In another example of crypto using the courts to fight back against unwarranted regulatory interference, blockchain advocates stopped a U.S. statistics agency from issuing an “emergency” request for mining energy metrics.
Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms Sue Dept. of Energy, OMB Over ‘Emergency’ Survey
The Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms, one of the largest crypto miners in the state, sued the U.S. Department of Energy for trying to collect information from many of its members, including Riot.
Bitcoin Mining Has a Superpower
It’s the blockchain’s electricity consumption patterns, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher writes.
Bitcoin Miners Gain Support From Texas With Two Bills Passed, One Halted
Two bills that will seem to embrace mining have been sent to the governor, whereas one that would adversely affect miners was stopped at committee.