Bitcoin mining companies worldwide faced significant developments this past week, with major equipment purchases, regulatory scrutiny, and strategic pivots dominating the headlines …
Legal Risks
Legal risks and compliance for miners
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Legal Landscape
US Lawmaker Calls for National Security Review of Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianA prominent US congressman has formally requested federal regulators launch a national security investigation into Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain Technologies …
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DOJ Signals End to Prosecutorial Overreach Against Crypto Developers in Mining Sector
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianDOJ Signals End to Prosecutorial Overreach Against Crypto Developers in Mining Sector The U.S. Department of Justice delivered a significant policy clarification …
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Texas Utility Commission Sues Attorney General Over Bitcoin Mining Data Disclosure
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianThe Public Utility Commission of Texas has filed a lawsuit against State Attorney General Ken Paxton, escalating a battle over public access …
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Indian Authorities Crack Down on Fraudulent Crypto Mining Scheme
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has provisionally attached ₹7.02 crore (~$840,000) linked to a large-scale crypto mining scam, marking a significant …
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Texas Proposes Mandatory Registration for Crypto Miners to Address Grid Reliability
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianTexas utility regulators have drafted a rule requiring cryptocurrency mining operators to register with the Public Utility Commission (PUC), marking a significant …
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What is Bitcoin Mining? Bitcoin mining involves solving complex cryptographic puzzles to add new blocks to the blockchain. Miners compete to find …