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Texas kicks off 89th legislative session with new strategic Bitcoin reserve bill
[Jan 16 3:01 AM] If passed and signed into law, “it would make Texas the first state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve,” says Senator Charles Schwertner.
Sen. Ted Cruz: Fighting regulatory overreach, championing Bitcoin
[Jan 10 1:47 PM] In an interview with Cointelegraph, US Senator Ted Cruz discusses Bitcoin’s role in driving small business growth, its potential as a hedge against inflation, and why Texas is becoming a top crypto hub.
Texas lawmaker proposes bill to establish strategic Bitcoin reserve
[Dec 12, 2024 7:41 PM] The draft legislation suggested that Texas residents could fund the Bitcoin reserve through voluntary donations.
Texas State Rep Files For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
[Dec 12, 2024 5:33 PM] Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts Today, Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione officially filed for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill for the state of Texas during a 𝕏 spaces with Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund, a…
Texas Representative Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act
[Dec 12, 2024 5:31 PM] On Thursday, Dec. 12, Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione introduced a bill to establish a bitcoin reserve as a financial asset within the state treasury, marking a significant step toward incorporating cryptocurrency into public financial…
U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto
[Nov 21, 2024 6:49 PM] 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…
Lack of blockchain literacy feeds lawmaker apprehension — Lee Bratcher
[Nov 8, 2024 5:00 PM] According to the president of the Texas Blockchain Council, the recent election outcome brought much-needed relief for the industry.
'There's No Catch': Bitcoin Mining Startup Promises Free Money to Renewable Energy Companies
[Nov 4, 2024 8:03 PM] Bitcoin mining provides an opportunity for independent power producers to sell their electricity on a worldwide market, according to Sangha Renewables President Spencer Marr.
Protecting Ted Cruz’s Senate seat is a ‘top priority‘ — Crypto PAC
[Oct 25, 2024 8:45 PM] Ted Cruz, representing Texas in the US Senate since 2013, has received millions in support from the crypto industry but is still at risk of losing his seat to Colin Allred.
Mining PAC launches ad for Ted Cruz as early voting begins in Texas
[Oct 21, 2024 9:26 PM] More than 18 million registered voters in the Lone Star State will decide whether to replace Senator Ted Cruz with Representative Colin Allred starting in 2025.
Crypto ATMs Coming to 45 New Locations Across Five US States
[Oct 19, 2024 11:30 AM] Cryptocurrency is becoming more accessible across the U.S. with the expansion of digital currency kiosks to 45 new locations in the Southwest and Midwest. Yesway, a fast-growing convenience store chain, is partnering with Coinflip to bring crypto…
Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay
[Oct 18, 2024 3:30 AM] Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay…
High-Return Crypto Scheme Hit With Cease-and-Desist in Texas
[Oct 11, 2024 11:20 AM] Texas regulators have issued an emergency cease-and-desist order against two individuals accused of promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The alleged scheme, tied to Trage Technologies, promised high returns on digital asset…
Texas Drug Ring Sentenced for Laundering $50K Monthly in Cryptocurrency
Texas Mayor Ward Roddam Reveals How Bitcoin Resurrected Rockdale’s Economy
[Oct 8, 2024 9:30 AM] Ward Roddam, mayor of the City of Rockdale in Texas, explained how the arrival of bitcoin mining revitalized the city’s economy. In a recently published opinion piece, Roddam noted that bitcoin miners took advantage of the energy…
Bitcoin Is Digital Oil Well Fueling Rural Texas Economic Revival, Mayor Says
Crypto startup accuses SEC of ‘massive regulatory land grab’
[Oct 4, 2024 6:06 AM] Lejilex asked a Texas federal court for a preemptive ruling that would clear it from any potential SEC enforcement action before it launches a crypto exchange.
CleanSpark still to restore 165MW in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
[Oct 1, 2024 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.
US Sentences 12 in $3.5 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Involving Violent Home Invasions
[Sep 15, 2024 2:30 AM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The group’s leader received 47 years in prison, while his accomplice was sentenced…
Bitcoin Investor Faces Prison Time for Underreporting Crypto Gains
[Sep 15, 2024 1:30 AM] A bitcoin investor has pleaded guilty to underreporting his cryptocurrency gains, including $3.7 million from BTC sales, resulting in a tax loss to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $550,000. The Department of Justice emphasized that…
5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
[Sep 14, 2024 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…
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
[Sep 9, 2024 7:59 PM] 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…
Texas Senator discloses up to $100K BTC after blockchain endorsement
[Aug 16, 2024 6:58 PM] After visiting a Bitcoin mining facility and receiving the endorsement of a blockchain advocacy group, Senator Ted Cruz reported purchasing up to $100,000 worth of BTC in 2023.
Surge in Bitcoin Scams Hits Lubbock, Police Warn
[Aug 7, 2024 5:30 AM] Lubbock police in Texas have reported a notable increase in bitcoin-related scams, with victims losing significant amounts of money. Over the last few months, 20 to 30 individuals have come forward to report scams involving gift cards and bitcoin…
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Expands Power Capacity at Texas Data Center
[Jul 24, 2024 10:20 AM] Iris Energy Limited has announced an increase in its power capacity at the Childress site in Texas from 600 megawatts (MW) to 750 MW. This expansion follows approval from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and an amended connection…
US Bitcoin miners hodl in expectation of BTC price rises
[Jul 15, 2024 7:30 AM] US mining firms are confounding pre-halving expectations by hodling the BTC they mine.
Marathon Digital Bitcoin Mine Manager Acquitted of Noise Violations In Texas
[Jul 13, 2024 1:30 AM] David Fischer, who serves as a plant manager for a Bitcoin mine owned by Marathon Digital, a public Bitcoin mining company, has been acquitted of having responsibility for several noise complaints brought by citizens living nearby. The operation…
Marathon site manager ducks Texas noise charges amid resident complaints
[Jul 10, 2024 10:08 PM] David Fischer, manager of a Texas site for Marathon Digital, was acquitted on charges alleging the site violated local noise ordinances.
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures 205 MW Power Agreement in Texas
[Jul 9, 2024 12:32 PM] Bitcoin miner Hut 8 Corp. has entered into a definitive power purchase agreement for a site in West Texas. The agreement provides Hut 8 with 205 megawatts of power capacity, marking the first conversion from its 1,100 megawatts development…