Indiana

EVANSVILLE, IN – The Evansville City Council has approved a new ordinance aimed at curbing a surge in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs, also known as virtual currency kiosks, after local victims reported more than $400,000 in losses over the past year. According to a September 11, 2025, announcement by the Evansville Police Department, the EPD Financial Crimes Unit collaborated with City Councilor Mary Allen and the AARP to draft the new rule, which will become law once signed by the mayor. The ordinance, codified as Evansville Municipal Code - Chapter 8.45, targets scam activity exploiting the anonymity and speed of Bitcoin ATM transactions. There are currently about 70 Bitcoin ATMs in Evansville, many located in gas stations and retail stores. These kiosks have been used by scammers ...