#Tether Sues Swan Bitcoin#
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Tether is suing financial services company Swan Bitcoin over a contract dispute related to their 2022 joint venture, 2040 Energy, a bitcoin mining company. Tether alleges that Swan has engaged in 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 escalates a legal battle that began last September when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing bitcoin mining operations. Tether owns 80% of the joint venture and provided financing, while Swan owns 20%. 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 involving their 2022-founded bitcoin mining joint venture, 2040 Energy. Tether owns 80% of the joint venture and provides financing, while Swan holds 20% and profits are to be split after Tether recoups its investment. Tether alleges Swan has engaged in 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 escalates a legal dispute that began in September when Swan sued former employees and contractors for allegedly stealing its bitcoin mining business. A Tether spokesperson said Tether has acted in good faith throughout its partnership with Swan, supporting shared business goals and complying with all relevant agreements. In contrast, Swan's actions have been reckless, their behavior leading to material breaches of the agreement, forcing Tether to take necessary steps to protect its investment.
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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 all its rights.
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 a legal dispute that began last September when Swan Bitcoin sued former employees and contractors for alleged theft of Bitcoin mining operations.