The Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act seeks to incorporate bitcoin into the state’s financial reserves while diversifying its investment portfolio. Rep. Merrin Wants Bitcoin in Ohio’s State Treasury Ohio State Representative, Derek Merrin has introduced the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, a legislative bill granting the state treasury the authority to invest in bitcoin (BTC). This bill […]
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $ 200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track the illicit funds, leading to their freeze and eventual …
Ohio Senator Pushes for Cryptocurrency Tax Payments With New Bill
Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani has introduced a bill to legalize cryptocurrency payments for state and local taxes. Emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrency in the present economy, the bill requires Ohio to accept digital currencies like bitcoin and allows state retirement systems to invest in them. Antani highlights Ohio’s historical role in cryptocurrency adoption. Ohio […]
Coinzoom Operations Suspended in Ohio Following Regulatory Examination
The Ohio Department of Commerce has ordered crypto exchange Coinzoom to cease operations in the state effective Aug. 1 following a regulatory examination. Current customers can still withdraw their assets, but the exchange cannot accept new business. The suspension follows a multi-state examination revealing financial discrepancies. Coinzoom is seeking an administrative hearing to address the […]
Bitcoin Mining Firm Bitdeer Partners With Ohio Port Authority for 570 MW Expansion
Bitdeer Technologies Group has signed a lease agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority to secure an additional 570 megawatts (MW) of power capacity. This expansion brings Bitdeer’s total global capacity to 2.5 gigawatts (GW). Bitdeer Expands Power Capacity With New Partnership in Ohio Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed company, has leased land at the Hannibal Industrial […]