#Tether Sues Swan Bitcoin#
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Tether is suing financial services company Swan Bitcoin over a dispute concerning a Bitcoin mining joint venture. The lawsuit stems from 2040 Energy, a joint venture formed in 2022 by the two companies, with Tether holding an 80% stake and providing financing, while Swan held 20%. Tether alleges that Swan has materially breached the agreement and has taken legal action to protect its investment. Swan has acknowledged receiving the lawsuit and stated it will vigorously defend itself. This lawsuit escalates 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 financial services company Swan Bitcoin over a dispute involving a Bitcoin mining joint venture. The joint venture, 2040 Energy, was formed in 2022. Tether owns 80% of the company and provided financing, while Swan owns 20%. Profit sharing was to occur after Tether recouped its full investment. Tether alleges that Swan has engaged in material breaches of the agreement, including violating the terms of the agreement, preventing Tether from recouping its investment, and forcing Tether to take legal action to protect its investment. Swan confirmed receipt of the lawsuit and said it will defend itself vigorously. The lawsuit escalates a legal dispute that began last September when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing Bitcoin mining operations. In a statement, Tether emphasized that it always acted in good faith, supported shared business objectives, and adhered to all relevant agreements, while Swan's actions were reckless and resulted in serious breaches of the agreement.
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Tether accused Swan Bitcoin of violating the agreement for their joint venture, 2040 Energy, established in 2022, and took legal action to protect its investment.
Swan Bitcoin denied Tether's allegations and said it would vigorously defend against the lawsuit.
Tether owns 80% of the joint venture, 2040 Energy, and provides financing, while Swan Bitcoin holds 20% of the shares.
The lawsuit is an escalation of the legal dispute that Swan Bitcoin filed in September last year against former employees and contractors who allegedly stole bitcoin mining operations.