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An Open Letter To Texas State Senator Lois Kolkhorst
[Apr 10, 2023 5:53 PM] "We encourage you to engage further with bitcoin miners to better understand the matter generally and the consequences of your legislation."This letter was originally published on bitcoiner.ghost.io.Dear Senator Kolkhorst,As native Texans, we are…
Texas’ gold-backed digital currency project: Law Decoded, April 3–10
[Apr 10, 2023 1:00 PM] While Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis attack the idea of American CBDC, Texan lawmakers propose to create a statewide one.
Bitcoin Proponents Accuse the New York Times of Publishing One-Sided ‘Hit Piece’ on Bitcoin Mining
'Don't Mess with Texas Innovation' — Advocates criticize bill removing crypto mining incentives
[Apr 10, 2023 10:00 AM] Lawmakers in a Texas Senate committee moved forward on Senate Bill 1751 on April 4, paving the way for a floor vote for the legislation some have labeled as against crypto miners.
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill Proposing to Establish a Gold-Backed Digital Currency
[Apr 8, 2023 1:30 PM] Two Republican lawmakers from Texas, senator Bryan Hughes and representative Mark Dorazio, have introduced legislation to create a gold-backed digital currency that could be enacted by the state legislature. The policymakers believe that this…
Texas Senate committee moves forward on bill removing incentives for crypto miners
[Apr 4, 2023 1:30 PM] Under the proposed legislation, certain crypto mining firms participating in a program to reduce the load on Texas' energy grid would not receive an abatement on state taxes.
Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote
[Apr 4, 2023 1:27 PM] Texas is a major hub for bitcoin miners, many of whom have taken advantage of demand response programs, which the bill looks to curb.
Texas Is Bitcoin Country, With Or Without The U.S.
[Apr 2, 2023 7:00 AM] A historically-independent state, Texas’ ongoing embrace of Bitcoin makes it an innovative leader, with or without the rest of the U.S. This is an opinion editorial by James Collins, a financial professional with experience in various asset…
Texas Senate Committee Hears Testimony On Bill That Would Ban Certain Energy Arrangements With Bitcoin Miners
[Mar 29, 2023 12:51 PM] Pierre Rochard, VP of research at Riot Platforms testified yesterday that Bitcoin is a net positive for the state.The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce heard testimony in regards to a Texas bill that would prohibit flexible load agreements…
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Introduces Anti-CBDC Bill
[Mar 22, 2023 2:35 PM] Ted Cruz has joined a myriad of politicians in demonstrating their contempt for CBDCs in America — but what about pro-Bitcoin legislation? Texas Governor Ted Cruz has joined a growing group of politicians who have come out in support of anti-CBDC…
Texas lawmaker introduces resolution to protect Bitcoin miners and HODLers
[Mar 21, 2023 1:35 PM] The Lone Star State is already home to many crypto and blockchain firms as well as miners taking advantage of the regulatory-friendly environment.
Texas House Introduces Bill To Boost Local Bitcoin Economy And Protect Rights Of Individual BTC Ownership
[Mar 21, 2023 11:08 AM] A new bill introduced in the Texas House could set the state up to be the nucleus of Bitcoin development in the United States.A bill that would fully protect and “welcome the Bitcoin economy.” has been introduced to the Texas State House of…
Core Scientific Bankruptcy Judge Approves Transfer of Over $20M of Equipment to Its Exclusive Energy Negotiator
[Mar 20, 2023 3:00 PM] Core Scientific had stopped paying Priority Power Management in May 2022.
Compass Mining Alerts Bitcoin Miners of Changes in Bitmain’s ASIC Design
[Mar 8, 2023 12:30 AM] Compass Mining, a bitcoin mining firm, published a blog post stating that Bitmain, the company behind the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining rig, has made changes to its design. The post advised miners to be aware of the changes…
Texas objects to Voyager-Binance.US deal, court filing shows
[Feb 26, 2023 1:11 PM] Texas claims that Binance.US's terms of service and restructuring plan contain inadequate disclosures, and discriminate against Texas creditors.
