Marathon Digital Receives Another Lawsuit from SEC over Operations in Montana
American mining company Marathon Digital reported receiving another lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of an investigation into the firm's operations in Montana. Marathon Digital received its first lawsuit back in November 2021, and since ...
Montana Governor Signs Law Protecting Cryptocurrency Miners from Local Government Interference
The governor of the U.S. state of Montana signed a law prohibiting local governments from passing laws that prevent cryptocurrency miners. This week, on May 2, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a law banning the imposition of discriminatory electricity rates and tax rules on ...
Montana Passes Bill Defining Digital Assets as Personal Property to Prohibit Cryptocurrency Taxation
The Montana House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that defines digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and NFTs, as personal property. This means that these assets are subject to the same property rights and protections as other forms of personal property. Moreover, ...
Montana Senate Approves Bill to Protect Bitcoin Miners
The Montana State Senate recently approved a bill to safeguard bitcoin mining companies against a range of anti-industry measures and to restrict local governments from opposing mining operations. The legislation is aimed at defending the rights of BTC miners, with the majority of the Senate voti ...