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Russia Considers Selling Power to Kazakhstan Amid Deficit Caused by Crypto Miners
30.10.2021
State-owned Russian energy giant Inter RAO is now discussing electricity supplies for Kazakhstan where crypto miners have allegedly caused a spike in consumption this year. The country is expecting the power deficit to reach 600 megawatts as demand during the winter increases even further....
Single Mining Farm Needs as Much Power as 24,000 Homes, Kazakhstan Estimates
23.10.2021
Authorities in Kazakhstan have calculated the energy used in the country’s crypto mining industry which competes for electricity with other sectors of the economy and households. The government has also estimated the additional supply necessary to meet the growing demand from mining farms...
Demand for Crypto Experts in India Hikes Remuneration, Vacancies Spike
14.10.2021
A deficit in crypto talent is pushing salaries up in Indian companies engaged with the domestic and global blockchain industry, local media reported quoting data from recent studies. Demand for professionals in the field has been growing rapidly in the past year. Crypto Experience Can Bring up...
Crypto Miners Blamed for Power Supply Deficit in Kazakhstan, Government Mulls Restrictions
3.10.2021
Kazakhstan is facing electricity shortages and cryptocurrency mining has been singled out as the main culprit. Amid an ongoing crackdown in China, the Central Asian nation has become a magnet for crypto miners who are taking advantage of its low electricity rates. Republic of Kazakhstan Sees...
Iran Shuts Down More Illegal Crypto Farms, Bringing Total to Over 5,300
11.9.2021
Authorities in Iran are continuing their crackdown on unauthorized cryptocurrency mining as electricity demand remains high. The country’s power utility company has so far closed down more than 5,300 illegal mining facilities, seizing an enormous amount of coin-minting machines. Power...
Iranian Ministry of Industries Denies Power Shortages Are Caused by Illegal Crypto Miners
2.9.2021
Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has rejected claims blaming illegal cryptocurrency miners for the continuing electricity shortages in the country. The department believes the state-run utility company, Tavanir, has overestimated their role in the power deficit. Illegal Miners...
Abkhazia Holds Talks With Russia to Ensure Electricity Supply for Crypto Miners
24.7.2021
The 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 planning to legalize the industry and source sufficient power supplies from its energy-rich northern neighbor. Abkhazia...
Nigeria Money Printing Controvesy: CBN Governor’s Remarks Attacked, Government Denies It Financed Deficit via Money Printing
21.4.2021
The fallout sparked by reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) printed over $150 million for states’ funding continued a few days after the allegations were initially made. In the latest twist, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) vice-chairman Dan Orbih said the...
China Has 44,000 Blockchain Firms but Faces a Big Tech Talent Deficit
28.8.2020
China’s huge blockchain push means that there are now a staggering 44,000 firms in the country dedicated to the technology – after central and province-level drives to create a network of blockchain hubs that encompasses much of the nation.
However, there are also signs that the rate of expansion...
Bitcoin Miner Riot Blockchain Racks Up $221 Million Deficit
13.5.2020
Despite increasing revenue, Riot Blockchain’s first-quarter financials reveal that the company has relied on equity and debt financing to fund its operations
Bitcoin Mining Markets Heat Up: Ebang’s $41M Deficit, Bitmain’s Alleged 2020 Revenue
10.5.2020
The Chinese ASIC mining rig manufacturer Bitmain reportedly pulled in $300 million in revenue during Q1 2020. Meanwhile, as Bitmain claims to be regaining market share, the firm Ebang recently applied with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for initial public offering (IPO) status....
US Deficit Will Be at Least 6 Times Bitcoin Market Cap — Every Year
24.1.2020
The U.S. budget deficit has shot up 55% as a percentage of GDP since the 1960s
Skandální Madame Deficit: Čím si Marie Antoinetta znepřátelila Francii?
20.11.2019
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