Texas-based cryptocurrency firm Lejilex has filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over securities labels on cryptocurrency assets. The lawsuit filed on Feb 21 in a federal court in Fort Worth challenges the SEC’s jurisdiction in several actions affecting its business last year. So this is huge. Today, @LEJILEX and the Crypto…
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In a recent report, the community-driven, nonprofit electric provider in Texas, Denton Municipal Electric (DME), is attracting interest from several crypto mining companies seeking to establish operations. These companies are eyeing a five-year agreement for powering their mining activities. Texas’ Denton Municipal Electric in Talks With Unnamed Crypto Miners On Feb. 16, the Denton Record…
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As Texas grapples with unexpected subzero temperatures, the state’s bitcoin mining operations have shut down due to high energy demand. This has freed up much needed electricity capacity in the state, while also leading to a sharp drop in the global Bitcoin hashrate. Bitcoin Mining in Texas Faces Test as Subzero Weather Strikes The plummeting…
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The bitcoin mining corporation Riot Platforms, a publicly traded firm within the industry, recently announced a significant expansion of its operations. The firm has completed its largest-ever acquisition of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners, securing 66,560 units of Microbt’s latest Whatsminer M66S models. This substantial purchase is set to boost Riot’s current mining capabilities by…
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A newly published working paper on Bitcoin mining has worked to counter claims from anti-crypto politicians that Bitcoin is melting the planet. Bitcoin mining is a “critical tool” for clean energy and balancing the grid, according to a new working paper penned by Bitcoin advocates and the former president of ERCOT, the operator of Texas’…
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“GS Partners promoted the products through a multilevel marketing scheme paying lavish commissions,” regulators say. The Texas State Securities Board has accused a network of companies under the “GS” brand and operating from Germany of fraudulent activities “tied to digital assets, investments in a staking pool in a proprietary metaverse.” The network of companies is…
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Though subject to court approval, the two firms have agreed on a settlement in which Celsius will purchase a $45-million mining data center from Core Scientific for $14 million. Crypto mining firm Core Scientific has announced an agreement with lending company Celsius Network to settle a legal battle that had been ongoing for months. In…
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a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, and Paradigm joined to advocate for clear regulations. A group of crypto and blockchain firms joined together to create a Texas crypto advocacy group, according to a Sept. 11 announcement. The group is called “Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas,” and is founded by a16z crypto, Coinbase,…
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Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms is defending its participation in Texas’ electricity market programs after recent headlines claimed the state ‘paid’ the miner over $30 million to reduce power in August. Riot Platforms Sets the Record Straight In a statement released Friday, the Nasdaq-listed Riot asserted it earned just $7 million through the Electric Reliability…
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Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has once again voiced support for the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry, highlighting its potential benefits during times of extreme weather conditions. In an interview on Fox News Radio, Cruz expressed his belief in Bitcoin mining, claiming that it enhances the resiliency of the energy grid…. Read More: Texas Senator Ted Cruz Throws Weight Behind Bitcoin…
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