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Political donations aplenty: Event recap for North American Blockchain Summit
20.11.2023
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and many U.S. lawmakers were in attendance at NABS 2023
GS Partners Accused of Defrauding Crypto Investors in Metaverse Schemes
17.11.2023
Regulators crack down on GS Partners for allegedly fraudulent metaverse crypto offerings. Image by Aliaksandra, Adobe Stock. California, Texas, and several other U.S. states have cracked down on GS Partners, accusing the company of defrauding cryptocurrency investors through various fraudulent...
California, Texas Among States Accusing GS Partners of Misleading Crypto Investors
16.11.2023
Multiple U.S. states have ordered GS Partners to halt operations, accusing the company of defrauding investors in a number of crypto schemes, including tokenized pieces of a Dubai skyscraper and stakes of metaverse property
Failed '$175M' real estate token raise draws ire of Texas regulators
16.11.2023
"GS Partners promoted the products through a multilevel marketing scheme paying lavish commissions," regulators say
Texas City FBI Warns Locals of Government Impersonation Crypto Scam
13.10.2023
Some residents of the city of El Paso in the US state of Texas have received a legitimate-looking letter from scammers impersonating as Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asking to pay cryptocurrencies.
The FBI has warned locals of a crypto scam that convinces victims to send cryptos and other...
Texas Securities Board Targets Fraud Crypto Project Touting Ties With Russian Government
6.10.2023
The Texas State Securities Board has stopped a decentralized lending pool from sales of securities, after the firm touted its ties with the Russian government.
Travis J. Iles, the securities Commissioner of the Lone Star State, has written an emergency cease and desist notice to immediately stop...
Citizen Journalist Elon Musk Livestreams Mexican Border In Dead Space T-shirt
29.9.2023
South African-Canadian immigrant Elon Musk promised on September 27 that he’d test livestreaming on X (you know it as Twitter) “with some silly stuff,” he said, like a Diablo IV speedrun with no powerful Malignant Heart add-ons. On September 28, he decided to livestream the Texas-Mexico border...
Texas is home to nearly 30% of all Bitcoin hash rate — Foundry
27.9.2023
According to Foundry's data pool, Texas accounts for 28.5% of all Bitcoin hash rate in the United States
Texas State Dominates in Bitcoin Mining, Hosts 28.5% of US’s Hashrate: Report
27.9.2023
The U.S. state of Texas has become a hotbed for cryptocurrency mining, making up 28.50% of the hashrate in the U.S. as of July 2023.
According to data from Foundry, the largest mining pool in North America and the fifth-largest globally, Texas has positioned itself as the “crypto capital” in...
Max Payne + Creepy PS1 Vibes = One Of The Best Shooters Of 2023
26.9.2023
A single good memory can often be enough to convince (or trick) us into ignoring pain, suffering, fear, and sadness. And when that single, solitary good memory is connected to someone you love, it’s almost impossible to rip yourself away from that pocket of happiness and face reality. It’s even...
Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs
18.9.2023
The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency
Celsius and Core Scientific propose $14M settlement for litigation
15.9.2023
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
‘Credible’ Death Threat Causes Unity To Close Two Offices
14.9.2023
A death threat made against two of video game technology vendor Unity’s U.S.-based offices was deemed “credible,” prompting the company to take precautionary measures.Read more
Leading Crypto Companies Band Together to Advocate for Regulatory Clarity in Texas
12.9.2023
In an effort to promote regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency industry, several prominent crypto and blockchain companies have joined forces to establish the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas.
The alliance, comprised of a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital,...
Crypto companies form Texas blockchain group to advocate for clear regulations
12.9.2023
a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, and Paradigm joined to advocate for clear regulations
Crypto Firm Riot Defends Texas Power Strategy After Headlines Claim State ‘Paid’ Miner
10.9.2023
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...
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Throws Weight Behind Bitcoin Mining Industry – Here's What You Need to Know
10.9.2023
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...
‘I’m Bullish on Bitcoin’ — Ted Cruz Champions Bitcoin’s Boon for Texas and Power Grid Boosts
9.9.2023
Ted Cruz, the U.S. Republican senator from Texas, expressed his optimism on Friday, stating he’s “bullish on bitcoin,” after a recent interview with Forbes released on September 8. During the conversation, Cruz highlighted emerging reports indicating that bitcoin mining...
Riot Showcases Demand Response Strategy: Bitcoin Mining’s Role in Strengthening Texas Energy Grid
7.9.2023
Bitcoin mining aided the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, when the bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms reduced its power usage amid a Texas summer heatwave. Riot said in its most recent production and operations update that it received $31.7 million in power and demand response...
Riot Platforms says Texas energy strategy reduced production costs by $31M
6.9.2023
As Texas baked in the sun, Riot Platforms received two types of monetary credit for being attentive to the grid’s power needs