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US Hits Russian Crypto Exchange with Sanctions, Russian Central Bank Affraid That Crypto Will Replace Ruble
6.4.2022
The United States has hit the crypto exchange Garantex with sanctions, claiming that it has “willfully disregarded” anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML, CFT) obligations and “allowed” its “systems to be abused by illicit actors.” A joint Washington-Berlin effort...
Abkhazia Extends Crypto Mining Ban Till End of Year
6.4.2022
Authorities in Abkhazia have decided to maintain a ban on cryptocurrency mining in the territory. The partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus is restricting the energy-intensive extraction of digital currencies, citing problems with power supply. Bitcoin Mining Remains Prohibited...
Twitter debates the role of renewable energy in Bitcoin mining
5.4.2022
Crypto Twitter discusses whether Bitcoin mining with clean energy provides a good solution for excess or unused energy
Georgian central bank prepares legislation to regulate the crypto market
5.4.2022
The tiny nation in the Caucasus accounts for almost 1% of Bitcoin mining and has over $1 million in under regulated crypto turnover monthly
Minerset․com Announces New 200-Megawatt Crypto-Mining Facility
5.4.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Known as a leader in cryptocurrency-mining hardware sales and logistics, Minerset has generated more than $300 million in distributing 120,000-plus crypto-mining devices to more than 200 investors worldwide. As a strong supporter and heavy investor in a cryptocurrency-mining...
Marathon to Relocate Mining Rigs Away From Coal-Powered Montana Site
5.4.2022
The firm wants its bitcoin mining operations to be powered by renewable energy by year-end
New Bitcoin's Chance to 'Bitcoinze the Dollar', Crypto Seizures + More News
5.4.2022
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Bitcoin Mining Startup Primeblock to Go Public via SPAC Merger as SEC Targets SPAC Deals
5.4.2022
The bitcoin mining startup Primeblock has announced plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. Primeblock will merge with a blank-check firm 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp. II, and the company’s shares will be listed on Nasdaq. Primeblock Reveals SPAC...
Gryphon and Sphere 3D merger scrapped but carbon-neutral mining continues
5.4.2022
The planned merger has been canceled but the two companies still have a good working relationship, aiming for carbon-neutrality in their mining operations
Gryphon Digital Mining Ends Plans to Go Public Through Merger With Sphere 3D
5.4.2022
The companies agreed to terminate their agreement, which was first announced last June
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change calls cryptocurrency CO2 emissions a 'growing concern'
4.4.2022
The group said that all technologies — seemingly including crypto — had the potential to enable emissions reductions as well as increased emissions based on how they were governed
Intel launches new Bitcoin mining chip Blockscale
4.4.2022
The company indicated that the device is designed, in part, for energy-efficient blockchain hashing
Northern Data’s Bitcoin Mining Fleet Adds 21,000 ASIC Rigs, Firm Holds $168M in Crypto Assets
4.4.2022
On April 4, the bitcoin mining operation Northern Data published its financial statements and noted that the company’s mining fleet had grown by approximately 21,000 machines by the end of March 2022. The newly added machines increased the company’s hashrate from 2 exahash per second...
UK's Global Crypto Hub Goal, Intel's 'Major Role' in Bitcoin Mining, KuCoin's NFT Move + More News
4.4.2022
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Why Bitcoin Mining Is a Matter of National Security
4.4.2022
Intel Doubles Down on ESG With Launch of Second-Gen Bitcoin Mining Chips
4.4.2022
The “Intel Blockscale ASIC” chip boasts efficiency up to 26 J/TH, which would make it better than most Bitmain and MicroBT models currently in the market
'Green oasis' for Bitcoin mining: Norway has almost 1% of global BTC hash rate
4.4.2022
Norway’s Bitcoin mining credentials are impressive: The small European country hosts 0.77% of Bitcoin’s hash rate using 100% green, renewable energy
Why is a Guatemalan Mayor mining Bitcoin? Tackling FUD with biogas and BTC
4.4.2022
A Bitcoin project in Guatemala has cleaned up the air, contributed to carbon-negative Bitcoin mining and put a Bitcoin miner in the hands of the local mayor
BTC starts 2022 all over again — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
4.4.2022
The yearly open stays in focus as support as Bitcoin bulls hope for a trip to $50,000 this week
Kazakhstan Auditors Go After Crypto Miners Accused of Exploiting Tax Benefits
3.4.2022
Authorities in Kazakhstan have found several businesses minting digital currencies that took advantage of tax cuts they were allegedly not supposed to benefit from. Auditors said the crypto firms registered as “innovative companies,” to receive millions of dollars in tax preferences....