
Riot about Bitcoin mining
Mining is not merely about minting new bitcoins but also providing value-added services to the blockchain economy and the energy sector, which major hashing operators rarely discuss.
Mining is not merely about minting new bitcoins but also providing value-added services to the blockchain economy and the energy sector, which major hashing operators rarely discuss.
Branding itself as a friendly hub for "crypto" investors, Texas is now focusing on regulating the digital asset sector through its new alliance, whose founding members have a shady track record.
The annual Unbounded Summit will be happening on September 21 in New York, featuring a line-up of industry experts who will share their insights and vision for the future of scalable blockchains.
Bill 1751 seeks to slash the tax breaks BTC miners enjoy in Texas, while bill 1666 wants exchanges to hold reserves high enough to cover customer obligations.
Bryan Hughes and Mark Dorazio submitted new bills to the Texas lawmaking bodies on March 10, seeking to use gold as the underlying asset for the proposed digital currency.
Riot Blockchain-owned Whinstone US allegedly lied about holding building permits and power contracts in Texas, leading SBI Crypto to lose millions of dollars.
Senate Bill 1751 will eliminate tax breaks and subsidies for miners and curtail their participation in the demand response program with state power firm ERCOT.
Yieldbot promises mouth-watering profits for investors, but U.S. authorities warned that the dApp works in similar fashion as a Ponzi scheme and has the ability to block users' withdrawals.
State Rep. Cody Harris wants Texas lawmakers to pledge to welcome miners and investors in the state and to protect Bitcoin owners including from unreasonable seizure.
Studies show Texas could see its global 'crypto' mining power mount to 20% next year, sending worries about skyrocketing electric costs and its impact on the state's grid and the environment.
The Texas State Securities Board calls for the delay of FTX's winning bid on Voyager's remaining assets as a probe into its alleged illegal offering of unregistered securities continues.
Compass, which recently laid off 15% of its staff and slashed executives’ salaries by 50%, will relocate its mining rigs to Texas, where it has faced energy issues too.