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Texas town Rockdale’s Mayor credits Bitcoin for economic turnaround
Ward Roddam, the Mayor of Rockdale, Texas, has highlighted Bitcoin’s crucial role in revitalizing the town’s economy. In an Oct. 7 op-ed, Roddam explained that the world is nearing a new economic era driven by what he calls the “digital energy boom,” largely fueled by Bitcoin. дальше »
2024-10-8 22:00
Analyst remains bullish on Cipher after 2.5 GW energy expansion in Texas
Analysts at H.C. Wainwright & Co. believe Cipher’s recent acquisition in Texas will enhance its strategic operations. Cipher recently announced the acquisition of a 300 MW development site in West Texas, increasing its total energy pipeline to over 2.5 GW… дальше »
2024-8-29 18:28
Ted Cruz: Bitcoin is a reservoir of power
In a recent speech for the Texas Blockchain Council, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz referred to Bitcoin as an energy safety blanket for Texas’s grid infrastructure. Cruz described Bitcoin (BTC) as a “reservoir of power,” suggesting that it could serve as… дальше »
2024-8-14 22:32
Bitcoin miner Crusoe to build ‘multibillion-dollar’ AI data center in Texas
Bitcoin miner Crusoe Energy announced a new multibillion-dollar deal with energy tech company Lancium to build a data center for artificial intelligence in Texas. Crusoe Energy, one of the first Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies in the U.S. to use wasted… дальше »
2024-7-18 16:56
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 secures 205MW site in Texas to upgrade its capacity to 1.3GW
Hut 8 said it has entered into a power purchase agreement for a site in West Texas with access to 205 megawatts. Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 is gearing up to expand its infrastructure platform significantly with the latest agreement… дальше »
2024-7-10 15:43
Bitcoin Hashrate May Finally Slow as Miners Face Scorching Summer Heatwaves
Hashrate for Bitcoin network typically becomes flat or declines during North American summer time, industry experts say. дальше »
2024-6-19 19:03
Texas wants to use bitcoin miners for grid stability as power demand soars
The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is considering integrating Bitcoin miners as Controllable Load Resources (CLRs) to enhance grid stability. During a Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee hearing, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas emphasized that classifying more Bitcoin miners as CLRs would improve the reliability of the state’s power grid. дальше »
2024-6-13 13:49
Genesis Digital Assets Leverages Renewables to Increase Bitcoin Mining Capacity at New Texas Facility
The global bitcoin mining company will harness wind and solar energy from West Texas to expand its operations. дальше »
2024-4-3 16:00
EIA voluntarily pauses Bitcoin miner survey following lawsuit over energy scrutiny
A US court has temporarily suspended an Energy Information Administration (EIA) directive requiring Bitcoin miners to participate in a mandatory survey. The decision, made by Judge Alan Albright, prevents the EIA from enforcing the Texas Blockchain Council and its members… дальше »
2024-2-27 14:56
Judge ruling favors Riot in case against energy officials
Riot and the Texas Blockchain Council successfully convinced a U.S. district judge that immediate harm would occur without a temporary restraining order to halt further data collection. дальше »
2024-2-27 22:25
Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms sue US federal agencies over crypto energy scrutiny
Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms have initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), its Energy and Information Administration (EIA), and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The legal challenge, filed in the U.S.… дальше »
2024-2-24 14:00
Texas Bitcoin mining firm sues SEC for overreach on crypto
A Texas crypto firm and industry group sued the SEC, disputing its authority over exchange-traded crypto, aiming to classify them as non-securities. In a legal maneuver against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a Texas-based crypto mining firm called… дальше »
2024-2-22 10:01
Political donations aplenty: Event recap for North American Blockchain Summit
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and many U.S. lawmakers were in attendance at NABS 2023. дальше »
2023-11-20 21:30
Texas, Alabama securities regulators allege fraud against GS Partners in multiple crypto schemes
Securities regulators in Texas and Alabama have accused a group of companies tied to a metaverse real estate project of fraudulently raising millions from investors. The Texas State Securities Board last week issued an emergency cease and desist order against GS Partners, Swiss Valorem Bank, and several related entities controlled by Josip Heit. дальше »
2023-11-17 00:55
Celsius acquires Texas mining site from Core Scientific for $14m
