Texas
Could Texas Be a World Leader in Crypto?
Texas Bitcoin Foundation launched last week to lead original research and educate the public about bitcoin’s social and economic impacts. Executive Director Natalie Smolenski shares insights into the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and what it’s found about bitcoin so far. Plus, the state of crypto in Texas.
Iris Energy Secures 600MW Connection for Texas Bitcoin Mine
The Texas facility will boost the miners' total hashrate to 15.2 EH/s in 2023.
Power Management Firm Lancium Signs $2.4B Data Center Development Deal
The construction of the data center, which will focus on bitcoin mining and other energy-intensive applications, will start in the first quarter of 2022.
Former Oilfield Drillers See Energy Sector and Bitcoin Mining Joining Forces
If the founders of bitcoin miner JAI Energy are right, the two industries are an ideal match.
Genesis Digital Expands in US With 300MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Texas
Genesis is building a new bitcoin mining facility to expand its North American operations using power partially from renewable energy sources.
Bitqyck Founders Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion
Bruce Bise, 60, and Samuel Mendez, 65, face up to five years in federal prison after evading a combined $1.6 million in taxes.
Bitcoin Mining Is Reshaping the Energy Sector and No One Is Talking About It
In other news: Ted Cruz understands bitcoin mining’s potential role in a greener energy system.
Core Scientific to Build 300MW Blockchain Data Center in Texas
The new data center will increase Core’s total power capacity to more than 800MW.
Texas Securities Regulator Adds Celsius to Its Crypto Lending Crosshairs
Texas has already issued a similar warning to BlockFi.
Riot Blockchain Forecasts 7.7 EH/s by Q4 2022 as Texas Facility Starts Production
Riot acquired the 190,000 square-foot site in April.
