The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly investigating bitcoin mining giant Bitmain for potential national security concerns. The investigation is focused on Bitmain's acquisition of a 51% stake in a U.S. company called CoinMint, which operates a cryptocurrency mining facility in Massena, New York. The acquisition raised national security concerns due to the potential for Bitmain, a Chinese company, to gain influence over critical U.S. infrastructure. The investigation is also examining Bitmain's connections to the Trump family, as the company's co-founder, Jihan Wu, has been photographed with Donald Trump Jr. The probe highlights the increasing scrutiny of Chinese technology companies by U.S. authorities, particularly in industries deemed critical to national security. While the specifics of the investigation are not publicly known, the case underscores the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding the cryptocurrency industry and its potential geopolitical implications.
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Vulcan Elements, a rare-earth magnets startup, has secured a $620 million contract from the U.S. defense department. The company is backed by a firm co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., the son of former U.S. President…
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