According to an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), while multiple countries are ramping up efforts to crack down on crypto ATM fraud and some regions are pushing for bans, several mainstream crypto companies continue to provide Bitcoin liquidity support to crypto ATM operators. The investigation reveals that Kraken has transferred at least $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to related ATM operators in recent years, including at least $17 million in crypto assets to Athena Bitcoin ATM even after prosecutors in Washington, D.C., publicly accused it of fraudulent transactions. Gemini also reportedly provided over $500 million in Bitcoin to the now-bankrupt Bitcoin Depot between 2020 and 2025. The exchanges involved stated that all business partnerships undergo compliance reviews and continuous monitoring. https://(wublock123.com)/news/icij-kraken-gemini-funded-bitcoin-liquidity-to-controversial-atm-operator-61764