Tagged: texas

September 27, 2026 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT) has been designated the winning bidder for two West Texas campuses formerly used by Poolin, according to filings in Poolin’s Chapter 11 cases. The proposal is valued at $140 million in cash and other consideration for the Pyote and Tarbush sites…. Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Texas is one of the states growing rapidly, experiencing population migration as firms seek business-friendly jurisdictions. Texas is one of a handful of states without a state income tax. A recent ranking of states by overall tax burden ranked Texas 1st in the US for… Read More

August 10, 2026 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Texas is intensifying its examination of large-scale power users as Governor Greg Abbott has instructed state regulators to thoroughly review every data center project seeking to connect to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The August 3, 2026 directive requires the Public Utility… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 12:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two brothers from Texas have admitted their roles in a brazen armed robbery that left a Minnesota family held captive at gunpoint for hours while more than $8 million in cryptocurrency was stolen from them. On June 18, 2026, Isiah Angelo Garcia, 25, and Raymond… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Apollo Global Management is planning to open a second headquarters in either Florida or Texas, adding its name to the growing list of firms seeking a more business-friendly jurisdiction to operate. Apollo is expected to keep its NYC HQ, at least for the time being…. Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Kin, a direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider, has rolled out auto insurance options in Florida and Texas. This expansion allows customers to bundle their home and auto policies seamlessly, addressing the growing need for comprehensive insurance coverage in regions prone to natural disasters and other… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 4:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Togetherwork has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Atlanta to the heart of Texas’ capital city. The move, which positions the company on the South Congress Avenue, is projected to create around 250 new employment opportunities over the coming 18 to… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

While there are a lot of things that California is great at, think beautiful weather, beaches, and mountains, when it comes to serving the residents, it seems the Golden State is further down the list. The annual UHAUL report on one-way customers using their service indicates… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 11:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Following California’s proposal of a new tax targeting affluent citizens, social media is abuzz with condemnations and reports of wealthy investors fleeing or plotting their exit from the state, where they helped drive phenomenal economic growth and prosperity. New York City is also expected to… Read More

November 17, 2025 @ 4:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Blockchain.com has a new co-CEO. Lane Kasselman will now serve as the chief executive officer, sharing responsibilities with Peter Smith, who will remain in the London Global Headquarters acting as CEO and Executive Chairman. At the same time, the company will open a new HQ… Read More

November 12, 2025 @ 10:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Texas is in the running for Wall Street 2.0, and Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) decision to move from Delaware to Texas is emblematic of the migration from less business-friendly jurisdictions to places like Texas and Florida. Today, Coinbase made it official, stating they see “greener pastures” in the… Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 2:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TXSE Group, based in Dallas, Texas, has announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has formally approved the Texas Stock Exchange’s (TXSE) Form 1 registration to operate as a national securities exchange.  TXSE claims to be the most well-capitalized equities exchange to ever be approved… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), the global technology company building what it thinks is the best way to move and manage the world’s money, announced an expansion of its North American office hub in Austin. The company will aim to increase its current office space “by 200% to… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 4:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 16, 2025, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced its decision to dual-list its shares on NYSE Texas, effective June 17, 2025. This strategic move underscores ICE’s commitment to capitalizing on Texas’ pro-business environment while… Read More

May 21, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Texas House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), known as the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, during its second reading on May 21, 2025. The bill, which garnered strong bipartisan support with a 105-23 vote, moves Texas closer to… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a historic $1.375 billion settlement with Google, marking the largest state-level data privacy settlement in U.S. history. The agreement reportedly resolves two lawsuits filed in 2022 that accused Google of unlawfully collecting Texans’ personal data, including location information,… Read More

February 3, 2025 @ 9:07 pm By Michael Wong  |  

TXSE Group Inc announced that its subsidiary, the Texas Stock Exchange LLC (TXSE), has filed a Form 1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate as a national securities exchange. This filing, one of the few submitted by a fully integrated exchange… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 12:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The turn of the year signifies new beginnings for the blockchain and crypto space, and Ripple claims that it has hit the ground running with advances to its cross-border payments solution. Additionally, Ripple said in a blog post that industry players across the US are… Read More

December 24, 2024 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay is pleased to announce that the Texas Department of Banking has granted MoonPay a Money Transmitter License in order to provide money transmission services in the Lone Star State. Starting now, Texas residents are reportedly able to purchase 64 different cryptocurrencies on MoonPay with… Read More

October 1, 2024 @ 3:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Governor Greg Abbott acknowledged the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) and the state’s economic milestones during a recent conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. Celebrated a milestone for the Texas Stock Exchange this morning. Business is booming so much in Texas that we now have… Read More