2022-7-12 00:25 |
ERCOT reported that wind generation in Texas was “generating significantly less," potentially leaving the state unable to meet energy demands during triple-digit temperatures. origin »
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State securities regulators have started investigating the embattled crypto companies that went underwater during the recent market turmoil
2022-7-9 23:08 | |
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Moving rigs from New York to Texas was part of Riot's effort to reduce the firm’s operating expenses through lower power costs and eliminate “all third-party hosting fees.”
2022-7-7 23:59 | |
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A combination of unique energy infrastructure, favorable policy and unique incentives is making Texas the Bitcoin mining capital of the U.S.
2022-6-14 15:00 | |
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The State Security Board considers the sale of 11,111 NFTs a “high-tech fraudulent securities offering.”
2022-4-15 13:30 | |
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Austin, the state capital of Texas, is actively exploring ways to accept Bitcoin and blockchain technology. The post Austin could be the next U.S city to welcome Bitcoin and blockchain technology appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-3-16 02:30 | |
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz sees his state becoming the world's biggest cryptocurrency hub, doubling down on his support for the fledgling sector
2022-3-3 19:07 | |
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As a massive winter storm hits Texas, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) mining companies in the state have started shutting down operations to help ease the strain on the state’s hard-pressed electric grid.
2022-2-5 00:27 | |
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Bitcoin miners in Texas are downing tools for some days due to the anticipated extreme weather conditions expected to hit the state this week. The post Extreme weather conditions force crypto miners to halt operations appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-2-4 18:30 | |
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has invited Bitcoin (BTC/USD) miners to set up shop in the state with hopes that they will help stabilize the Texan electrical grid. A report unveiled this news on January 27, noting that he invited dozens of crypto deal makers to his mansion in Austin last year to discuss this idea.
2022-1-30 00:57 | |
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ERCOT interim CEO Brad Jones declares he’s pro Bitcoin. The CEO notes that Bitcoin mining in the state could be mutually beneficial to Texas and the Bitcoin network. Texas Rep, Ted Cruz, also shares the same sentiment.
2021-12-6 16:24 | |
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Rockdale, a city of 5600 people, located in Milam County in the state of Texas, has welcomed bitcoin miners into its economic framework, as it seeks to mobilize dormant electricity capacity left behind by the aluminum industry.
2021-11-1 19:25 | |
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After becoming one of the top mining destinations in the US, the State of Texas is making it easier to receive crypto as a form of payment. The Texas Ethics Commission proposed a set of new rules rThe post Texas Ethics Commission is pro-cryto on officeholders, others accepting contributions appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-10-23 16:30 | |
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It’s official, Ted Cruz is a bitcoiner now. However, take into account that he is a Senator for Texas, and the state is quickly becoming the biggest Bitcoin hub in the USA. The politician might be catering to his constituency, but that doesn’t take away from his message. “In five years I expect to see […]
2021-10-14 13:31 | |
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U.S. Senator and former Presidential candidate Ted Cruz makes the case for BTC mining with ‘abundant’ gas flare energy in Texas. Cruz a Bitcoin Proponent Speaking at the Texas Blockchain Summit on October 8, Republican Senator Ted Cruz said that Bitcoin mining can flourish in the state of Texas courtesy of the state’s abundance ofRead More
2021-10-11 19:00 | |
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Republican Senator Ted Cruz has spoken out about Bitcoin mining in his state of Texas, offering some innovative solutions to existing problems. The post Senator Ted Cruz Advocates Bitcoin Mining with ‘Abundant’ Gas Flare Energy appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-10-11 09:33 | |
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New York state and Texas account for more than 37% of the hash rate in the USA, according to Foundry USA. The post New York & Texas Gaining Popularity Among Mining Firms Following China Crackdown appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-10-10 14:15 | |
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Texas, which is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the China mining ban, is set to host its largest Blockchain Summit on October 8. It is possibly the largest summit at the state level in the US.
