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BitBoy Arrested: Crypto Influencer Faces Serious Charges Coinpedia 1 week ago

BitBoy Arrested: Crypto Influencer Faces Serious Charges

Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy, arrested in Florida for allegedly threatening a judge, raising concerns in the crypto community.

4 weeks ago
George Bachiashvili Faces Trial for Alleged Embezzlement of Bitcoin Profits from Bidzina Ivanishvili Coinotag 08 Mar 2025

George Bachiashvili Faces Trial for Alleged Embezzlement of Bitcoin Profits from Bidzina Ivanishvili

George Bachiashvili is on trial for allegedly embezzling Bitcoin profits from former Georgian PM Bidzina Ivanishvili.

Aide to Former Georgian PM Flees Country Amid Bitcoin Embezzlement Case Decrypt 08 Mar 2025

Aide to Former Georgian PM Flees Country Amid Bitcoin Embezzlement Case

George Bachiashvili, an ex-advisor to Georgian PM Bidzina Ivanishvili, allegedly embezzled investment profits, involving Bitcoin, and has fled the country.

1 month ago
Mike Collins starts accepting crypto donations for campaign Crypto.news 05 Mar 2025

Mike Collins starts accepting crypto donations for campaign

Georgia's Representative Mike Collins announces his campaign will now accept cryptocurrency donations, showcasing his advocacy for crypto.

 Rep. Mike Collins now accepting crypto donations for campaign Cointelegraph 05 Mar 2025

Rep. Mike Collins now accepting crypto donations for campaign

Rep. Mike Collins embraces cryptocurrency donations, bolstering his campaign with digital assets as crypto gains traction in the US.

Georgia Senate Proposes Second BTC Reserve Bill! Aureal One Tops The New Crypto Presales With Exponential Gains Coinpedia 25 Feb 2025

Georgia Senate Proposes Second BTC Reserve Bill! Aureal One Tops The New Crypto Presales With Exponential Gains

Georgia's Senate introduces a second Bitcoin reserve bill as Aureal One surges with exponential presale gains.

Differing Paths: Georgia Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill — SB 228, Montana Rejects Coin Edition 24 Feb 2025

Differing Paths: Georgia Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill — SB 228, Montana Rejects

Georgia advances its Bitcoin reserve bill SB 228, while Montana rejects it.

Georgia State Pushes Harder for Bitcoin Stockpile, Senate Proposes Second BTC Reserve Bill Cryptonews 24 Feb 2025

Georgia State Pushes Harder for Bitcoin Stockpile, Senate Proposes Second BTC Reserve Bill

Georgia proposes a second Bitcoin reserve bill, competing with a Democrat-backed bill.

Georgia Proposes Second Bitcoin Reserve Bill to Invest in Bitcoin TheNewsCrypto 24 Feb 2025

Georgia Proposes Second Bitcoin Reserve Bill to Invest in Bitcoin

Georgia proposes a second Bitcoin reserve bill, joining a trend among US states under Trump's presidency, to invest in Bitcoin.

Georgia Proposes Landmark Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB 228, Removing Investment Caps Coinotag 24 Feb 2025

Georgia Proposes Landmark Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB 228, Removing Investment Caps

Georgia proposes SB 228, a landmark bill to establish Bitcoin reserves, removing investment caps.

Georgia State Senator Proposes Bill to Enable Bitcoin Investments for State Treasury Coinotag 14 Feb 2025

Georgia State Senator Proposes Bill to Enable Bitcoin Investments for State Treasury

Georgia state senator proposes a bill to allow Bitcoin investments in the state treasury.

4 Best Altcoins to Invest in as Ripple Partners with 10 Central Banks Newsbtc 13 Feb 2025

4 Best Altcoins to Invest in as Ripple Partners with 10 Central Banks

Ripple's partnerships with 10 central banks may boost XRP's value. Solaxy, BTC Bull, Best Wallet Token, and PlutoChain are promising altcoins with potential gains.

2 months ago
Three Russian Nationals Indicted for Operating Crypto Mixers by Georgia Federal Grand Jury Cryptonews 12 Jan 2025

Three Russian Nationals Indicted for Operating Crypto Mixers by Georgia Federal Grand Jury

Three Russian nationals were charged by a Georgia grand jury for running crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which involves combining cryptocurrencies to obscure their origins.

4 months ago
'I Liked the Coins': Dog-Themed Token Price Doubles After US Congressman Buys In Decrypt 04 Dec 2024

'I Liked the Coins': Dog-Themed Token Price Doubles After US Congressman Buys In

The price of Ski Mask Dog, a meme coin on Base, doubled after US Congressman Mike Collins from Georgia invested in it.

Bitcoin Blockchain Used To Secure Election Results In Georgia County stacker news 16 Nov 2024

Bitcoin Blockchain Used To Secure Election Results In Georgia County

A Georgia county utilized the Bitcoin blockchain to secure its election results, demonstrating the technology's potential in safeguarding data transparency and security.


                        Residents of Mountainous Georgian Region Lose Power Due to Mining
                    Ultramining 15 Nov 2024

Residents of Mountainous Georgian Region Lose Power Due to Mining

Residents of Chuberi and Khaishi, Georgia, lost power due to illegal crypto mining causing a transformer overload. Authorities call for mining equipment shutdown to prevent outages. Georgia previously ranked high in electricity consumption due to mining, highlighting regulation needs.

