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alleged-$300,000,000-crypto-ponzi-scheme-in-texas-targeted-by-sec-as-17-individuals-face-charges
Posted by | March 18, 2024
Alleged $300,000,000 Crypto Ponzi Scheme in Texas Targeted by SEC As 17 Individuals Face Charges

US authorities have charged 17 people for their alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar crypto Ponzi scheme. In a new press release, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it...

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kraken-find-allies:-8-states-stand-firm-in-fight-against-us-sec
Posted by | March 1, 2024
Kraken Find Allies: 8 States Stand Firm In Fight Against US SEC

The legal battle between San Fransisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken an unexpected turn as the crypto platform garners support from...

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Posted by | February 8, 2024
Bitcoin Mining and the Politicization of a Once Reputable Federal Agency

The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) mandatory emergency survey of electricity consumption data represents the latest in a politically motivated campaign against bitcoin mining, cryptocurrency, and U.S.-led innovation. We believe this...

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failed-‘$175m’-real-estate-token-raise-draws-ire-of-texas-regulators
Posted by | November 16, 2023
Failed ‘$175M’ real estate token raise draws ire of Texas regulators

"GS Partners promoted the products through a multilevel marketing scheme paying lavish commissions," regulators say. 642 Total views 13 Total shares The Texas State Securities Board has accused a network...

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failed-‘$175-m’-real-estate-token-raise-draws-ire-of-texas-regulators
Posted by | November 16, 2023
Failed ‘$175 M’ real estate token raise draws ire of Texas regulators

“GS Partners promoted the products through a multilevel marketing scheme paying lavish commissions,” regulators say. 2051 Total views 22 Total shares The Texas State Securities Board has accused a network...

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texas-is-home-to-nearly-30%-of-all-bitcoin-hash-rate-—-foundry
Posted by | September 27, 2023
Texas is home to nearly 30% of all Bitcoin hash rate — Foundry

According to Foundry’s data pool, Texas accounts for 28.5% of all Bitcoin hash rate in the United States. 2310 Total views 32 Total shares The U.S. state of Texas accounts...

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bitcoin-miners-seek-alternative-energy-sources-to-cut-costs
Posted by | September 18, 2023
Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs

During the 2021 bull market, many large mining companies took on massive loans to buy equipment and the proper infrastructure required to mine cryptocurrency. Yet the collapse of crypto exchange...

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celsius-and-core-scientific-propose-$45m-settlement-for-litigation
Posted by | September 15, 2023
Celsius and Core Scientific propose $45M settlement for litigation

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. 3763...

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crypto-companies-form-texas-blockchain-group-to-advocate-for-clear-regulations
Posted by | September 11, 2023
Crypto companies form Texas blockchain group to advocate for clear regulations

a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, and Paradigm joined to advocate for clear regulations. 144 Total views 2 Total shares A group of crypto and blockchain firms...

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sec-under-fire-for-its-custody-rule:-law-decoded,-may-8–15
Posted by | May 15, 2023
SEC under fire for its custody rule: Law Decoded, May 8–15

Last week was harsh for the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), with industry figures and officials publicly criticizing the regulator. May 8 was the deadline for feedback on the SEC’s...

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