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US Prosecutors Charge 21 Alleged ‘Money Mules’ With Using Crypto to Launder Proceeds of Cybercrimes
The arrests are the result of a multi-year investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, the Postal Inspection Service and the Department of Justice.
Sam Bankman-Fried Called to FTX Hearing by Texas Securities Regulator
The Texas State Securities Board has been investigating FTX US since October.
Beto O’Rourke Returned a $1M Campaign Donation From Sam Bankman-Fried: Report
The former Texas Democratic candidate for governor was uncomfortable accepting such a large unsolicited donation, according to the Texas Tribune.
Worse Than Enron? Examining the FTX Collapse
"The Hash" panel discusses the parallels and differences between the implosions of crypto exchange FTX and the fall of the most infamous business fraud in American history – the Texas-based energy trading con Enron (ENE).
US Midterm Elections to Set the Tone for Bitcoin Miners' Future
The midterm elections are key to determining the industry’s future, which is increasingly under attack by environmental advocates.
Bitcoin Mining Major Riot Blockchain Misses Analyst Estimates for Q3 Earnings
Riot said its revenues declined as it powered down its Texas operations amid surging electricity demand.
Lender Generate Capital to Buy Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner Compute North's Stake in 2 Bitcoin Mining Facilities
The lender is paying $5 million in cash and assuming liabilities associated with the two sites, which total 400 MW of operating capacity.
Client Demand for Crypto Led to BNY Mellon's Custody Offering; FTX.US Under Scrutiny Over Securities Allegations
Client demand for crypto was the key factor in launching a crypto custody offering, said BNY Mellon CEO Robin Vince. The Texas State Securities Board is investigating FTX.US over allegations it offers unregistered securities products in the U.S. through its yield-bearing service. It took more than an hour to mine a block of bitcoin (BTC) on Monday.
Crypto Exchange FTX US Under Investigation by Texas Regulator Over Securities Allegations
The state securities regulator's director said he set up a yield-bearing account on FTX US, despite identifying his address as being located within the U.S.
Texas Blockchain Council Exec: ‘Embarrassing’ to See Senators Concerned Over Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Use in Texas
A group of seven Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are looking into the energy usage and carbon emissions of the bitcoin mining industry in Texas as well as the impact on the grid and local consumers. Texas Blockchain Council's Director of Bitcoin Analytics Steve Kinard weighs in.
