比特币矿工纠纷升级：Gryphon 寻求冻结 1000 万美元和解资金

比特币矿商 Sphere 3D 和 Gryphon Digital Mining 之间的法律纠纷仍在继续，Gryphon 提出动议，要求从最近达成的对 Sphere 有利的和解协议中获得 1000 万美元。 Gryphon 指控 Sphere 违反合同，并试图阻止 Sphere 申请破产并逃避任何判决的付款。该动议突显了 Sphere 最近的财务困境，包括 2 亿美元的净亏损以及以二比一的负利润率运营。此外，Gryphon 声称 Sphere 的重大过失引发了欺骗攻击，导致 18 个比特币的转移。

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

Gryphon Digital Mining 寻求 1000 万美元和解，比特币矿工的法律纠纷愈演愈烈

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.

纽约，2023 年 3 月 25 日 - 比特币矿商 Sphere 3D 和 Gryphon Digital Mining 之间正在进行的法律斗争出现了新的转折，Gryphon 寻求从最近的和解中扣除 1000 万美元。

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.

在向美国纽约南区地方法院提交的动议前信中，Gryphon 请求允许提出判决前扣押动议。该动议旨在确保 Sphere 最近从 Core Scientific 破产退出相关和解协议中获得 1000 万美元的股权收益。

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 的法律诉讼源于指控 Sphere 与多个其他提供商签订合同，违反了其托管协议，违反了排他性条款。据 Gryphon 称，这些行为已造成至少 3000 万美元的损失。

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.

请求预判附件是基于对 Sphere 财务健康状况的担忧。根据 Gryphon 的信函，Sphere 向美国证券交易委员会提交的年度报告显示，该公司已公开承认其破产的可能性。

"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."

信中写道：“在过去的四个月里，Sphere 暴露出其日益严重的财务问题。” “2023 年 11 月 28 日，在核心破产诉讼中提交的文件中，Sphere 的律师承认该公司的运营净亏损为 2 亿美元，并且最近的亏损以二比一的比例超过了收入。”

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.

尽管存在这些财务问题，Sphere 和 Gryphon 曾经是合作伙伴，于 2021 年 8 月联手，甚至考虑以 Gryphon 品牌合并。然而，这种合作关系在 2023 年 4 月恶化，当时 Sphere 对 Gryphon 提起诉讼，称 Gryphon 涉嫌欺骗攻击导致比特币的非正常转移。

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 首席执行官 Rob Chang 据称被骗向冒充 Sphere 3D 首席财务官的欺骗攻击者发送了 18 个比特币 (BTC)。几天后，又有八个比特币被发送到同一地址。 Gryphon 指责 Sphere 允许这些欺诈活动存在“重大过失”。

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.

除了驳回与资产转让相关的指控外，Gryphon 还针对 Sphere 违反合同、疏忽和诽谤提出了索赔。该合作关系于 2023 年 10 月终止。

Gryphon's Request for Prejudgment Attachment

狮鹫请求预判附加

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.

据 Gryphon 称，其寻求获得的 1000 万美元相当于 Sphere 涉嫌违反合同所造成的潜在损失。判决前扣押将允许 Gryphon 扣押并持有资金，直至案件做出最终判决。

Sphere's Financial Situation

Sphere的财务状况

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.

近几个月来，Sphere 的财务状况受到密切关注。该公司3月13日发布的最新财报显示，2023年净亏损为2340万美元，而上一年为1.928亿美元。这一损失归因于持续的加密货币寒冬影响了整个行业的矿工。

Legal Implications

法律影响

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 之间的法律纠纷是一个复杂的案件，引发了有关合同法以及在加密货币领域运营的企业责任的重要问题。该案的结果可能对整个行业产生重大影响。

Cointelegraph Contacted Sphere for Comment

Cointelegraph 联系 Sphere 征求意见

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

Cointelegraph 联系 Sphere 3D，请其对 Gryphon 的最新法律诉讼发表评论。不过，尚未立即得到回应。