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River Financial’s Blockstream lawsuit demands $6.7 million in unpaid fees

The Cryptonomist·September 29, 2026·1 min read
River Financial’s Blockstream lawsuit demands $6.7 million in unpaid fees

River Financial has sued Blockstream Services Canada for $6.7 million in unpaid bitcoin mining hosting fees, escalating a payment dispute into a courtroom fight. The bitcoin-focused firm, led by CEO Alex Leishman and backed by Peter Thiel, accuses Blockstream of missed installments, with the case now before a US judge.

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