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PortuguêsThe government of Abkhazia is negotiating with Russia to solve a problem that led to a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus is now…
Continue Reading“I want to do a little more diligence to confirm that the percentage of renewable energy usage is most likely at or above 50% and that there is a trend…
Continue ReadingSydney-based Iris Energy is reportedly prepping for the United States’ tech-focused exchange with new fundraising. Iris Energy, a Sydney-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm that invests in data centers powered by…
Continue ReadingAn industry association representing the Russian crypto sector has launched a project to entice bitcoin miners. Despite its abundant sources of cheap energy, Russia is now lagging behind Kazakhstan, another…
Continue ReadingRussian crypto advocates are already collaborating with a consortium including some of China’s largest crypto mining-related companies. A major cryptocurrency and blockchain association in Russia is launching a project to…
Continue ReadingAfter months of deliberation, the European Central Bank has decided to proceed with a digital euro project. Officials insist the new version of Europe’s common currency should “ensure privacy” and…
Continue ReadingAnhui has reportedly become China’s latest region planning to end cryptocurrency mining. The province is going to shut down all mining facilities due to power supply shortages, according to local…
Continue ReadingThe Anhui government is addressing growing electricity demand by shutting down local crypto mining operations. The Chinese government continues cracking down on the cryptocurrency mining industry by suspending crypto mining…
Continue ReadingA recent article on the environmental impact of Greenidge’s Seneca Lake mining operation is one of many misleading publications on bitcoin. It is with no hyperbole that I say the…
Continue ReadingThe overdramatization of environmental concerns related to bitcoin mining obfuscate any legitimate conversation on the topic. Recently, an overdramatized story by Gretchen Morgenson of NBC News, about the Greenidge power…
Continue ReadingA country so troubled could benefit mightily from an early adoption of such a powerful technology. Dear Ebrahim Raisi, Congratulations on your victory in the presidential election. This election and…
Continue ReadingBitcoin’s total annual electricity consumption has fallen almost 60% since its all-time peak recorded in mid-May, according to industry data. Bitcoin’s total estimated annual electricity consumption has plummeted nearly 60%,…
Continue ReadingEven Iran’s minister of labor has reported electrical disruptions to his home as crypto miners continue to exert demand on the country’s power grid. Eshaq Jahangiri, the first vice president…
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement officials in Ukraine have closed down a cryptocurrency mining farm that was minting digital coins using stolen electricity. The facility had more than 150 mining rigs that have…
Continue ReadingAccording to the crypto mining firm, the South Carolina facility has been capable of drawing 80 megawatts of power, two thirds of which is produced from zero carbon energy sources.…
Continue ReadingAdvertisements for small-scale hydro plants have reportedly surged on Chinese secondhand e-commerce platforms. Small-scale hydroelectric plants in China are reportedly looking for new customers as crypto miners go abroad amid…
Continue ReadingGemini has partnered with a nonprofit to purchase carbon permits from government-related cap-and-trade markets and erase them from circulation. Gemini, a major cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss,…
Continue ReadingThe UN will keep exploring the uses of blockchain to improve the reliability of data on harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Amid ongoing concerns over Bitcoin’s (BTC) carbon footprint, the United…
Continue ReadingCrypto mining pool BTC.com is leaving China after local authorities withdrew its power supply. BTC.com — a major crypto mining pool that is operated by BIT Mining and owned by…
Continue ReadingCrypto miners in Ya’an City have reportedly been ordered to temporarily shut down their operations. Chinese authorities continue to crack down on cryptocurrency mining as a city in Sichuan province…
Continue ReadingChina’s crackdown on Bitcoin mining has led to an increase in clean bitcoin mining operations. Even though trading of cryptocurrencies has been banned in China since 2017, the country still…
Continue ReadingAuthorities in Yunnan are launching an investigation to identify and shut down miners that are illegally using electrical power to mint bitcoin, Chinese media reports. Inspections will also focus on…
Continue ReadingAfter introducing a new carbon-neutral system for Bitcoin investment in April, One River Digital has already applied for a carbon-neutral BTC ETF. Institutional investors have been showing a stronger appetite…
Continue ReadingBitcoin is not responsible for dirty energy — people are. But Elon Musk is now responsible for Dogecoin. Elon Musk is definitely interested in digital currency, but it seems that…
Continue ReadingESG-led Bitcoin mining is not only possible, but it’s ultimately the most responsible and prosperous way to show leadership in this growing industry. Is it possible to mine Bitcoin (BTC)…
Continue ReadingMultiple efforts to ban Bitcoin couldn’t stop the largest cryptocurrency from becoming a $1-trillion asset earlier this year. While Bitcoin (BTC) increasingly falls under the scrutiny of regulators worldwide, Ark Investment…
Continue ReadingPolicymakers should encourage greener grids for local Bitcoin mining, Carter suggested. Castle Island Ventures’ Nic Carter doesn’t think Elon Musk is the right person to lead the “clean Bitcoin“ debate,…
Continue ReadingThe two environmental FUDsters could potentially mislead bitcoin investors as they utilize incorrect analysis. More than a decade after Satoshi Nakamoto combined proof of work and bitcoin mining together, fallacious…
Continue ReadingCiting a need to maintain a stable electricity supply for other users, Iran will be pulling the plug on cryptocurrency mining farms whenever power consumption peaks. The measure intended to…
Continue ReadingAccording to Galaxy’s estimates, the annual energy usage of Bitcoin stands at 114 TWh, while the banking industry consumes over 260 TWh each year. Amid the ongoing concerns over Bitcoin’s…
Continue ReadingBitcoin mining via renewable energy is already prominent, one CEO explains. The energy consumed by mining — the process that keeps Bitcoin’s blockchain running — has been an increasingly popular…
Continue ReadingLegislation under consideration in New York to stop Bitcoin mining over environmental concerns won’t stop an increasingly-green industry. A bill currently in committee at the New York State Senate is…
Continue ReadingBitcoin may be the key piece in solving the growing demand for energy usage outpacing our ability to capture and store energy from the sun. The stage has been set…
Continue ReadingBeijing is reportedly examining the energy of “cryptocurrency miners” within the region, which may come to impact bitcoin mining operations. Officials in China’s capital of Beijing are conducting examinations of…
Continue ReadingBitcoin‘s electricity bill has been attracting the attention of regulators worldwide. Beijing authorities are reportedly conducting inspections of crypto mining data centers to better understand their impact on energy consumption,…
Continue ReadingAs the Kyrgyz government discusses raising electricity tariffs again, a former official says that crypto mining is a significant driver of the ongoing energy crisis. Amid growing concerns over the…
Continue ReadingTo establish an interplanetary economy, humanity needs a better financial system that decentralized cryptocurrency can offer. Tesla — a top 10 company in the Fortune 100 that is run by…
Continue ReadingRipple Labs cofounder Chris Larsen has a bone to pick with bitcoin and crypto networks that leverage proof-of-work (PoW). Larsen’s latest write-up explains that the crypto industry needs to reconsider…
Continue ReadingAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of digitalization has become central to achieving sustainability and lessening climate change. The virtual 7th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum was jointly hosted by…
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