Texas, Crypto

Texas Crypto Miners Must Now Register With State
New Texas legislation requires cryptocurrency miners to register with the state, with penalties of up to $25,000 per day for those in violation.
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Crypto-mining and artificial intelligence could raise Texas electricity prices 70% by 2030
Data centers providing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining are making enormous demands on the nation’s electric grid, and home electric bills are
Crypto miners must register with Texas and reveal power usage under new state rule
The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.
Crypto Miners in Texas’ ERCOT Region Required to Report Power Demand
On November 21, Texas’ Public Utilities Commission (PUCT) passed a new rule requiring Bitcoin miners operating on the state’s ERCOT-managed power grid to register with the state and provide essential details about their facilities.
Texas Regulators Mandate Crypto Mining Facilities on ERCOT Grid to Register Amid Energy Concerns
Texas introduces a rule requiring crypto miners on the ERCOT grid to register, aiming to manage energy demands.
Facing Power Crunch, Texas Rolls Out New Rules For Crypto Data Centers
New rules will require Texas bitcoin miners to report details on energy and operations as ERCOT's overseers struggle with bitcoin's impact on the grid.
Texas crypto miners face new regulations
The rule applies specifically to crypto mining facilities that consume more than 75 megawatts of power. Under the rule, they are now required to inform the commission and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) of the facility's location,
Bitcoin value is nearing $100K. Houston experts weigh in on what that means
Bitcoin’s price has been hovering in the $90,000 range this month after a spike led experts to predict it would surpass ...
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Senator Ted Cruz: I aim for Texas to be a hub for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency
Senator Ted Cruz wants Texas to be a hub spot for Bitcoin and crypto, using the state’s resources and focus on freedom. He ...
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Texas Court Invalidates SEC’s Dealer Rule, Siding with Crypto Advocates
The Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas and the Blockchain Association sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over ...
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Crypto-Friendly Legislation Underway: North American Blockchain Summit Event Recap
The North American Blockchain Summit 2024 focused on crypto-friendly legislation and bitcoin mining in the US.
Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule
Texas’ utility regulator on Thursday adopted a rule requiring cryptocurrency mining facilities connected to the state’s main ...
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Core Scientific plans to upgrade Denton, Texas, data center for up to $6.1bn
Core Scientific plans to refurbish its data center in Denton, Texas, turning it from a crypto facility into an AI site. The ...