Core Scientific CEO Adam Sullivan expressed his satisfaction at the resolution, stating he was pleased to resolve “all existing litigation” with Celsius Mining. дальше »
2023-9-16 17:53
Texas Blockchain Council director announces run for State House
The director of Bitcoin mining analytics at the TBC said he was opposed to the Fed’s exploration of a central bank digital currency and planned to push for “digital freedom.” дальше »
2023-7-14 00:55
Marathon mined 21% less bitcoin in June partly due to bad weather in Texas
Marathon Digital Holdings has revealed that its performance in June was mixed, partly because of bad weather дальше »
2023-7-9 15:08
Texas legislature passes new bitcoin mining laws
The 88th session of the Texas Legislature has passed a series of bills set to influence the state's bitcoin mining industry. дальше »
2023-6-10 19:33
Bitcoin Miner Riot Sues Peer Rhodium Enterprises for Alleged $26M in Unpaid Fees
Participation in demand response programs in Texas are at the core of a disagreement between the two mining firms. дальше »
2023-5-13 22:44
Texas leaps into digital currency with Bill of Rights amendment proposal
Texas lawmakers have voted in favor of an amendment to the state's Bill of Rights, potentially setting the stage for the inclusion of digital currencies as a recognized medium of exchange. дальше »
2023-5-11 17:52
Mineflation: Cost to mine one Bitcoin in the US rises from $5K to $17K in 2023
New Mexico is the cheapest US state to mine Bitcoin in terms of average electricity cost, while Hawaii is the by far the most expensive. дальше »
2023-4-30 17:31
Bitcoin Miner Mawson to Sell Texas Sites for $8.5M to Singapore Fund Manager
The funds will go toward reducing Mawson's debts and fueling growth. дальше »
2023-4-19 17:22
Bill limiting incentives for crypto miners passes Texas Senate, moves to House
Senate Bill 1751 will next move to the Texas House of Representatives, which is scheduled to meet and discuss legislation on April 13. дальше »
2023-4-13 00:15
Gold-backed state digital currency gains traction in US
As debates on digital currencies persist, several U.S. states are making strides in exploring a gold-backed state digital currency, regulating bitcoin mining, and addressing legal challenges in the cryptocurrency realm. дальше »
2023-4-11 00:32
Riot reports 17K miners offline due to Texas weather
The mining firm reported two of the buildings at its Whinstone facility in Rockdale were damaged in December as Texas experienced days of sub-zero temperatures. дальше »
2023-2-7 00:15
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific reportedly filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Core Scientific is reportedly filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas due to falling revenue and BTC prices.
дальше »2022-12-21 10:25
Texas seeks to incentivize Bitcoin miners to lower consumption during peak hours
Texas state offers an interim, voluntary program to lower power consumption during high-demand periods. дальше »
2022-12-7 15:16
FTX collapse could trigger ‘appetite’ for harsher regulation, says Andrew Yang
“This is categorically a very, very negative thing for human beings and for the regulatory environment,” Yang said.
дальше »2022-11-20 00:19
Texas Regulators Investigate FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried For Potential Securities Violations
The Texas State Securities Board has launched investigations into FTX crypto exchange and its principals, including co-founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, over claims it offered unregistered securities products to customers in the United States. дальше »
2022-10-19 10:02
Is FTX Breaking the Law? The Texas State Securities Board Thinks So
FTX is offering yield products to Texas residents despite apparently not having the states regulators approval. FTX in Hot Water Sam Bankman-Frieds empire is facing scrutiny from a Texas regulator.... дальше »
2022-10-18 20:54
Texas is investigating FTX US, Sam Bankman-Fried over unregistered securities offerings
An October 14 court filing has revealed that Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) is investigating FTX US and Sam Bankman-Fried over the offering of unregistered securities. The post Texas is investigating FTX US, Sam Bankman-Fried over unregistered securities offerings appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-17 19:34
Elizabeth Warren Demands Data on Texas Crypto Mining
Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded details on the energy consumption of crypto mining companies in Texas. Democrats Demand Data Democrats are demanding mining crypto data. A letter from Elizabeth Warren... дальше »
2022-10-13 01:09
Riot Blockchain produced over $7.1M worth of BTC in September
Riot Blockchain, a Bitcoin mining company based in Texas, produced 355 BTC in September this year. The post Riot Blockchain produced over $7.1M worth of BTC in September appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-5 20:26
