#Tether Sues Swan Bitcoin#
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Tether is suing financial services company Swan Bitcoin over a contract dispute regarding their 2022 joint venture for Bitcoin mining, 2040 Energy. Tether alleges that Swan has committed material breaches of the agreement and has taken legal action to protect its investment. Swan has confirmed receipt of the lawsuit and said it will vigorously defend itself. The lawsuit is an escalation of a legal dispute that began in September when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing Bitcoin mining operations.
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Tether is suing Swan Bitcoin, a financial services company, over a dispute regarding their joint venture in Bitcoin mining. The joint venture, 2040 Energy, was formed in 2022. Tether holds an 80% stake and provided financing, while Swan holds 20%. Profit sharing was to occur after Tether recouped its investment. Tether alleges that Swan engaged in significant breaches of the agreement, preventing Tether from recouping its investment. This forced Tether to take legal action to protect its interests. Swan confirmed receipt of the lawsuit and stated it will vigorously defend itself. The lawsuit is an escalation of a legal dispute that began last September when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing its Bitcoin mining operations. This dispute also reflects the complexities of joint venture partnerships in the cryptocurrency industry.
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Tether accuses Swan Bitcoin of breaching their agreement in a Bitcoin mining joint venture and is taking legal action to protect its investment.
Swan Bitcoin denies Tether's allegations and says it will fight the lawsuit.
The lawsuit stems from 2040 Energy, a joint venture the two companies formed in 2022. Tether owns 80% and provided funding, while Swan holds 20%.
The case escalates a legal battle that began in September when Swan sued former employees and contractors who it alleges stole from its Bitcoin mining operation.