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US Court Freezes Assets Linked to Alleged $9M ICO Scam
A federal court has frozen assets raised from investors in the Meta 1 Coin token sale.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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