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An attempted smash-and-grab involving a group of seven people was arrested in Southwest Houston after the group allegedly tried to steal a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ATM from Smokie’s Smoke Shop in the early hours of Friday morning.  What Happened: According to a report by ABC13, the suspects...

Elon Musk's expansion into Texas has raised concerns among rural residents who initially welcomed him. As his companies, SpaceX and The Boring Company, rapidly develop massive construction sites, locals question their ability to handle environmental risks. What Happened: In Bastrop County, Texas,...

United States Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) has inked extensive multi-year contracts to accommodate 150,000 Bitcoin mining rigs, among notable companies such as Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA), reflecting a recovery of the mining sector, striving to bounce back after a challenging 2022. The...

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) will reportedly hold a ceremony for its new lithium refinery on Monday. What Happened: The groundbreaking ceremony will commence at 3 .p.m. in the presence of leaders including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, KIIITV reported. The $375 million lithium facility is opening...

SpaceX’s Starship launch on Thursday reportedly rained down ash-like dust on the residents of Port Isabel, Texas — situated over five miles from the launch site. What Happened: Following the launch of the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Starship on Thursday, residents of Port Isabel,...

A new bill in Texas is expected to make the state less appealing for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners. Republican Senators Lois Kolkhorst, Donna Campbell, and Robert Nichols propose eliminating tax breaks and requiring miners using over 10 megawatts (MWs) to register as flexible load operators...

Cody Harris, a Republican member of the Texas State House, has introduced a resolution expressing support for the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) economy in the state. In his resolution, Harris urged lawmakers to protect individuals who code or develop on the Bitcoin network, as well as BTC holders and...

Entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban isn’t shy about sharing business advice to help others. Cuban is also known for being outspoken in his opinions on many topics. Here’s what Cuban thinks about Silicon Valley. What Happened: Despite a wealth in the billions, Cuban keeps...

One of the richest people in the world has seen his wealth soar over the years thanks to the increased value in companies in which he is the CEO and a leading investor. Elon Musk could soon have a new income stream with the potential of housing projects for his employees. What Happened:...

The foreign ministry of China reportedly said on Friday that the U.S. was violating the principles of market economy and international trade rules in mulling a ban on Chinese citizens buying property in the U.S. What Happened: “Generalizing the concept of national security and politicizing...

Electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has dominated the sector thanks to efforts on vertical integration and large gigafactories to keep up with soaring demand. The company is expected to take things a step further with its own mining efforts, which could be coming soon. What Happened:...

Texas authorities are looking into alleged securities violation at cryptocurrency exchange FTX (CRYPTO: FTX), its FTX US business and founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a state filing. Authorities are looking into whether the yield-bearing accounts FTX US offers should be regarded...

Texas-based Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners responded to a request from The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) by suspending operations on Monday. What Happened: Almost all Bitcoin miners in the state have powered down in light of the ongoing heatwave that has pushed the Texas power grid...

Elon Musk shifted his base from California to Texas late last year and it now appears that his Boring Company is engaged in a feud with the local authorities in Texas. The Boring Company hasn't secured the requisite permits for setting up a research and development center in Bastrop, a...

A bizarre ruling in the state of California has readers puzzled as one species of animals are now legally considered another species. Here’s the ruling and what Elon Musk had to say about the ruling. What Happened: An act to protect fish set in 1970 is now the basis of naming bees as fish in...