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Quebec's energy manager to seek government approval to stop powering crypto miners
3.11.2022
Energy provider Hydro-Québec cited the high energy demands anticipated in the Canadian winter in its reasons to reallocate 270 megawatts from crypto mining firms
Record hash rates may see Big Oil become a major BTC mining player
2.11.2022
Big Oil’s influence over the Bitcoin network is growing stronger due to surging hash rates and distressed mining companies
BTC miner CleanSpark scoops up thousands of miners amid 'distressed markets'
2.11.2022
CleanSpark bought over 3,800 mining machines at $15.50 per terahash – far below the current market price of $22.94 and an 85.4% discount from the all-time high costs of $106.62 in Dec. 2021
The Merge brings down Ethereum’s network power consumption by over 99.9%
29.10.2022
Before the Merge upgrade, in 2022, the energy consumption of Ethereum ranged between 46.31 terawatt hour (TWh) per year to 93.98 TWh per year
Moldova Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Amid Energy Crisis Caused by War in Ukraine
28.10.2022
The government of Moldova has decided to suspend crypto mining activities in the country as it’s facing a major energy crisis. The move is part of emergency measures to reduce power consumption with energy supplies dwindling due to the escalating conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Authorities...
Aspen Creek Digital and Compass Mining to Host Thousands of Bitcoin Mining Rigs at Texas Solar Farm
26.10.2022
On October 26, the bitcoin mining operator Aspen Creek Digital Corporation (ACDC) announced that the company has commenced operations at its solar farm-powered high performance computing center (HPCC) in Texas. ACDC further detailed that the company inked a deal with the firm Compass Mining...
Bitcoin miners rethink business strategies to survive long-term
26.10.2022
A look at why some Bitcoin miners continue to thrive in the bear market while others need to rethink their strategies in order to continue operations
Sub-$20K Bitcoin price puts BTC miner profits under pressure as hash rate soars
25.10.2022
Soaring hash rate, high electricity costs and BTC price hovering under $20,000 for months is complicating matters for Bitcoin miners
What does the global energy crisis mean for crypto markets?
25.10.2022
While miners stand to be significantly affected by the current power crisis, there is still some hope that the prevailing macro conditions could work in favor of the crypto industry
Celsius Network defaults on payments to Core Scientific, causing financial unrest
21.10.2022
Core Scientific claims to be losing approximately $53,000 per day to cover the increased electricity tariffs that Celsius refuses to pay
Low hash price, soaring energy costs spell tough Q3 for Bitcoin miners
21.10.2022
The third quarter of 2022 has not been any kinder to Bitcoin mining operators in North America and Europe
EU to Target Crypto Miners’ Power Usage as Union Relies Less on Russian Energy
19.10.2022
Authorities in Brussels are taking steps to reduce power consumption, including in cryptocurrency mining, as the EU faces limited energy supplies from Russia, the reliance on which it has been trying to lower. New energy efficiency labeling is to address the growing electricity usage in the crypto...
Europe moves toward regulatory action on crypto’s environmental impact, energy use
18.10.2022
After rejecting a proposal to ban crypto mining, the EU is looking at disclosure and mitigation measures to make crypto assets more sustainable in the coming years
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Warns About World War III
14.10.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned about World War Three. “Are you ready for World War III?” he asked, adding that “History shows wars are about energy: oil and coal.” Robert Kiyosaki on World War III and the Energy...
US Lawmakers Send Inquiry to ERCOT CEO Over Texas Crypto Mining and Its Effects on the So-Called Climate Crisis
13.10.2022
A number of Democratic U.S. policymakers have written a letter to the CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in order to inquire about the cryptocurrency mining operations in the state. The letter that stems from senator Elizabeth Warren’s office says that the lawmakers...
Gas-to-Bitcoin Firm Crusoe Energy Acquires the Operating Assets of Great American Mining
13.10.2022
The Denver-based gas-to-bitcoin infrastructure company Crusoe Energy announced on Wednesday that it acquired the operating assets of Great American Mining (GAM). The acquisition gives Crusoe over 10 megawatts (MW) of mining capacity and 4,000 ASIC mining rigs. Digital Flare Mitigation Firm Crusoe...
Senator Warren leads the charge against energy consumption claims on Texas crypto miners
12.10.2022
According to a letter penned by seven U.S. lawmakers, ERCOT was "intimately connected" with the growth of crypto mining in Texas
Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms and Their Role in Sustainable Blockchain Development
9.10.2022
Gwendolyn Regina is Investment Director at BNB Chain, the blockchain developed by major crypto exchange Binance.__________
Blockchain sustainability has become essential. As the technology scales, new blockchains must be green.
You might have heard the saying, “Bitcoin uses more electricity than...
Norway Prepares to Reverse Electricity Tax Cut for Cryptocurrency Miners
8.10.2022
The Norwegian government is reviewing a proposal to abolish the policy of preferential tax treatment for data centers mining cryptocurrency with cheaper electricity. The executive power in Oslo says conditions have changed and the country needs the energy currently used by miners. Mining Firms...
Federal Energy Agencies’ Unwillingness to Act on White House’s Crypto Mining Recommendations Miffs US Lawmaker
5.10.2022
Jared Huffman, a United States lawmaker who advocates for increased scrutiny of crypto-mining entities, has reportedly chastised U.S. energy agencies that he accuses of failing to act on the White House’s call on them to do “reliability assessments of current and projected...