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a fortnight and it was kind of like you were part of the family,” Mr Evers recalled.
Mr Bloom disputed the closeness of the relationship but noted that they had a business relationship together.
Investors in Pegasus, meanwhile, were growing increasingly concerned about the viability of the company’s business model.
Martin Wainwright, who bought a three per cent stake in the company for $500,000 (£365,000), said he had been impressed by the idea of using solar power to mine cryptocurrency. But he told BBC Newsnight that his shareholding had become worthless and he was considering taking legal action.
Marc Keene, who invested $274,000 (£200,000) in Pegasus, said he was now selling off his assets to cover the losses from his stake in the failed venture, which he called a “complete travesty”.
The company was officially dissolved in April 2020, with its marketing director telling a business magazine that the solar mining project had been shelved.
It is not known if Mr Evers or Mr Bloom made any money from the venture or if Ms Ferguson was ever paid her bonus.
However, in 2012, when she was in financial difficulties, Andrew gave her £1.5m from his private bank account shortly before her 53rd birthday, according to court documents.
The BBC asked Mr Bloom if he had given Ms Ferguson any money but he did not respond.
Buckingham Palace also did not respond to a question about the so-called “money for friendship” issue with Ms Ferguson.
It is understood that the Duke of York is challenging the legal ruling stripping him of his titles and is determined to clear his name.
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