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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...
Bitcoin Mining Council survey estimates a 56% sustainable power mix in Q2
2.7.2021
According to the Bitcoin Mining Council, the global Bitcoin mining industry now uses 56% sustainable energy
Blockchain Goes Green: Signum – the Truly Sustainable Blockchain Steps Into the Light
1.7.2021
Zürich, Switzerland, 1 July 2021 – Anyone with a green conscience can now join the crypto movement. The next generation and world’s first truly sustainable blockchain Signum is now live. As a fully integrated smart platform featuring multiple innovations, Signum is a one-stop...
PORT: Harnessing Sustainable Power for Cloud and Volunteer Computing
30.6.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
With an ever-increasing demand for computing power, PORT Network launches the first dApp to merge both Cloud and Volunteer computing on the blockchain.
28th June 2021, Düsseldorf, Germany - The demand...
PORT Network: DApp to Harness Sustainable Processing Power for Both Cloud and Volunteer Computing
28.6.2021
PRESS RELEASE. With an ever-increasing demand for computing power, PORT Network launches the first dApp to merge both Cloud and Volunteer computing on the blockchain. 28th June 2021, Düsseldorf, Germany – The demand for increased computing power is growing at an exponential rate....
50,000 electric vehicle charging stations in Europe to offer crypto payments
25.6.2021
Over the next three years, 50,000 EV charging stations across Europe will start accepting crypto payments
Square Takes a Swipe at the Bitcoin Energy Debate With $5 Million Solar Mining Investment
6.6.2021
As the conversation about Bitcoin’s energy consumption reaches a fever pitch, Jack Dorsey’s payment provider Square has unveiled plans to fund a sustainable bitcoin mining facility in conjunction with Blockstream. Mining Project to Serve as Scalable Proof of Concept Bitcoin faces...
‘Pointless but incredible'— New electric car mines crypto while it's parked
2.6.2021
Canadian light electric vehicle manufacturer Daymak has announced an electric car that can mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies while parked