#Tether Sues Swan Bitcoin#
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Tether is suing financial services firm Swan Bitcoin over a dispute involving a bitcoin mining joint venture. The lawsuit stems from 2040 Energy, a joint venture the two companies formed in 2022. Tether owns 80% of the company and provided financing, while Swan holds 20%. Tether alleges Swan has engaged in significant breaches of the agreement and has taken legal action to protect its investment. Swan has confirmed receiving the lawsuit notice and said it will respond aggressively. The lawsuit is the latest legal battle between the two companies, following a dispute last September in which Swan sued former employees and contractors for alleged theft of bitcoin mining operations.
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Tether is suing financial services firm Swan Bitcoin over a contract dispute related to their 2022 bitcoin mining joint venture, 2040 Energy. Tether alleges that Swan has engaged in material breaches of the agreement, preventing Tether from recouping its investment and forcing it to take legal action to protect its interests. Tether owns 80% of the joint venture and provided the financing, while Swan holds 20% and profit sharing is to occur after Tether recoups its full investment. Swan confirmed receipt of the lawsuit but declined to comment further, stating it will vigorously defend its rights. The lawsuit escalates a legal battle that began last September when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing bitcoin mining business.
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Tether accuses Swan Bitcoin of breaching an agreement for their 2022 joint venture, 2040 Energy, resulting in losses for Tether's investment.
Tether considers Swan Bitcoin's actions reckless and has taken legal action to protect its investment.
Swan Bitcoin confirms receipt of the lawsuit and states it will vigorously defend itself.
This lawsuit escalates a legal dispute that began in September when Swan Bitcoin sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing Bitcoin mining operations.