DC attorney general sues Athena Bitcoin over alleged hidden fees
The attorney general for the District of Columbia, Brian Schwalb, alleges that Athena Bitcoin charged undisclosed fees and had insufficient safeguards to stop fraud and scams.
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The attorney general for the District of Columbia, Brian Schwalb, alleges that Athena Bitcoin charged undisclosed fees and had insufficient safeguards to stop fraud and scams.
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