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Bitcoin Mining and the Politicization of a Once Reputable Federal Agency
The Department of Energy's statistics wing is feigning an "emergency" to attack legitimate U.S. businesses and score political points, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee B...
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Abra CEO Bill Barhydt speaks during SALT 2022
Abra to Open Withdrawals After Settling with Texas Regulators
More than 12,000 investors could be able to withdraw roughly $13 million worth of crypto, according to a new settlement between Abra and state regulators.
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt speaks during SALT 2022

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Bitcoin Mining Has a Superpower
The blockchain's energy needs are flexible, location agnostic and responsive to grid changes, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher writes.
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Why Bitcoin Miners Have Flocked to Texas
Why Bitcoin Miners Have Flocked to Texas
Crypto miners have flocked to the state of Texas since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. "The Hash" panel di...
Why Bitcoin Miners Have Flocked to Texas

Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say
Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say
In an emergency cease-and-desist order, the Texas State Securities Board alleged that Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023. "The Hash" panel discusses the sta...
Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say

Marathon Digital CEO Addresses Newly-Passed Mining Bills in Texas
Marathon Digital CEO Addresses Newly-Passed Mining Bills in Texas
In the past few weeks, two crypto mining bills, SB 1929 and HB 591, are awaiting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. The legislation shows support for miners. Marathon Digital...
Marathon Digital CEO Addresses Newly-Passed Mining Bills in Texas

Marathon Digital CEO Weighs in on Texas Bitcoin Mining Legislation
Marathon Digital CEO Weighs in on Texas Bitcoin Mining Legislation
Texas legislators are throwing their weight behind bitcoin mining with two bills passed in the latest legislative session that are signaling support for the industry, and one...
Marathon Digital CEO Weighs in on Texas Bitcoin Mining Legislation

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Cathedra Bitcoin to Deploy Crypto Miners at 360 Mining's Texas Site
Cathedra will pay $55 per megawatt hour of power plus 10% of gross bitcoin mined at the location.
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Bitcoin Miners Gain Support From Texas With Two Bills Passed, One Halted
Two bills that seem to embrace mining have been sent to the governor, whereas one that would adversely affect miners was stopped at the committee stage.
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Texas Bill That Would Limit Miners' Participation in Cost-Saving Grid Programs Stopped in House Committee
The legislation would have capped the industry's participation in demand response programs.
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