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Sustainable Bitcoin Miner, Merkle Standard Buys 13,500 BITMAIN Mining Rigs for Eastern Washington Flagship Site
21.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Irvine, California, January 21, 2022: Merkle Standard, a sustainable digital asset mining platform, announced a new miner purchase order from Bitmain Technologies Limited. The executed purchase agreement is for 13,500 mining rigs from the leading ASIC mining manufacturer and aligns...
Bitcoin mining becomes more sustainable: Mining Council's Q4 survey
19.1.2022
“This quarter we saw the trend continue with dramatic improvements to Bitcoin mining energy efficiency and sustainability,” said the Founder and CEO of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor
Ruling Party Sources Deny Plan to Levy 40% Tax on Crypto Yields in Turkey
9.1.2022
The government in Turkey does not intend to impose a 40-percent levy on crypto-related gains as has been alleged, members of the ruling AKP party have indicated to the local press. They have also emphasized that the current regulatory efforts are aimed at creating a sustainable environment for...
Enterprise blockchain to play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable future
11.12.2021
Companies are turning to enterprise blockchain-based solutions to meet environmental sustainability goals as well as business demands
Norway Mulls Backing Sweden’s Call for Euro Ban on Crypto Mining
19.11.2021
The government in Norway is considering ways to limit the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and may support Swedish proposals to that end, including a European ban on proof-of-work mining. The European Commission has revealed it is already working to promote a transition to “more...
Bitcoin miners look toward nuclear power for sustainable energy
11.11.2021
Several major players say that nuclear energy might be the best choice for Bitcoin miners
Genesis Digital Assets announces new data center in Texas
2.11.2021
Genesis Digital Assets' new Bitcoin Texan mining center will have a capacity of 300 megawatts
Bitfarms Mega-Mining Facility Raises Concerns Among Legislators in Argentina
25.10.2021
The construction of a bitcoin mega-mining farm in Argentina by Bitfarms is raising concerns for legislators. Martín Berhongaray, a national deputy, recently presented a resolution to force the government to disclose information about the installation of the facility, through representatives...
Ensuring a Greener Blockchain with DSC2021
14.10.2021
Greener Blockchain, Cleaner Crypto and Sustainable Energy Aligned with UAE 2030 Vision The growing consensus is that businesses must play a crucial role in combating climate change. Over the past four years, investments in digitization and sustainability have doubled, peaking at $40 trillion...
Charitable sustainable NFTs for the United Nations’ 17 SDGs
25.9.2021
A green post-COVID-10 recovery in accordance with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is possible with blockchain and NFTs
Remittances to Africa Set to Drop by 5.4 % to $41 Billion — Covid-19 Pandemic and High Sending Costs Blamed
21.9.2021
According to findings from the Continental Migration Report 2021, remittances to African countries are projected to decrease from the $44 billion recorded in 2020 to $41 billion. The Covid Effect As expected, the Covid-19 pandemic is identified as one of the main causes of the decline. However...
Chairman of Nigerian Economic Crimes Commission: Crypto Growth Is a ‘Far Greater Danger to the World Economy’
8.9.2021
The chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has singled out the growth of cryptocurrencies as something that now poses “a far greater danger to the world economy.” Therefore, in order to deal with such dangers or threats, Bawa...
Inching closer to global agreement on taxing the sustainable digital economy
17.8.2021
The G20, OECD and other international agencies are set to implement a multilateral approach to tax policy to achieve sustainability goals
Fed Governor Lael Brainard Can’t Imagine Future Without Digital Dollar
31.7.2021
Pointing to a number of reasons why a digital version of the U.S. dollar should be created, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard insisted that not having one wouldn’t lead to a sustainable future. The central bank official believes a digital dollar will have both international and domestic...
US Bitcoin miner Stronghold files for $100M IPO to fund massive expansion
28.7.2021
Sustainably focused and vertically integrated Bitcoin mining company Stronghold Digital Mining has filed for a $100 million initial public offering with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
SpaceX owns Bitcoin, Elon Musk and Nic Carter believe BTC is becoming greener
22.7.2021
Musk revealed that SpaceX owns Bitcoin and that Tesla may be close to accepting BTC payments again after looking into BTC’s sustainability
Compass Mining Partners With Oklo to Power Bitcoin Mining Operations With Advanced Fission
15.7.2021
Bitcoin mining firm Compass Mining announced the company has entered a 20-year partnership with Oklo Inc., a California-based firm that produces clean, emission-free energy via advanced fission. Oklo explains the company is committed to providing 150 megawatts (MW) of clean power to Compass...
How Blockchain Tech Can Help Drive a Sustainable Future
9.7.2021
In this second Consensus 2021 episode, our guests address subtleties and niches within environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG). These range from indigenous resource allocation and tracking to building sustainable supply chains from the ground up and applying big data to consumer water...
New York locals accuse gas-fired mining operation of heating Seneca Lake
6.7.2021
Residents are concerned over the environmental impact of Greenidge’s gas-fired Bitcoin mining plant, asserting that the firm is heating the lake and may be killing marine life
Bitcoin Mining Report Claims Miner Energy Consumption Mix 56% Sustainable in Q2
4.7.2021
During the last three months, there’s been a significant focus on the effects bitcoin mining has on the global environment. While many have claimed bitcoin mining is bad for the environment and many others have stressed that it affects the environment in a positive way, either way, most...