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Hungary's central bank chief wants EU-wide crypto trading and mining ban
12.2.2022
Governor György Matolcsy reciprocated the need for a crypto ban, currently imposed by China and proposed by Russia's central bank
Altcoin Roundup: 3 P2E games that don't need Ethereum to make waves
12.2.2022
Play-to-earn gaming is set to explode now that projects are using Ethereum competitor blockchains and cross-chain bridges to avoid high fees. Here are a few that could shine in 2022
What is the Ethereum Arrow Glacier upgrade?
12.2.2022
A modification brought about by the Ethereum Arrow Glacier upgrade was the postponement of Ethereum's "difficulty bomb" until June 2022
Intel to enter crypto space with blockchain accelerator shipping later this year
11.2.2022
For now it appears its efforts are focused on improving GPUs for crypto mining
The world's first and oldest Bitcoin mining pool has mined nearly 1.3 million BTC since inception
11.2.2022
Over 15,000 users, mainly small individual miners, are part of the still-growing Braiins (Slush Pool) ecosystem
Intel Confirms its Crypto Mining Plan, Uber Repeats its Crypto Intentions + More News
11.2.2022
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Bitmain signs 500MW joint venture with sustainable BTC miner Merkle Standard
11.2.2022
Sustainable Bitcoin mining gets a boost from the joint venture between mostly hydro-powered BTC miners Merkle Standard and infrastructure provider Bitmain
Crypto Biz: Wall Street is marketing Bitcoin for us, Feb. 3-9
11.2.2022
Big banks continue to explore Bitcoin and cryptocurrency’s long-term value proposition after shunning the asset class for years
New Russian Law ‘Will Dampen Public’s Interest in Crypto’, Says Biz Leader
11.2.2022
A business leader has said that a soon-to-be-unveiled Russian draft crypto regulation bill – which proposes bringing crypto into a strict regulatory framework – is effectively a way to discourage Russians from using cryptoassets....
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Students Mining Crypto in Dorms May Face Criminal Prosecution in Russia, Lawyer Says
11.2.2022
University students in Russia minting digital currencies in their dormitories risk penalties and even criminal charges, according to a legal expert quoted by local media. The warning comes as Russian authorities are trying to curb crypto mining with cheap energy in residential areas. Mining...
Sustainable Bitcoin miner uses waste heat to dry wood
11.2.2022
Not only does one Norwegian Bitcoin miner boast 99% renewable energy stats but it’s even using waste heat to dry out timber and soon seaweed
Crypto Bank Avanti Steps Closer to Fed, 2021 Total Crypto M&A Value Up 4,846%, New Hampshire Crypto Commission, Sport Deals With Tezos and Terra + More News
10.2.2022
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Read More: Crypto Bank Avanti Steps Closer to Fed, 2021 Total Crypto M&A Value Up 4,846%, New Hampshire Crypto Commission, Sport...
Living on a volcano: The outlook of El Salvador’s crypto mining industry
10.2.2022
El Salvador’s crypto mining potential is there but it will take some time and effort to come to fruition
Russia Plans to Allow ‘Non-Residents’ Access to Crypto Platforms, Helping Bitcoin Miners Sell BTC
10.2.2022
The Russian government appears to be preparing the ground for the legalization and regulation of the Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining sector – and is already planning what looks like a way for miners to sell their tokens to overseas buyers even after the nation begins policing crypto...
Kazakhstan President Orders Government to Find All Miners and Raise Tax by April
10.2.2022
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed authorities to identify all crypto mining enterprises and increase the electricity surcharge they are required to pay. The state is not against legal mining activities, but crypto farms should be licensed and taxed, Tokayev insisted....
NYC Mayor Supports 'Crypto But Not Crypto Mining,' While Billionaire Bashes BitLicense
10.2.2022
The US Mayor who became known in the Cryptoverse as a Bitcoin (BTC) supporter and industry ally is now opposing crypto mining, citing high energy consumption. Meanwhile, a billionaire urges the state to get rid of BitLicense "right away."...
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Merkle Standard Chosen as Launch Customer, Orders 4,449 of Newest BITMAIN 188 TH/S S19 + “Hydro” Mining Rigs
10.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. (Irvine, February 9, 2022) – Sustainable Bitcoin mining company Merkle Standard has executed a purchase order for the high-performance, liquid-cooled mining rigs from Bitmain Technologies Ltd. The leading ASIC hardware provider will supply 4,449 of new S19 Pro + Hydro machines...
Billionaire Bill Ackman calls for crypto clarity in New York
10.2.2022
Billionaire Bill Ackman has called upon the city authorities to ensure that more innovators don’t migrate because of the regulatory hurdles
Senator Rages Over Bitcoin's Less Than 0.08% Carbon Footprint
10.2.2022
The environmental impact of Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining took center stage during a hearing on digital assets in the US Senate’s Committee on Agriculture on Thursday, as some senators voiced concerns over the “astonishing” energy usage associated with mining. As reported, the Bitcoin mining...
Polish Miner Commercializes Tech Using Solar Panels To Mine Bitcoin, Heat Houses
9.2.2022
Determined to reduce the carbon footprint of his Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations and cut his electricity bill, Polish miner Paweł Wojciechowski started using photovoltaic (PV) modules to mine the crypto, allocating the excess heat to warm the water in his household. Amid surging demand for...