Crypto Policy Didn't Occupy the Spotlight in Elections in Austria, Georgia
[Oct 28 11:18 AM] Elections in Georgia were more focused on whether or not the country should align further with the European Union.
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Georgia opposition debuts civil blockchain project ahead of critical elections
[Oct 10 5:00 PM] Georgia’s political opposition wants to use blockchain technology to develop civil society and the country’s business landscape.
CleanSpark still to restore 165MW in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
[Oct 1 3:05 AM] The massive category 4 hurricane has killed at least 137 people, and many more are still missing — while millions of homes and businesses remain without power.
5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
[Sep 14 8:30 AM] 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…
Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case
[Aug 26 2:30 AM] A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in…
Police Warn of Bitcoin Scammers Posing as Bank Representatives
[Aug 14 9:30 AM] The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in the U.S. state of Georgia has issued a warning about a cryptocurrency scam. Scammers are posing as representatives of financial institutions, informing individuals that their accounts have been compromised…
Cleanspark Acquires 5 Bitcoin Mining Facilities in Georgia for $25.8 Million
[Jun 18 9:10 AM] Cleanspark Inc. has announced the acquisition of five new bitcoin mining facilities in Georgia for $25.8 million. The deal is expected to close immediately, increasing the company’s operating hashrate to over 20 EH/s by the end of the month…
Attorney Disbarred After Misappropriating $4 Million in Bitcoin Funds
[Jun 13 7:27 PM] The Supreme Court of Georgia, the highest judicial authority of the U.S. state of Georgia, has disbarred attorney Diana McDonald on June 11 for misappropriating $4 million from a bitcoin escrow transaction. In 2019, McDonald acted as a fiduciary…
Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy
[Jun 10 5:11 AM] Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy.
Tether scales crypto payments in Eastern Europe with new investment
[May 8 8:09 AM] The new investment aims to strengthen CityPay.io’s expansion into Eastern Europe, specifically into Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
States’ backlash against Binance.US continues with 6th license pulled
[May 1 3:30 PM] Oregon joins five other states that have delicensed Binance.US after former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to felony charges.
Turkey tops the world in stablecoin buying share vs. GDP
[Apr 25 7:00 AM] Stablecoin purchases in Turkey amount to 4.3% of GDP, the highest among global economies, according to Chainalysis.
Cleanspark Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations to Mississippi With $19.8 Million Acquisition
[Feb 6 11:30 AM] The publicly traded bitcoin mining entity Cleanspark has unveiled plans to broaden its operational footprint into Mississippi through the purchase of three fully operational bitcoin mining sites in the area. Alongside these Mississippi locations…
Ripple to power Georgia’s central bank digital currency, the digital Lari
[Nov 3, 2023 2:32 AM] The National Bank of Georgia will use the CBDC platform to assess Digital Lari's benefits for the government, businesses, and retail users.
CleanSpark’s Bitcoin mining capacity hits 8 EH/s as new facility goes live
[Jul 13, 2023 3:19 PM] The Bitcoin mining company kicked off the second phase of its mining campus in Georgia, gearing up for the next Bitcoin halving.
Tether Signs Agreement With Country Of Georgia To Develop Bitcoin And Peer-To-Peer Infrastructure
[Jun 28, 2023 10:12 AM] Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Georgia, aiming to position the country as a central hub for peer-to-peer (P2P) technology. The collaboration seeks to foster a thriving startup ecosystem and attract…
Tether signs MoU with Georgia to develop Bitcoin P2P infrastructure
[Jun 28, 2023 6:48 AM] The collaboration intends to bring changes to public administration and the business sector.
Cleanspark Expands Bitcoin Operations With Acquisition of Georgia Facilities in All-Cash Deal
[Jun 21, 2023 5:30 PM] Cleanspark, a publicly listed bitcoin miner, has announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two turnkey bitcoin facilities in Dalton, Georgia. The deal will be an all-cash payment of $9.3 million and is expected to increase…
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark to Buy 2 Georgia Facilities for $9.3M
[Jun 21, 2023 7:00 AM] The new facilities are expected to add just under 1 EH/s to Nasdaq-listed CleanSpark's hashrate.
Tether Expands Investments in Green Bitcoin Mining, Invests in El Salvador’s Volcano Energy
Georgian central bank to launch AML probe into crypto firms
[Jun 1, 2023 7:51 AM] The National Bank of Georgia will launch mandatory supervision of virtual asset service providers starting from Sept. 1, 2023.
USDT Issuer Tether Ventures Into Payment Processing With Georgia Investment
[May 31, 2023 9:00 AM] The stablecoin issuer announced earlier this week it is investing in a sustainable bitcoin mining facility in Uruguay.
Georgian vendors get crypto payments option with new partnership
[Apr 19, 2023 3:06 AM] Georgian merchants accept crypto payments through a partnership between Gate Pay and CityPay.io, connecting users to the benefits of crypto services.
Cleanspark Purchases 45,000 Bitcoin Mining Devices, Adding 6.3 EH/s to Current Fleet
[Apr 11, 2023 2:00 PM] On Tuesday, the bitcoin mining company Cleanspark announced that it had purchased 45,000 Antminer S19 XP bitcoin mining devices for a total price of $144.9 million. Cleanspark stated that the new fleet would add 6.3 exahash per second (EH/s) of…
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Fednow Project, Pushes for Return to Gold Standard
Binance Opens Regional Blockchain Hub in Georgia
[Mar 30, 2023 1:00 AM] Crypto exchange Binance has announced the opening of a blockchain hub in Georgia which will promote cryptocurrency adoption in the region. The move comes on the backdrop of a number of partnerships, initiatives, and events the company is involved…
Crypto exchange Binance launches new regional hub in Georgia
[Mar 27, 2023 3:16 AM] Currently employing 25 people in Georgia, Binance aims to create “dozens more jobs” with the launch of its regional hub by the end of 2023.
Cleanspark Boosts Bitcoin Mining Capacity With Acquisition of 20,000 Bitmain Rigs
[Feb 17, 2023 6:30 AM] Bitcoin mining operation Cleanspark has acquired 20,000 brand-new Bitmain mining rigs for $43.6 million, the company reported. Once installed, Cleanspark expects to increase its capacity by 37% by adding roughly 2.44 exahash per second (EH/s) to…
Daily Raids on Crypto Farms as Abkhazia Intensifies Mining Crackdown
[Feb 12, 2023 1:00 AM] Authorities in Abkhazia are stepping up efforts to clamp down on cryptocurrency mining amid electricity shortages in the winter months. The government of the breakaway Georgian region announced it’s also taking measures to prevent imports of mining…
Binance to Support Georgia’s Crypto Industry Through Blockchain Education
[Feb 4, 2023 11:00 PM] Digital asset exchange Binance has agreed to help Georgia to develop its cryptocurrency sector by launching educational and other blockchain initiatives. The leading coin trading platform has been expanding its presence in the region with similar…