Texas Ready for $10M Bitcoin Purchase After Governor Signs Bill for State Reserve
The Lone Star State appears as if it will be the first in the U.S. to hold bitcoin.
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U.S. Congressman Pitches Crypto ATMs for Federal Government Buildings
Texas Republican Lance Gooden suggested to the agency that runs office space that installing ATMs will help align the government with Trump’s crypto push.
Texas Surges in U.S. States’ Race to Put Public Funds Into Crypto
Texas’ bitcoin strategic reserve bill clears its senate, while New Hampshire marks a committee win and Utah teeters on a deadline this week.
Utah One Vote Away, But Some States Fail to Break Through on Crypto Stakes
Five states’ crypto efforts faltered as Texas advances and Utah nears a final vote, leaving the state-level push for digital asset reserves with mixed results.
MARA Holdings Closes Deal for Texas Wind Farm
The acquisition adds 114 megawatts of wind capacity to MARA’s asset base as it expands into energy infrastructure.
Why High Net-Worth Investors Are Super Bullish on Bitcoin Right Now
The difference in outlook between traders and high net-worth individuals has never been greater, according to David Siemer, CEO of Wave Digital Assets.
U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over ‘Dealer’ Definition That Pushed Into Crypto
A Texas federal court has rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. This adds a significant legal loss to the crypto legacy of SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the same day he announced his January departure.
‘There’s No Catch’: Bitcoin Mining Startup Promises Free Money to Renewable Energy Companies
Bitcoin mining provides an opportunity for independent power producers to sell their electricity on a worldwide market, according to Sangha Renewables President Spencer Marr.
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
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 State Securities Board (TSSB).
Bitcoin Hashrate May Finally Slow as Miners Face Scorching Summer Heatwaves
Hashrate for Bitcoin network typically becomes flat or declines during North American summer time, industry experts say.