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Low Energy Proof-of-Work: Bitcoin Improvement Proposal Wants to Change Network’s Algorithm
15.5.2021
The most topical conversation in the world of cryptocurrencies right now is the effects of bitcoin mining on the global environment after Elon Musk heated up the conversation. Following the recent Tesla announcement, the cofounder of Siphox and Powx, Michael Dubrovsky, revealed the nonprofit Powx...
Crypto industry brass explains harnessing renewable energy could help BTC miners
14.5.2021
Bitcoin mining via renewable energy is already prominent, one CEO explains
Bitcoin Mining Operation Greenidge Generation Plans to Be Carbon Neutral Next Month
14.5.2021
On Friday, the bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation has announced that starting June 1st, the firm will be “carbon neutral” for the rest of 2021 and beyond. Greenidge’s announcement follows the recent statements from Tesla and Square after the companies cited...
Square Declares It Won’t Buy More Bitcoin, Cites Network’s Carbon Footprint
14.5.2021
Square, a fintech and digital payments company, has declared earlier today it doesn’t have plans to purchase more bitcoin in the near future. The company also referred to the carbon footprint of the Bitcoin network and how it is a real issue that needs to be tackled in the future. Square...
Turkish customs confiscate over 500 smuggled Bitcoin mining rigs
14.5.2021
Turkey’s biggest bust against crypto mining smugglers resulted in the seizure of $600,000 worth of illegal Bitcoin ASIC miners and the detention of four suspects
The Aspiring Answers to Bitcoin’s Enormous Energy Footprint
14.5.2021
Following a tweet from Elon Musk highlighting Tesla’s suspension of bitcoin payment acceptance due to sky-high energy needs, the industry quickly responded by highlighting the capable solutions that already address this drawback. Musk’s Comments Conveniently Ignore Reality of Blockchain...
Elon Musk loses $20B since SNL, as Michael Saylor comes out firing
14.5.2021
Tesla stock has dipped 14% since Elon Musk appeared on SNL, with Musk estimated to have lost $20 billion in that time frame
While Bitcoin’s Price Slumps the Network’s Mining Difficulty Reaches a Lifetime High
13.5.2021
After bitcoin prices took a hit following Tesla’s recent u-turn, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty jumped over 25 trillion, the highest the metric has seen during the protocol’s lifetime. The mining difficulty spike follows the recent 12% difficulty drop the network experienced...
What Is Nano? Fee-Free Crypto Asset Gains 60% Intraday
13.5.2021
Nano, a relatively obscure cryptocurrency, managed to catch the spotlight yesterday due to its singular transactional proposal. But, what is Nano really, and why did the token manage to skyrocket more than 60% in just a few hours? Nano and Its Fee-Free Approach Nano, a fairly unknown cryptocurrency...
Mark Cuban counters Elon Musk, says Mavs will continue to accept Bitcoin
13.5.2021
The Dallas Mavericks owner contends that Bitcoin replacing the legacy financial system will be a net positive for society and the environment
Which 'green' cryptocurrency is Tesla likely to add for payments?
13.5.2021
Elon Musk revealed that Tesla will halt all BTC transactions due to environmental concerns, with the firm set to look at more energy-efficient cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk Announces Tesla Has Suspended Accepting Bitcoin Citing Environmental Issues
13.5.2021
Tesla has suspended accepting bitcoin for vehicle purchases, CEO Elon Musk has announced. The company cited concerns “about rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for bitcoin mining and transactions, especially coal, which has the worst emissions of any fuel.” Tesla Stops Accepting...
Raze Launches Liquidity Mining Program, Staking to Incentivize Users
12.5.2021
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Raze Network, the first Polkadot-based cross-chain privacy protocol, announced its public distribution sale on Balancer Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool to make Raze tokens accessible in a fair, linear...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty is Set for an ATH As Miners Send Bullish Signs
12.5.2021
Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty is set for a new all-time high (ATH), cutting into the profit margins of BTC miners that are still estimated to increase the computing power of the network even more despite the price of BTC has been stuck in a range recently.
The measure of how hard it is to compete...
Urban Tea Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies Including Dogecoin
12.5.2021
A specialty tea products retailer based in China’s Hunan province, Urban Tea, has introduced crypto payments in its stores and restaurants on two continents. Starting from this week, customers will be able to buy its beverages and meals using various cryptocurrencies. Chinese Tea Stores...
Chia network not so green? CPU mining reportedly destroys SSD in weeks
11.5.2021
If you want to save the world, it's going to take a lot of hard drives
Kazakhstan’s government to create roadmap for developing crypto market
11.5.2021
Kazakhstani authorities plan to improve their regulatory approach in order to strengthen the country’s position in the global crypto market
HIVE Blockchain sells Norwegian data mining center, citing loss of government subsidies
10.5.2021
Executive chair Frank Holmes described the sale as “unfortunate” but approved of the community continuing to find uses for the property
Report: China’s Bitcoin Hashrate Dominance Dives, ‘North America Could Steal the Lead’
10.5.2021
A newly published regional report shows that China’s hashrate has likely dropped to 55% while the U.S. has climbed to 11%. Another study predicts that it’s possible North America could overtake China in terms of hashrate by the end of 2021. Bitcoin Mining Farm Operator Says Mining...
Canadian Bitcoin ETF issuer seeks ‘green BTC’
10.5.2021
Ninepoint will allocate part of its management fees to even out the carbon footprint of Bitcoin in its exchange-traded fund product