2021-10-4 00:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has now received an emergency cease and desist order from Kentucky’s securities regulator over its “Earn Interest Accounts. ” On Thursday, Kentucky joined three other states, including Alabama, New Jersey, and Texas, that last week took similar actions.
2021-9-24 18:25 | |
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While Texas has become a hotspot for cryptocurrency mining, it would appear that the state might be ready to take the next step towards crypto embrace. Earlier this week, popular news media Newsweek published the results of a poll it conducted, showing that many Texans are in favor of making cryptocurrencies legal in the country.
2021-9-21 17:00 | |
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Celsius has been brought to book for allegedly offering unregistered securities to residents of the state of Texas, and is expected to offer reasons why it should be allowed to continue offering its products in the state.
2021-9-20 18:23 | |
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Earlier this year, crypto lending platform BlockFi started facing the heat from state regulators in New Jersey, Texas, and Alabama. Other states have joined the fold since then, as well. Celsius this week is now facing similar cease and desist demands from all three of the same states that BlockFi first faced.
2021-9-19 05:38 | |
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Bitcoin mining facilities are setting up shop in Texas, but not only for obvious reasons like wind and land opportunities. Here's why the state is becoming popular.
2021-7-26 18:23 | |
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New Jersey, Texas, and Alabama have individual state regulators issuing concerns that New Jersey-based DeFi firm, BlockFi, is offering unregistered securities. Regulators seem to particularly point to BlockFi’s Interest Account (BIA), which offers rates that consumers are now becoming accustomed to in DeFi – but that have blown traditional banking rates out of the water.
2021-7-25 08:47 | |
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Fresh off the heels of Blockfi’s issues with the New Jersey Bureau of Securities, the company is now having problems in the state of Alabama. The director of the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC), Joseph Borg, explained on July 21 that he issued a show cause to the firm. Borg wants Blockfi to explain why the […]
2021-7-23 06:30 | |
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The state's financial regulator join its counterparts in New Jersey and Alabama in taking action against the crypto lending platform.
2021-7-23 00:55 | |
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The state is already becoming known for attracting miners and attempting to pass pro-crypto legislation, with Governor Greg Abbott saying he was a "crypto law proposal supporter."
2021-6-19 23:30 | |
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Miners dislocated by China’s crackdown are looking to Texas for cheap electricity, but the state’s grid is already on the brink of disaster amid a sweltering summer.
2021-6-17 08:49 | |
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“Texas leads the way,” said Texas Blockchain Council as it noted that the Texas Department of Banking has issued a notice saying that chartered banks in the state may provide customers with virtual currency custody services, as long as they have adequate protocols in place to effectively manage risks.
2021-6-12 18:08 | |
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Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, has announced plans to expand the state's blockchain industry. The post Texas Governor Signs Law Creating Legal Framework for Crypto Investments appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-6-6 15:55 | |
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Bitcoin mining firm Blockap has relocated its headquarters to Austin, as Texas officials embrace the Bitcoin industry.
2021-4-17 23:05 | |
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The Lone Star State of Texas is solidifying its role as a bitcoin mining and blockchain hub. This week two major bitcoin mining companies established operations in Texas. The company Riot Blockchain purchased a mining site in Rockdale and the bitcoin mining firm Blockcap announced establishing headquarters in Austin.
2021-4-10 02:30 | |
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With the recent Crypto law proposal, Texas emulates Wyoming with regards to Crypto Assets legislation in the hope of catching up on the trend, but experts detect a flaw in the Texas bill. Sometime mid-March Nathaniel “Tan” Parker—Texas businessman and Representative—presented an amendment bill for the Texas Uniform Commercial Code, UCC. The bill, House Bill […]
2021-4-3 21:18 | |
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Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, supports the recent crypto and Bitcoin bill. His state aims to match and even outshine Wyoming as a leader in blockchain. HB 4474: Defining Virtual Currencies in Texas In a tweet on Mar 29, while responding to a recent article that articulates the content of a crypto Bill (HBRead More
2021-3-30 13:00 | |
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Will Texas follow in Wyoming’s footsteps to become the next crypto-friendly U.S. state?
