Athena
| Athena Bitcoin, Inc. | |
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| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chicago, IL |
| Key People | Eric Gravengaard, Mark Lewicky |
| Products | Bitcoin ATMs, Bitquick and Athena Investor Services |
| @AthenaBitcoin | |
| Profile | |
| Website | Athena Home |
| Blog | Athena Blog |
Athena is a multi-dimensional cryptocurrency platform based in Chicago, Illinois.
Background
Athena Bitcoin operates ATMs, a bitcoin exchange called BitQuick, and Athena Investor Services, a full-service cryptocurrency brokerage. It also offers a co-working service called Athena.Trade.
There are about 50 Athena Bitcoin ATMs around the United States, including in Illinois, Florida, California and Texas.[1] According to their website, Athena Bitcoin also has ATMs in Bogota Colombia.[2]
BitQuick is an exchange exclusively for buying and selling bitcoin.[3] It is highly rated for its speed and ease of use.[4]
Athena Investor Services offers traditionally styled brokerage services for bitcoin, Ripple, and ether as well as a few other cryptocurrencies. Minimum transaction sizes is $10,000 for its pre-approved customers.[5]
In May 2018 Athena Bitcoin launched a co-working space for the cryptocurrency community, Athena.Trade, in Chicago. The downtown location provides space for up to 25 traders and is focused on building community and encouraging collaboration.[6] Below is a photograph from the opening party for Athena.Trade in May.[7]
References
- ↑ Chicago is buying into bitcoin in a big way. Crain's Chicago Business.
- ↑ Locations Map. Athena Bitcoin.
- ↑ Homepage. BitQuick.
- ↑ BitQuick.co Review – Scam or Not?. bestbitcoinexchange.
- ↑ Athena Investor services FAQ. Athena Bitcoin.
- ↑ Athena Bitcoin launches Athena.Trade co-working space. CryptoNinjas.
- ↑ The Morning Download: CIOs Say Blockchain Adoption Barely Registers. Wall Street Journal.
