Texas wants to protect privacy elements of blockchain companies, says Blockcap

Texas wants to protect privacy elements of blockchain companies, says Blockcap

According to Darin Feinstein, the Chinese government isn't helping to protect the private property of its crypto miners. Crypto mining company Blockcap, which recently announced it would be setting up new offices in Austin, says Texas could become an alluring region for the industry.In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Blockcap founder and executive chair Darin Feinstein said the firm had chosen Texas for its headquarters based on the potential hiring pool as well as the regulatory environment. According to Feinstein, blockchain companies operating in the United States — and Texas....


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