#Tether Sues Swan Bitcoin#
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Tether is suing financial services company Swan Bitcoin over a contract dispute involving their joint venture, 2040 Energy, formed in 2022. 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 stated it will defend itself vigorously. The lawsuit is an escalation of a legal dispute from last September, when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing Bitcoin mining operations. Tether holds an 80% stake in the joint venture and provides financing, while Swan holds 20% and profit sharing is to occur after Tether recoups its full investment.
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Tether is suing financial services company Swan Bitcoin over a contract dispute concerning their 2022 bitcoin mining joint venture, 2040 Energy. Tether alleges in the lawsuit that Swan has engaged in material breaches of agreement and that Swan’s conduct has caused it to materially breach the parties’ agreement. Tether owns 80% of 2040 Energy and provides financing, while Swan holds 20% and profit sharing is contingent upon Tether recovering its full investment. Tether states that it has acted in good faith, in support of the shared commercial goals, and in compliance with all relevant agreements, but that Swan’s conduct has been reckless, forcing it to take legal action to protect its investment. Swan has acknowledged receiving the lawsuit and said it will vigorously defend itself. The lawsuit escalates a legal battle that began in September when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing bitcoin mining operations.
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Tether accuses Swan Bitcoin of violating the agreement for their 2040 Energy joint venture, formed in 2022, causing damage to Tether's investment.
Tether believes Swan Bitcoin's actions were reckless and has taken legal action to protect its investment.
Swan Bitcoin confirmed receiving the lawsuit notice and said it will fight back.
The lawsuit is an escalation of a legal dispute from last September when Swan Bitcoin sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing bitcoin mining operations.