Bitcoin Mining Firm Compute North Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Compute North Holdings, a firm that offers data center services to cryptocurrency miners and blockchain firms, filed for bankruptcy in Texas. Compute North Applies for Bankruptcy Compute North, a Bitcoin mining hosting firm, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing… дальше »
2022-9-23 14:10
'Anything is possible' — John McAfee's wife responds to faked death claims
"John McAfee's life was shrouded in controversy and it is only fitting that his death is shrouded in controversy as well," said Janice McAfee. дальше »
2022-8-26 19:14
'Anything is possible' — John McAfee's former wife responds to faked death claims
"John McAfee's life was shrouded in controversy and it is only fitting that his death is shrouded in controversy as well," said Janice McAfee. дальше »
2022-8-28 19:14
'There's a lot less land to go around' — why White Rock established off-the-grid mining in Texas
“The U.S. is where the action is in terms of markets, so we plan to be in at least another couple of states as well as Texas with some diversified offering," said CEO Andy Long. дальше »
2022-8-18 00:27
Core Scientific increased Bitcoin production by 10% in July amid Texas power cuts
The mining firm reported it “completely powered-down its Texas data center operations on several occasions” in July to support the state's power grid operator. дальше »
2022-8-6 00:32
Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin mining productivity dropped 28% YOY amid record Texas heat
"The company voluntarily curtailed its energy consumption in order to ensure that more power would be available in Texas,” said Riot CEO Jason Les. дальше »
2022-8-4 20:30
Bitcoin hashrate plummets as Texas-based miners suspend operations
Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate dropped to as low as 159.41 exahashes per second (EH/s) on July 13, its lowest in five months, as Texas-based miners were forced to go offline. The post Bitcoin hashrate plummets as Texas-based miners suspend operations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-14 16:40
Heatwave Forces Texas Bitcoin Miners to Shut Down
Bitcoin miners are cooperating with Texan authorities to help alleviate the states energy grid in anticipation of a heatwave; over 1,000 megawatts worth of power allocated for Bitcoin mining is... дальше »
2022-7-12 21:57
Riot Blockchain dumps New York, moving its miners to Texas
Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain, among the largest in the US bitcoin mining space, is moving its miners from New York to Texas. The move comes as the Bitcoin miner looks to cut costs associated with having its mining rigs hosted at a third party site, Riot said in an update. дальше »
2022-7-8 18:33
Decadence and Denial: Reflections on Consensus 2022
Last week, CoinDesk hosted its flagship Consensus conference in Austin, Texas, the self-styled live music capital of the world, which drew thousands from around the globe to bake under the... дальше »
2022-6-16 14:01
City of Fort Worth votes in favor of Bitcoin mining program
"We are going to become the first city in the world to mine Bitcoin here on site at city hall," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. дальше »
2022-4-27 20:15
Green Mining Company HIVE Secures Deal To Buy A Number Of Intel’s New ASICs
The ESG-focused mining company HIVE is the latest organization to sign a deal with Intel. It joins Block, Argo Blockchain, and GRIID, as the first clients and testers of the giant’s new ASICs. Intel’s Bonanza Mine project is quickly becoming one of bitcoin’s stories of the year. дальше »
2022-3-8 11:42
Ted Cruz buys the Bitcoin dip
Texas Senator who talks a big game actually has something to show for it.
дальше »2022-2-5 03:59
Only In Crypto: Ted Cruz Cosigns Argument That Bitcoin Miners Are Fixing Texas Electric Grid
A lot has happened in the Bitcoin space, from mining crackdowns to new all-time highs to market crashes. Out of all of these have come some very interesting takes on how Bitcoin and crypto, in general, are affecting the day-to-day lives of individuals. дальше »
2021-12-7 23:30
Texan Bitcoin mining power demands could jump 5 times by 2023
While the state is eager to become the global hub for Bitcoin mining operations, residents are concerned that the power grid will not be able to handle the load. дальше »
2021-11-23 07:01
Argo Blockchain files for $57.5 million offering of secured notes to fund Texas mining facility
The company said it intends to use the proceeds for construction costs and rigs at its Texas crypto mining facility, expected to be operational in 2022. дальше »
2021-11-10 19:15
Argo Blockchain's Texas mining facility could cost up to $2B
CEO Peter Wall has cited Texas’ cheap renewable energy as well as its openness to innovation in new technologies as part of the reason for the construction of the data center. дальше »