Texas

Mining

SBI, GMO to Rent Capacity at Massive Bitcoin Mine in Texas: Report

Potentially the world's biggest bitcoin mine, one still under construction, is said to have signed up two top corporate customers in the form of SBI Holdings and GMO.

Business  ·  7 January 2020
Mining

1 Gigawatt Bitcoin Mine Under Construction in Texas Would Dwarf Bitmain’s

The $150 million bitcoin mine could become the world's largest – surpassing Bitmain's, whose own mega mining operation is in the same Texas town.

Business  ·  20 November 2019
Bitcoin Mining

Peter Thiel Backs $200 Million Valuation for Renewable Bitcoin Mining in the US

A vertically integrated startup has raised $30 million to bring bitcoin mining back to the U.S.

Markets  ·  15 October 2019
Fraud

Regulators File Cease and Desist Against Craigslist Scam Promising 900% Crypto Returns

Since launching a sweeping investigation of the crypto industry, the Texas State Securities Board has filed 24  administrative orders.

Markets  ·  8 August 2019
Regulation

Stablecoin Issuers May Need Licenses in Texas, Unlike Most Crypto Startups

A new memo by the Texas Department of Banking notes that stablecoins may fall under the state's definition of "money" and therefore would be subject to money transmission laws.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 January 2019
Regulation

Texas Regulators Enter Emergency Stop Against Crypto Mining Firm

The Texas State Securities Board issued an emergency cease-and-desist against a company it claims committed fraud in offering crypto mining contracts.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 November 2018
Regulation

Texas Securities Watchdog Takes Action Against 3 Alleged Crypto Frauds

The Texas State Securities Board has taken emergency action against three crypto investment schemes it alleges are attempting to hoax local investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2018
Bitcoin

Bitmain Confirms New Crypto Mining Facility in Texas

Bitcoin mining hardware giant Bitmain is officially setting up shop in Rockdale, Texas, and expects to launch mining operations early next year.

Tech  ·  6 August 2018
Regulation

Jennifer Aniston, Prince Charles Falsely Used to Promote Crypto Scam

Texas' securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 May 2018
Regulation

Crypto Investment Schemes Hit With Cease-and-Desists in Texas

A Texas regulator has issued cease-and-desist orders against two cryptocurrency schemes that it alleges are selling unregistered securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2018
Cryptocurrency

Crypto and Cannabis Investment Promoter Hit With Cease-and-Desist

The Texas State Securities Board filed an emergency cease and desist against a cryptocurrency and weed investment platform on alleged fraud charges.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Regulation

Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud

Texas' securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Lending

BitConnect Again? DavorCoin Price Dives After Lending Site Shutdown

The price of Davorcoin has fallen from over $170 to below $0.10 in the past month.

Business  ·  13 February 2018
Regulation

Texas Hits Another Crypto Lending Platform with Cease-and-Desist

Texas' securities agency has issued another emergency cease-and-desist order, this time against crypto lending scheme DavorCoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Regulation

Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist

The Texas State Securities Board has ordered a cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors within its jurisdiction.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018