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Texas Objects to Celsius Plan to Fund Operations With Stablecoin Sales
29.9.2022
Texas state agencies are raising an objection to a plan by bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network to sell off its stablecoin holdings to pay for ongoing operations, according to a new court filing
Bitcoin Mining Industry Reveals Mergers, Hashrate Increases, and New Facilities Amid Market Downturn
29.9.2022
While bitcoin is down more than 72% from the crypto asset’s all-time high, bitcoin mining operations are expanding at a rapid pace during the downturn. On Tuesday, the bitcoin miner Cleanspark said its hashrate has surpassed 4 exahash per second (EH/s), and the Texas mining company Rhodium...
Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University of Texas-Austin
26.9.2022
The No. 35 school has a lively interdisciplinary blockchain initiative with a goal of promoting the state's blockchain industry. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital’s Shares Downgraded After Compute North Files for Bankruptcy Protection
23.9.2022
Bitcoin mining firm Compute North filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas on Thursday as the crypto winter continues to put pressure on crypto mining operations. The bankruptcy petition filed on September 22, indicates the company looks to stabilize operations in order to repay...
BTC mining firm Compute North files for bankruptcy
23.9.2022
Compute North’s hosting partners Compass Mining have stated that the firm will continue to operate business as usual at this stage
Riot Blockchain Sues Northern Data Over Disclosures Related to Texas Bitcoin Mine Acquisition
21.9.2022
This is the second lawsuit related to the Texas mega mine that Riot acquired last year
The End of the Texas Bitcoin Mining Gold Rush
29.8.2022
The new era for mining in the state might look more like a slog than a boom – but it could also be better for the electric grid
Gas-to-Bitcoin Firm Crusoe Energy Sues Rival Alkane Midstream Over Patent Infringement
27.8.2022
The Denver-based gas-to-bitcoin infrastructure company Crusoe Energy is suing the rival firm Alkane Midstream LLC over alleged patent infringement and poaching customers in Colorado. Crusoe’s lawsuit claims since November 2019, “Alkane was actively monitoring Crusoe and...
'Anything is possible' — John McAfee's wife responds to faked death claims
26.8.2022
"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
Texas Bitcoin Mine Whinstone Countersues Japan's GMO Internet, Seeks $15M Damages in Four-Year Dispute
25.8.2022
The companies' dispute dates back to 2018, but the lawsuit appears to have been triggered by more recent increases in electricity prices
John McAfee Is Alive, Hiding Out in Texas, Ex-Girlfriend Claims in Netflix Documentary
24.8.2022
John McAfee’s ex-girlfriend has made a claim that the former anti-virus tycoon is alive and well, living in Texas. That’s according to her statement made in the new Netflix documentary called “Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee.” Director Charlie...
Crypto mining can benefit Texas energy industry: Comptroller's office
24.8.2022
Given the unique positioning of the crypto mining market, Texas officials believe miners can participate in demand response programs — which involve turning off miners’ power during peak demand
United Texas CEO wants to 'limit the issuance of US dollar-backed stablecoins to banks'
19.8.2022
Scott Beck, the CEO of United Texas Bank, claimed that stablecoin issuers like Circle were “effectively sucking deposits out of the banking industry.”
'There's a lot less land to go around' — why White Rock established off-the-grid mining in Texas
17.8.2022
“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
Bitcoin Miner Marathon to Start Energizing Texas Rigs at Compute North Facility
8.8.2022
The dramatic decline in bitcoin prices led to a $127.6 million impairment on the company's BTC holdings
Core Scientific increased Bitcoin production by 10% in July amid Texas power cuts
5.8.2022
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
Crypto bear market will provide ‘excellent’ M&A opportunities: White Rock CEO
5.8.2022
“The sector has been here before and well capitalized and efficient miners will do just fine,” said White Rock CEO Andy Long
Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin mining productivity dropped 28% YOY amid record Texas heat
3.8.2022
"The company voluntarily curtailed its energy consumption in order to ensure that more power would be available in Texas,” said Riot CEO Jason Les
Texas a Bitcoin ‘hot spot’ even as heat waves affect crypto miners
26.7.2022
Extreme heat won’t stop miners from setting up operations in Texas, but more sustainable practices may be required
Texas GOP Aims to Enshrine Crypto in State’s Constitution
22.7.2022
The Lone Star State is already an important crypto mining hub, and Republican officials would like to build on that momentum