CleanSpark still to restore 165MW in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
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. Go to Source
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US Sentences 12 in $3.5 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Involving Violent Home Invasions
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 to 20 years. “The victims were held at gunpoint in their home,” the DOJ stated, adding that … Read more
Bitcoin Investor Faces Prison Time for Underreporting Crypto Gains
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 taxpayers must accurately report crypto transactions to the IRS. The bitcoin investor now faces up to three years … Read more
5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
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 selling unregistered securities without admitting or denying violations. 5 States Reach Settlement With GSB Group Over Unregistered … Read more
Texas Senator discloses up to $100K BTC after blockchain endorsement
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. Go to Source
Surge in Bitcoin Scams Hits Lubbock, Police Warn
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 transactions. Scammers typically target the elderly, claiming their accounts have been compromised and require verification. Victims … Read more
Riot Platform buys Kentucky-based Block Mining for $93M
Riot says the deal will immediately add one exahash per second to its self-mining hashrate and expands its footprint in the United States. Go to Source
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Expands Power Capacity at Texas Data Center
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 agreement with American Electric Power (AEP). Iris Energy Expands Texas Operations On Wednesday, Iris Energy … Read more
US Bitcoin miners hodl in expectation of BTC price rises
US mining firms are confounding pre-halving expectations by hodling the BTC they mine. Go to Source
Marathon Digital Bitcoin Mine Manager Acquitted of Noise Violations In Texas
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, located in Texas, is one of the least remote mines managed by the company. Marathon Digital Plant … Read more
