Athena Bitcoin is set to offer a 10% discount on Bitcoin purchases through its U.S. ATMs on Black Friday, November 28, 2025, aiming to encourage the use of cryptocurrency as a holiday gift. This promotional effort comes as Bitcoin Depot faces an $18.5 million arbitration ruling and lawsuit over defective equipment supplied by BitAccess, which allegedly led to financial losses. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about the rising use of Bitcoin ATMs in fraudulent activities, with Americans losing over $100 million annually. Authorities in Iowa have highlighted scams where victims are deceived into transferring funds to fraudsters' wallets, underscoring the need for increased vigilance among consumers.