El Salvador Considers Opening Second Bitcoin Embassy in Texas to Boost Economic Exchange
El Salvador to open a ‘Bitcoin Embassy’ in the United States
[Feb 15, 2023 6:15 AM] After debuting a Bitcoin Embassy in Switzerland’s city of Lugano, El Salvador continues expanding its BTC strategy with a new partnership with Texas.
El Salvador To Open A Bitcoin Embassy In Texas
[Feb 14, 2023 4:05 PM] A new link between the Central American nation and Texas has been borne out of Bitcoin.After opening its first Bitcoin Embassy in Lugano, Switzerland, El Salvador is opening a second one in Texas.According to a tweet from El Salvador’s Ambassador…
Iris Energy Boosts Self-Mining Capacity With 4.4 EH/s of New Bitmain Bitcoin Mining Rigs
[Feb 13, 2023 5:30 PM] Bitcoin miner, Iris Energy, announced plans to increase the company’s self-mining capacity, from 2 exahash per second (EH/s) to approximately 5.5 EH/s, after it receives 4.4 EH/s of new Antminer S19j Pro miners from Bitmain. Iris Energy…
Bitcoin Miner BitNile Relocates 6,572 Bitcoin Miners To Michigan
[Feb 10, 2023 2:51 PM] BitNile is relocating more than 6,500 Bitcoin miners as a result of Compute North’s bankruptcy.Ault Alliance, a diversified holding company, announced that its subsidiary, BitNile, is moving 6,572 Bitcoin miners from a hosting facility in Texas to…
Riot reports 17K miners offline due to Texas weather
[Feb 6, 2023 3:15 PM] The mining firm reported two of the buildings at its Whinstone facility in Rockdale were damaged in December as Texas experienced days of sub-zero temperatures.
Senator Ted Cruz Is Bringing Bitcoin To The Capitol With Vending Machines
[Jan 27, 2023 10:59 AM] The Texas Senator has introduced a resolution requesting Capitol vendors to accept bitcoin.Sen. Ted Cruz (TX-R) has proposed a resolution that would request vendors within the Capitol area to work with payments providers that accept bitcoin.The…
Argo Blockchain mines 25% less Bitcoin due to winter storm at Helios
[Jan 11, 2023 5:08 AM] Argo Blockchain mined less Bitcoin than expected in December due to the firm curtailing mining operations at Helios amid extreme weather conditions.
1.5M houses could be powered by the energy Texas miners returned
[Jan 6, 2023 3:32 AM] Bitcoin miners appeared to be the model consumers for the ancillary services in the state.
2 Bitcoin Mining Pools Command More Than 53% of BTC’s Total Hashrate
[Dec 29, 2022 12:30 PM] Bitcoin’s hashrate has jumped from the low 170 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded this week, to above the 300 exahash range after a number of bitcoin mining operations from Texas temporarily went offline on Dec. 25, 2022. Furthermore…
Bitcoin Hashrate Slides as Texas Miners Curtail Hashpower to Bolster the Grid
[Dec 25, 2022 3:30 PM] Bitcoin’s total hashrate tapped a low of 170 exahash per second (EH/s) on Dec. 25, as reports noted that bitcoin miners in Texas curtailed their hashpower during a massive winter freeze. Statistics show that close to 100 exahash dropped off the…
Core Scientific Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Firm Plans to Continue Mining Bitcoin to Pay Down Debt
[Dec 21, 2022 9:30 AM] On Dec. 21, 2022, one of the largest bitcoin mining operations in the industry, Core Scientific, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas. According to the filing, Core Scientific has roughly 1,000 to 5,000…
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific reportedly files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
[Dec 21, 2022 1:25 AM] Core Scientific reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas owing to falling revenue and BTC prices.
Florida best-prepared US state for widespread crypto adoption: Research
[Dec 10, 2022 4:38 AM] While US the most dominant player in crypto, a state-wise analysis reveals that not all 50 states are equally prepared for the inevitable mainstream crypto adoption.