Texas Governor Orders Audit of Data Centers Seeking Grid Access, Heightening Oversight of AI and Bitcoin Mining Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott instructed Texas regulators to audit all data center projects seeking ERCOT grid access. The August 3, 2026 directive aims to heighten oversight of AI and Bitcoin mining facilities connecting to the state's power network.
Read full story →Tokenized stocks traded over $1B on Solana, Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Base during Labor Day weekend
Tokenized stocks exceeded $1 billion in trading volume across Solana, Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Base during Labor Day weekend. This activity represents a shift toward continuous global financial markets operating outside traditional exchange hours and infrastructure.
Tether Credited by DOJ After $52M Freeze Hits Global Crypto Scam Network
# Summary The US Department of Justice publicly thanked Tether for assisting investigators in disrupting a cryptocurrency marketplace linked to fraud and money laundering, resulting in a $52 million freeze. Tether, which issues the widely used dollar-linked stablecoin, was credited on September 11, 2026, for its role in the operation against the global scam network.
Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request
Revolut disclosed user passports and Bitcoin transaction histories after responding to a fraudulent information request sent from a government agency's email domain. The exposure affected a limited number of users whose data was accessed through the fake governmental request.