比特幣礦工糾紛升級：Gryphon 尋求凍結 1000 萬美元和解資金

比特幣礦商 Sphere 3D 和 Gryphon Digital Mining 之間的法律糾紛仍在繼續，Gryphon 提出動議，要求從最近達成的對 Sphere 有利的和解協議中獲得 1000 萬美元。 Gryphon 指控 Sphere 違反合同，並試圖阻止 Sphere 申請破產並逃避任何判決的付款。該動議突顯了 Sphere 最近的財務困境，包括 2 億美元的淨虧損以及以二比一的負利潤率運作。此外，Gryphon 聲稱 Sphere 的重大過失引發了欺騙攻擊，導致 18 個比特幣的轉移。

Bitcoin Miners' Legal Dispute Intensifies as Gryphon Digital Mining Seeks to Secure $10 Million Settlement

Gryphon Digital Mining 尋求 1000 萬美元和解，比特幣礦工的法律糾紛愈演愈烈

New York, March 25, 2023 - The ongoing legal battle between Bitcoin miners Sphere 3D and Gryphon Digital Mining has taken a new turn, with Gryphon seeking to block $10 million from a recent settlement.

紐約，2023 年 3 月 25 日 - 比特幣礦商 Sphere 3D 和 Gryphon Digital Mining 之間正在進行的法律鬥爭出現了新的轉折，Gryphon 尋求從最近的和解中扣除 1000 萬美元。

In a pre-motion letter filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Gryphon has requested permission to file a motion for prejudgment attachment. The motion aims to secure $10 million in equity proceeds that Sphere recently received from a settlement related to Core Scientific's bankruptcy exit.

在向美國紐約南區地方法院提交的動議前信中，Gryphon 請求允許提出判決前扣押動議。該動議旨在確保 Sphere 最近從 Core Scientific 破產退出相關和解協議中獲得 1000 萬美元的股權收益。

Gryphon's legal action stems from allegations that Sphere breached its hosting agreement by entering into contracts with multiple other providers, violating the exclusivity clause. According to Gryphon, these actions have resulted in damages amounting to at least $30 million.

Gryphon 的法律訴訟源於指控 Sphere 與多個其他提供者簽訂合同，違反了其託管協議，違反了排他性條款。據 Gryphon 稱，這些行為已造成至少 3,000 萬美元的損失。

The request for a prejudgment attachment is based on concerns about Sphere's financial health. According to Gryphon's letter, Sphere's annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission reveals that the company has publicly acknowledged its potential for bankruptcy.

請求預判附件是基於對 Sphere 財務健康狀況的擔憂。根據 Gryphon 的信函，Sphere 向美國證券交易委員會提交的年度報告顯示，該公司已公開承認其破產的可能性。

"Over the last four months, Sphere has revealed its growing financial troubles," the letter states. "On November 28, 2023, in a filing in the Core Bankruptcy Action, Sphere's counsel acknowledged that the company was operating with a $200 million net loss and that recent losses had overtaken revenue by a two-to-one margin."

信中寫道：“在過去的四個月裡，Sphere 暴露出其日益嚴重的財務問題。” “2023 年 11 月 28 日，在核心破產訴訟中提交的文件中，Sphere 的律師承認該公司的運營淨虧損為 2 億美元，並且最近的虧損以二比一的比例超過了收入。”

Despite these financial concerns, Sphere and Gryphon were once partners, having joined forces in August 2021 and even considering a merger under the Gryphon brand. However, the partnership soured in April 2023, when Sphere filed a lawsuit against Gryphon after an alleged spoofing attack resulted in the irregular transfer of Bitcoin.

儘管有這些財務問題，Sphere 和 Gryphon 曾經是合作夥伴，於 2021 年 8 月聯手，甚至考慮以 Gryphon 品牌合併。然而，這種合作關係在 2023 年 4 月惡化，當時 Sphere 對 Gryphon 提起訴訟，稱 Gryphon 涉嫌欺騙攻擊導致比特幣的非正常轉移。

In January 2023, Gryphon's CEO, Rob Chang, was allegedly tricked into sending 18 Bitcoin (BTC) to a spoofing attacker posing as Sphere 3D's chief financial officer. Days later, eight more BTC were sent to the same address. Gryphon accused Sphere of "gross negligence" in allowing these fraudulent activities.

2023 年 1 月，Gryphon 執行長 Rob Chang 據稱被騙向冒充 Sphere 3D 財務長的欺騙攻擊者發送了 18 個比特幣 (BTC)。幾天后，又有八個比特幣被送到同一地址。 Gryphon 指責 Sphere 允許這些詐欺活動存在「重大過失」。

In addition to dismissing allegations related to the transfer of assets, Gryphon has filed claims against Sphere for breach of contract, negligence, and defamation. The partnership was terminated in October 2023.

除了駁回與資產轉讓相關的指控外，Gryphon 還針對 Sphere 違反合約、疏忽和誹謗提出了索賠。該合作關係於 2023 年 10 月終止。

Gryphon's Request for Prejudgment Attachment

獅鷲請求預判附加

According to Gryphon, the $10 million it seeks to secure is equivalent to the potential damages resulting from Sphere's alleged contract breach. The prejudgment attachment would allow Gryphon to seize and hold the funds until a final judgment is reached in the case.

據 Gryphon 稱，其尋求獲得的 1000 萬美元相當於 Sphere 涉嫌違反合約所造成的潛在損失。判決前扣押將允許 Gryphon 扣押並持有資金，直至案件做出最終判決。

Sphere's Financial Situation

Sphere的財務狀況

Sphere's financial situation has come under scrutiny in recent months. The company's latest earnings report, released on March 13, showed a net loss of $23.4 million for 2023, compared to $192.8 million the previous year. This loss was attributed to the ongoing crypto winter that has impacted miners across the industry.

近幾個月來，Sphere 的財務狀況受到密切關注。該公司3月13日發布的最新財報顯示，2023年淨虧損為2,340萬美元，而前一年為1.928億美元。這一損失歸因於持續的加密貨幣寒冬影響了整個行業的礦工。

Legal Implications

法律影響

The legal dispute between Sphere and Gryphon is a complex case that raises important questions about contract law and the responsibilities of businesses operating in the cryptocurrency space. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the industry as a whole.

Sphere 和 Gryphon 之間的法律糾紛是一個複雜的案件，引發了有關合約法以及在加密貨幣領域運營的企業責任的重要問題。該案的結果可能對整個產業產生重大影響。

Cointelegraph Contacted Sphere for Comment

Cointelegraph 聯繫 Sphere 徵求意見

Cointelegraph reached out to Sphere 3D for comment on Gryphon's latest legal action. However, a response was not immediately available.

Cointelegraph 聯絡 Sphere 3D，請其對 Gryphon 的最新法律訴訟發表評論。不過，尚未立即得到回應。