Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Miner Sued for Unregistered Securities After ICO
Giga Watt, a startup that held an ICO to fund a bitcoin mining facility, is being sued for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering.
Texas Slaps Bitcoin Investment Firm With Cease-and-Desist
Texas has obtained a cease-and-desist order against an investment firm it says is unlawfully pitching bitcoin mining investment plans in the state.
GMO Internet's Crypto Mining Facility Is Up and Running
GMO Internet, a publicly listed IT firm in Japan, has officially launched its cryptocurrency mining operation.
Bitcoin Prices Spark Demand for Washington's Cheap Electricity
The Central Washington region of the U.S. has reported surging demand from bitcoin miners for its cheap hydropower as price gains continue.
Chinese Power Provider Denies Bitcoin Mining Ban
A state-owned electric utility in China is rebuffing rumors that bitcoin mining has been deemed illegal by the government.
Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations
A sheriff's office based in Arkansas is taking a novel approach to its investigations into online crime: mining bitcoin.
Bitcoin Gold Initiates Hard Fork Split to Create New Cryptocurrency
A cryptocurrency project seeking to chart a new course for bitcoin has officially launched, though the project is not yet live.
Former Bitmain Chip Designer Seeks to Revoke Mining Giant's Patent
A former employee is engaged in a tit-for-tat battle with mining giant Bitmain over the alleged misuse of intellectual property.
Council Staffers Fired for Bitcoin Mining in Crimea
Two employees of the Council of Ministers in Crimea have been fired after getting caught mining bitcoins on official computers.
E-Commerce Giant DMM to Launch Bitcoin Mining Venture
The popularity of cryptocurrencies in Japan continues to grow, with e-commerce and digital services firm DMM moving into the bitcoin mining industry.
