, news coverage, or editorial assessments.
- Corrections policy: If we publish an error of fact, we correct it promptly and note the correction at the bottom of the article.
Data Sources
Our reporting and analysis draws from verified, authoritative sources:
Court Records
State and federal court filings, complaints, motions, and orders
State AG Offices
Attorney general press releases, consent orders, and enforcement actions
SEC / EDGAR
10-K, 10-Q filings, prospectuses, and corporate disclosures
NMLS
Money transmitter licenses, adverse actions, and regulatory status
FinCEN
Money Services Business registrations and compliance data
FTC
Consumer fraud statistics and complaint data
CoinATMRadar
Bitcoin ATM location data, operator counts, and installation tracking
Community Reports
Fee reports, issue reports, and location photos from Bitcoin ATM users
Disclosure
Bitcoin ATM News operates a tiered partnership program with Bitcoin ATM operators. Featured partners receive enhanced directory placement, promotional banners, and referral tracking. Standard and verified operators receive basic directory listings.
Partnership status is clearly labeled on all operator pages and never influences editorial coverage, trust score calculations, or investigative reporting. Our editorial and advertising operations are separate.
This site does not provide financial, investment, or legal advice. All information is for educational and informational purposes only.