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CleanSpark Raises Year-End Hashrate Guidance, Sets 2023 Outlook
9.8.2022
The miner noted a $29.3 million loss for the fiscal quarter, driven by the reclassification of its energy assets
Renewable Energy Company Closes $4.3M Capital Round to Convert Landfill Methane Into Bitcoin
9.8.2022
Vespene Energy’s first funding round was led by Polychain Capital
Australia-based crypto miner doubles hash rate after energizing Canadian rigs
8.8.2022
Daniel Roberts, Iris Energy co-founder, said the firm had energized the facility on time “despite the current market backdrop and ongoing international supply chain challenges.”
Bitcoin likely to transition to a risk-off asset in H2 2022, says Bloomberg analyst
8.8.2022
As the global economy moves into a recession in the second half of 2002, Bitcoin will likely rally alongside gold and treasury bonds, according to Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg
Iris Energy Turns On 41 Megawatts of Bitcoin Mining Machines Ahead of Schedule
8.8.2022
The firm will be adding another 50MW by the end of next month, bringing its total hashrate to 3.7 EH/s
Core Scientific increased Bitcoin production by 10% in July amid Texas power cuts
5.8.2022
The mining firm reported it “completely powered-down its Texas data center operations on several occasions” in July to support the state's power grid operator
Kosovo Renews Crypto Mining Ban Amid Rising Energy Prices
5.8.2022
The government of Kosovo has adopted measures tailored to maintain energy supply in the coming months, including a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The move comes amid a sharp increase in import prices and the restrictions can be extended for up to six months. Authorities in Kosovo Reinstate Ban...
Crypto firms failed to deliver 'promised benefits' from lawmaker-backed incentives, says nonprofit
4.8.2022
“At a minimum, the public should have a say in these crypto handouts," said the Tech Transparency Project
National Power Administration Will Propose a Special Cryptocurrency Mining Fee in Paraguay
4.8.2022
The National Power Administration of Paraguay has proposed to set a special mining fee for cryptocurrency mining operations in a decree project directed to the national economic team. Due to the immense losses the organization has faced, it has stopped supplying energy to some mining operations...
Will the Bitcoin mining industry collapse? Analysts explain why crisis is really opportunity
29.7.2022
Many BTC miners are in a tough spot and a few could collapse, but experts say the industry is here to stay
Iran Amends Regulations to Ease Crypto Miners’ Access to Renewable Energy
29.7.2022
Authorities in Iran have revised some rules for the crypto mining industry in order to facilitate its access to green power. Licensed miners will now be able to purchase electricity produced from renewable sources from across the country at lower rates. Cryptocurrency Miners in Iran Allowed...
Bitcoin mining to harness onsite natural gas emissions: Ark Invest
26.7.2022
A new report reveals an angle for sustainability in Bitcoin mining through harnessing onsite natural gas emissions
How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis
25.7.2022
In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition
The Merge is Ethereum’s chance to take over Bitcoin, researcher says
24.7.2022
Ethereum's imminent transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will transform its monetary policy, potentially making ETH more scarce than Bitcoin
Q2 Saw Over 59% of Bitcoin Mining on Sustainable Energy Mix - Bitcoin Mining Council
20.7.2022
The global Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry had a sustainable electricity mix of 59.5% during the second quarter of the year, or slightly up compared with the first quarter, according to the latest quarterly survey conducted by the Bitcoin Mining Council.
The survey, which collected data from over...
Security Service of Ukraine Shuts Down Crypto Mining Farm Near Front Line in Kharkiv
20.7.2022
Ukraine’s main law enforcement agency has busted an illegal facility mining cryptocurrencies in the Kharkiv region. The operators of the crypto farm have been minting coins using large amounts of stolen electricity, threatening energy supply to critical infrastructure, the agency said....
Sustainable Bitcoin mining power mix hits 59.5%: BTC Mining Council
20.7.2022
The latest Q2 report also details how energy efficiency among Bitcoin miners is on the rise
100X Bitcoin energy use would mean 'absurd' $20M BTC price — developer
19.7.2022
For Bitcoin energy usage to increase to absorb more of the world's waste energy, its market cap would end up being $420 trillion, calculates Sjors Provoost
Sweden Needs Power for More Useful Things Than Bitcoin Mining, Energy Minister Says
18.7.2022
Concerned about projected increase in electricity demand, the government in Sweden may turn its back on crypto mining, the country’s energy minister has indicated. Swedish bitcoin minting industry, a leader in Europe, is likely to soon lose the preferential treatment it has been taking...
White House Reporter Says Inflation Has Become ‘Biden’s Political Nightmare’ as Critics Slam Government Spending
17.7.2022
While the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicates U.S. inflation has continued to print perpetual new highs, U.S. president Joe Biden is losing ground on his climate bill. The Biden administration’s recent budget negotiations and tactics toward dealing...