5 months ago
Bybit Expands Global Presence With VASP Registration by the National Bank of Georgia Bitcoin.com 06 Nov 2024

Bybit Expands Global Presence With VASP Registration by the National Bank of Georgia

Bybit has registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) with the National Bank of Georgia, enhancing its regulatory compliance and global presence.

Bybit Receives VASP License from Georgia’s National Bank Cryptonews 05 Nov 2024

Bybit Receives VASP License from Georgia’s National Bank

Bybit has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Georgia's National Bank, furthering its support for Georgia's digital progress and establishing the country as a significant crypto innovation hub.

Bybit Receives Georgian VASP License, Strengthening Global Regulatory Presence Chainwire 05 Nov 2024

Bybit Receives Georgian VASP License, Strengthening Global Regulatory Presence

Bybit has received a VASP license in Georgia, enhancing its global regulatory presence.

Bybit Receives Georgian VASP License, Strengthening Global Regulatory Presence Crypto Daily 05 Nov 2024

Bybit Receives Georgian VASP License, Strengthening Global Regulatory Presence

Bybit has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Georgia, enhancing its global regulatory footprint.

Crypto Policy Didn't Occupy the Spotlight in Elections in Austria, Georgia Coindesk 28 Oct 2024

Crypto Policy Didn't Occupy the Spotlight in Elections in Austria, Georgia

Crypto policy was not a major focus in recent elections in Austria and Georgia. In Georgia, the discussion centered around the country's alignment with the European Union.

 Georgia opposition debuts civil blockchain project ahead of critical elections Cointelegraph 10 Oct 2024

Georgia opposition debuts civil blockchain project ahead of critical elections

Georgia's opposition uses blockchain to develop civil society and business ahead of elections.

6 months ago

                        CleanSpark’s Hash Rate Drops from 28 EH/s to 10.5 EH/s Due to Hurricane Helene
                    Ultramining 02 Oct 2024

CleanSpark’s Hash Rate Drops from 28 EH/s to 10.5 EH/s Due to Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene caused CleanSpark's hash rate to drop from 28 EH/s to 10.5 EH/s due to the forced shutdown of 365 MW capacities in Georgia. This resulted in a 50% reduction in Bitcoin production. The company plans to recover swiftly, having restored 200 MW within 24 hours, raising the hash rate to 22 EH/s.

Nordom Launches Beta Version of Telegram-Based Game, Nordom Gates, Ahead of Upcoming Exchange Launch Chainwire 01 Oct 2024

Nordom Launches Beta Version of Telegram-Based Game, Nordom Gates, Ahead of Upcoming Exchange Launch

Nordom has launched the beta version of its Telegram-based game, Nordom Gates, ahead of its upcoming exchange launch in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Nordom Gates Introduces High-Stakes Gameplay: The Most Rewarding Telegram Game Experience Bitcoin.com 01 Oct 2024

Nordom Gates Introduces High-Stakes Gameplay: The Most Rewarding Telegram Game Experience

Nordom Gates introduces an innovative high-stakes game on Telegram, offering exceptional rewards and an engaging experience. The game is currently in Beta in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Bitcoin Mining Firm CleanSpark Set to Fully Restore Georgia Facility Post-Hurricane Helene Coinotag 01 Oct 2024

Bitcoin Mining Firm CleanSpark Set to Fully Restore Georgia Facility Post-Hurricane Helene

CleanSpark, a Bitcoin mining company, is set to fully restore its 365MW facility in Georgia after temporarily closing due to Hurricane Helene.

 Crypto is used for payments in Georgia, not to get rich: Tbilisi Crypto City Guide Cointelegraph 12 Sep 2024

Crypto is used for payments in Georgia, not to get rich: Tbilisi Crypto City Guide

Crypto in Tbilisi, Georgia, is primarily used for payments rather than wealth generation, with a small, vibrant community aiming to promote the country.

8 months ago

                        Georgia Man Sentenced to 32 Months for Mining Computer Fraud
                    Ultramining 26 Jul 2024

Georgia Man Sentenced to 32 Months for Mining Computer Fraud

Steven Drawdy from Georgia was sentenced to 32 months in prison for mining computer fraud, scamming over $1.1 million from 42 victims.

Crypto Regulations in Georgia 2024 Coinpedia 26 Jul 2024

Crypto Regulations in Georgia 2024

The article discusses the upcoming cryptocurrency regulations in Georgia set for 2024, highlighting the country's emerging market economy and high Human Development Index.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Computer Fraud Bitcoin.com 26 Jul 2024

Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Computer Fraud

Steven Drawdy from Georgia was sentenced to 32 months for defrauding over 40 customers in a cryptocurrency scheme totaling $1.1 million.

9 months ago
CleanSpark Surpasses 20 EH/s Hashrate, Mines 445 Bitcoin (BTC) in June 2024 Coinotag 04 Jul 2024

CleanSpark Surpasses 20 EH/s Hashrate, Mines 445 Bitcoin (BTC) in June 2024

CleanSpark Inc. mined 445 Bitcoin in June 2024, surpassing a 20 EH/s hashrate target.

Hyundai Has Robots That Deliver Coffee and Park Cars Decrypt 27 Jun 2024

Hyundai Has Robots That Deliver Coffee and Park Cars

Hyundai introduces robots for coffee delivery and car parking, with deployment planned in Georgia, USA.