Georgia
Georgia's ‘Shadow Ruler’ Is Trying to Claw Back a Bitcoin Fortune Worth $1B
Ten years ago, he declined a credible offer to mine bitcoin, missing out on an opportunity to make billions. Now that his personal fortune is dwindling, Bidzina Ivanishvili is going to extreme lengths to get his hands on the bitcoin he sees as rightfully his.
Crypto Policy Didn't Occupy the Spotlight in Elections in Austria, Georgia
Elections in Georgia were more focused on whether or not the country should align further with the European Union or Russia.
XRP Climbs 14% This Week as Several Institutions Adopt Ripple’s Services
XRP has risen about 14% in the past week, as bitcoin and ether hold steady. Bulls may have reacted to two positive developments for payments firm Ripple, as the company recently won key approvals to operate and offer services in Georgia and Dubai. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark to Buy 2 Georgia Facilities for $9.3M
The new facilities are expected to add just under 1 EH/s to CleanSpark's hashrate.
USDT Issuer Tether Ventures Into Payment Processing With Georgia Investment
The stablecoin issuer announced earlier this week it is investing in a sustainable bitcoin mining facility in Uruguay.
Crypto Miner CleanSpark Extends Bear-Market Strategy, Buying 20K of Bitmain's Newest Rigs
The Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro+ machines will increase CleanSpark's computing power by 37%.
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Builds 50MW Additional Mining Capacity at Georgia Site
The mining firm will increase its computing power by 25% to 34% after the U.S. site goes online.
Coinbase Threatens to Sue Crypto Traders Who Profited From Pricing Glitch
A thousand users in the republic of Georgia made wild profits on a Coinbase pricing glitch. Now the U.S.-based crypto exchange wants the money back.
Amid Market Rout, Crypto Miners Are Still Building
Crypto miners are still developing innovative data centers despite a souring market that has some miners struggling to survive.
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark to Buy Mawson’s Georgia Mining Facility, Rigs for Up to $42.5M
The deal has potential to increase CleanSpark’s hashrate to 5.2 EH/s by the year-end, exceeding the company’s previous guidance.
