Bitcoin miners who set up their own power plants face crippling $5.6M fine

Bitcoin miners Link Global allegedly broke regulatory guidelines when its plants had adverse effects on the surrounding environment.

Iran lifts Bitcoin mining ban in face of power shortages, US sanctions

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi says licensed Bitcoin miners can resume operations, as US sanctions continue to restrict the country’s economy.

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Long before crypto, the CFTC was created to police bucket shops. Now, it’s going after exchanges over dodgy Bitcoin futures.

Ripple (XRP), the crypto created by Ripple Labs, isn’t just destined for use by financial institutions anymore — but for Saudi jihadists too.