2021-3-25 17:00 | |
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The Texas securities commissioner has entered emergency cease and desist orders to stop three cryptocurrency investment platforms from duping investors in the state. One scheme operates under the name “Binance Assets.
2021-3-18 05:30 | |
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The Texas State Securities Board has entered an emergency cease and desist order against a shape-shifting, fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme using the Binance brand to lure investors.
2021-3-17 12:43 | |
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A rare winter storm in Texas has knocked out most of the bitcoin mining facilities in the Lone Star State.
2021-2-17 21:28 | |
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There is no indication that anyone requested such a proof-of-concept, however.
2021-1-12 01:30 | |
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Hyland, a global content services provider for organizations, and Hedera Hashgraph, the enterprise-grade public ledger, today announced that they have presented a Proof of Concept (Poc) to the Texas Secretary of State to evaluate blockchain for the purpose of securing and verifying government-issued records.
2021-1-11 19:23 | |
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The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) has announced a series of enforcement actions against 15 online investment entities that illegally market cryptocurrency, binary options, and forex investments in Texas.
2020-11-21 12:15 | |
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Texan regulators filed charges against 15 illicit investment platforms advertising false crypto, forex, and binary options investments, as per a Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) release shared with CryptoSlate.
2020-11-21 15:53 | |
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Mirror Trading International (MTI), a South African bitcoin investment company at the center of a cease and desist order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), is pushing back allegations that it is running a Ponzi scheme or a scam.
2020-7-16 08:35 | |
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The Texas State Securities Board has successfully shut down the operations of an illegal cryptocurrency investment scheme.
2020-7-9 15:55 | |
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The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) issued a cease and desist order Wednesday against on Mirror Trading International (MTI), Forexandbitcoin. com and four individuals involved in a multi-level marketing scam.
2020-7-9 13:00 | |
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The Texas State Securities Board and Alabama Securities Commission filed an emergency action against Ultra Mining, alleging it offered unregistered securities by promising to double investments in a cloud mining scheme.
2020-4-9 20:00 | |
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Texas state watchdog issued a warning of the boost in crypto scams amid Coronavirus-related fake news
2020-3-25 00:09 | |
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These unreal tweets from a major Texas real estate broker are terrifyingly honest about the state of the housing market in 2020. The post This Texas Real Estate Broker Reveals Why the Housing Market Could Implode appeared first on CCN.com
2020-1-23 20:40 | |
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The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) says people need to be wary of crypto investments while assuring Texans of continuing its mandate of robust oversight on cryptocurrency-related activities in the state.
2020-1-15 00:00 | |
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Texas State Securities Board has added cryptocurrency to the list of investments that raise red flags and require careful scrutiny
2020-1-14 19:31 | |
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D.E. Shaw has acquired a stake in bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms and may push for strategic changes, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The size of the hedge fund’s position remains undisclosed, and both Riot and D.E.…
Bitcoin mining firms are turning to billions in fresh funding as high energy prices squeeze profits. Facing soaring energy costs, Bitcoin (BTC) miners in the U.S. are building war chests worth billions as competition for resources intensifies and profitability following…
Riot Platforms, Inc. shared its December 2024 production update. The company mined 516 Bitcoin in December, a 4% increase from November. Riot Platforms achieved a 4% monthly production increase and completed the first phase of its Corsicana Facility while holding…
Major Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms added $69 million worth of the world’s leading cryptocurrency to its holdings.
Riot Platforms has added to its growing Bitcoin holdings after the crypto miner and infrastructure provider scooped 5,117 more BTC for $510 million. The Colorado-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining company announced the fresh acquisitions on Dec. 13, noting that the purchase…
Bitcoin infrastructure firm Riot Platforms proposed issuing debt securities to fund BTC buys and finance “general corporate purposes.”
Riot Platforms reported a 23% increase in total Bitcoin mined in October. The Bitcoin (BTC) mining and digital infrastructure firm, whose operation is one of the largest in the industry, announced on Nov. 4 that it mined 505 BTC in…