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Texas Court Dismisses Consensys’ Lawsuit Against SEC Over Ethereum Investigation
22.9.2024
In a recent decision, a Texas court dismissed Consensys’ lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which was filed in April 2024 to protect the Ethereum ecosystem from regulatory overreach. The court’s dismissal was based on procedural grounds, without addressing the merits...
Consensys Suit Against U.S. SEC Dismissed by Texas Court
20.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had – for a time – added Consensys to a list of crypto investigation targets, prompting the technology incubator company to sue it for overreach in federal court. Because the regulator then shut down that Ethereum probe earlier this year, a Texas judge...
ConsenSys vs Genlser’s SEC Lawsuit Dismissed in Texas
20.9.2024
Texas court has dismissed ConsenSys’ lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler, marking…
US federal judge tosses Consensys’ suit against SEC
20.9.2024
A Texas federal court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Consensys against the SEC that claimed the agency was investigating Ethereum to classify it as a security
US Sentences 12 in $3.5 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Involving Violent Home Invasions
15.9.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The group’s leader received 47 years in prison, while his accomplice was sentenced to 20 years. “The victims were held...
Bitcoin Investor Faces Prison Time for Underreporting Crypto Gains
15.9.2024
A bitcoin investor has pleaded guilty to underreporting his cryptocurrency gains, including $3.7 million from BTC sales, resulting in a tax loss to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $550,000. The Department of Justice emphasized that taxpayers must accurately report crypto transactions...
5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
14.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease selling unregistered securities without admitting...
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
9.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back, according to a Monday announcement from the Texas...
Fed hits Texas bank with cease and desist over servicing crypto firms
5.9.2024
The US Federal Reserve said it identified “significant deficiencies” in the bank’s dealings with crypto clients and its risk management procedures.
United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’
4.9.2024
United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance...
Cipher Mining Boosts Bitcoin Data Center Portfolio With 300 MW Texas Site Purchase
29.8.2024
This week, Cipher Mining Inc. revealed that it has acquired a sprawling 250-acre property in West Texas, which includes a 300-megawatt (MW) data center. The company also highlighted that this location is ideal for high-performance computing (HPC) services. Cipher Mining Grows to 2.5 GW Portfolio...
Bitcoin miner Rhodium files for bankruptcy in Texas court
26.8.2024
Rhodium’s debts range between $50 million and $100 million, while its total assets are estimated between $100 million and $500 million
Bitcoin miner Rhodium files for bankruptcy in Texas court
26.8.2024
Rhodium’s debts range between $50 million and $100 million, while its total assets are estimated between $100 million and $500 million
Telecom company fined $1M for role in Biden deepfake scam
22.8.2024
The Biden deepfake scam highlights the risks of emerging tech and the need for regulation to safeguard elections and public trust
Texas Senator discloses up to $100K BTC after blockchain endorsement
16.8.2024
After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023
Texas senator discloses up to $100K in BTC after blockchain endorsement
16.8.2024
After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023
Texas Blockchain Council endorses Ted Cruz for US Senate
13.8.2024
The junior senator from Texas has spoken at several crypto conferences about Bitcoin mining and its potential benefits for the Lone Star State’s energy grid
Texas Blockchain Council endorses Ted Cruz for US Senate
13.8.2024
The junior senator from Texas has spoken at several crypto conferences about Bitcoin mining and its potential benefits for the Lone Star State’s energy grid
Surge in Bitcoin Scams Hits Lubbock, Police Warn
7.8.2024
Lubbock police in Texas have reported a notable increase in bitcoin-related scams, with victims losing significant amounts of money. Over the last few months, 20 to 30 individuals have come forward to report scams involving gift cards and bitcoin transactions. Scammers typically target the elderly...
Riot Platform buys Kentucky-based Block Mining for $93M
25.7.2024
Riot says the deal will immediately add one exahashes per second to its self-mining hashrate and expands its footprint in the United States