Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill for ‘strategic Bitcoin reserve’
The proposed legislation would allow the State of Pennsylvania’s Treasurer to invest up to 10% of its funds in Bitcoin, suggesting a multibillion-dollar investment. Go to Source
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Here are the key Senate races for crypto in the US election
The crypto industry is watching Senate races in Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts — all seen as key to getting pro-crypto lawmakers into office. Go to Source
Bitfarms inks another 10,000 Bitcoin miner hosting agreement with Stronghold
The Bitcoin data center firm is deploying an additional 10,000 miners to Stronghold’s Scrubgrass site. Go to Source
Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation Changes
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that protects the rights of residents to self-custody bitcoin and use it as a payment method, while establishing tax guidelines for bitcoin transactions. The Bitcoin Rights bill, which passed 176-26, now moves to the state Senate, amid growing interest in digital assets as states … Read more
Pennsylvania House of Representatives passes pro-crypto bill
Co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund Dennis Porter dubbed the legislation the “Bitcoin rights” bill. Go to Source
Pennsylvania, Wisconsin drive surge in crypto interest among swing states
According to a16z’s “State of Crypto” report, crypto interest has surged in three of the top five swing states since 2020. Go to Source
Bitfarms Takes Control of Its First US Mega-Site to Expand Bitcoin Mining Capacity
Bitfarms Ltd., a bitcoin mining company, announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of its new data center in Sharon, Pennsylvania. “This site represents Bitfarms’ first mega-site in the U.S. with access to up to 120 MW,” the company said. Located in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) grid, the site offers low-cost, flexible power ideal … Read more
Bitcoin Scam Targets US County Residents With Fake Warrants
A scam email targeting residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is falsely soliciting Bitcoin payments to resolve supposed arrest warrants. The fraudulent emails claim to be from authorities like the “FDIC government office warrant division” and include misleading subject lines such as “Montgomery County Sheriff office false claims division.” These emails contain fake documents, including a … Read more
Bitfarms expands into Pennsylvania amid Riot’s growing stake
Bitfarms announces U.S. expansion in Pennsylvania, while Riot Platforms increases its ownership stake in the company to 14%. Go to Source
Pennsylvania crypto mining permit halt cut from bill after union pressure
The bill’s sponsor Greg Vitali included a clause that instead subjects miners to ongoing reporting requirements to get the bill past a House Committee. Go to Source
