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Iranian Bitcoin miners to enjoy special electricity access
The Iranian Government has granted cryptocurrency miners exclusive access to electricity from three power... The post Iranian Bitcoin miners to enjoy special electricity access appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-9-22 13:37 | |
Iran Grants Bitcoin Miners Exclusive Access To Electricity at Three Power Plants
Iran has granted bitcoin miners exclusive access to electricity generated from three power plants for their mining activities, according to state power utility Thermal Power Plant Holding Company (TPPH). дальше »
2020-9-23 04:00 | |
Major Iranian Power Company to Sell Electricity to Crypto Miners
After obtaining clearance to begin crypto mining operations, some power companies in Iran are planning to also sell electricity to cryptocurrency miners in the country. Iran is apparently becoming one of the major cryptocurrency mining hubs outside China. дальше »
2020-9-22 20:11 | |
Malaysian Police Shut Down Crypto Mining Operation for $600k Electricity Theft
Sept 1, 2020 — Two Malaysian cryptocurrency mining facilities have been raided by law enforcement for an alleged electricity theft totaling more than $600k. According to reports by local news outlet The Star, the raids were conducted as a joint operation between Malaysia’s Energy Commission, the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) power utility firm, and local […] The post Malaysian Police Shut Down Crypto Mining Operation for $600k Electricity Theft appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-9-2 12:50 | |
Bitcoin Bound to React to Raised Electricity Costs in Inner Mongolia’s Crypto Mining Farms
Former Head of Inner Mongolia Electric Power Company was allegedly investigated by Chinese Authorities, following a recent disclosure that Inner Mongolia had suspended subsidized electricity costs for 21 out of 30 Bitcoin mining farms. дальше »
2020-8-29 16:41 | |
Malaysian Crypto Miners Caught Stealing $59,000 per Month in Electricity
Malaysian authorities have arrested five individuals for stealing electricity to power their illegal cryptocurrency mining operations. Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) disclosed today that the band of illegal crypto miners was taken into custody for stealing at least $59,000 worth of electricity per month. дальше »
2020-8-13 12:30 | |
Power Ledger allows households to localise renewable power grids using blockchain
The solution will enable resilient, low cost and localised renewable electricity markets Blockchain startup,... The post Power Ledger allows households to localise renewable power grids using blockchain appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-22 15:24 | |
Ukrainian Power Plants May Use Excess Electricity to Mine Cryptocurrencies
The Ministry of Energy in Ukraine thinks power plants could be used for crypto mining companies; considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy. Crypto mining is one of the most efficient ways of using excess energy, argues the Ministry in a Facebook post from May 6th. дальше »
2020-5-7 20:19 | |
Chinese Kennel Owner Caught Stealing Electricity to Power Underground Bitcoin Mining Farm
The largest oil field in the People’s Republic of China has been a target for individuals and organizations attempting to mine bitcoins with free electricity. After a bunch of mining farm operators allegedly got caught last summer, a dog kennel owner was recently busted for running cable lines in order to siphon free electricity from […] The post Chinese Kennel Owner Caught Stealing Electricity to Power Underground Bitcoin Mining Farm appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-4-30 19:39 | |
Bitcoin Miners to Thrive Post Halving after Local Chinese Gov’t’s Surprising Move
Ya’an, a Chinese city that contributes 50 percent of the total hash power to the Bitcoin network, offers cheap electricity to miners right ahead of halving. The mountainous region, while awaiting a rainy season, wants to give away its excess electricity to “support the implementation of blockchain industry development,” according to a public guidance document. дальше »
2020-4-28 10:38 | |
Bitcoin Fever Ahead of Halving, NY Power Plant Mines $50K BTC Daily With Surplus Electricity
Since Bitcoin (BTC) value peaked at $20,000 during the 2017 bull market and became the best performing asset of the last decade, everyone has wanted a [digital] piece of it. It's unsurprising, though, especially when since its value has increased. дальше »
2020-3-6 20:45 | |
Ripple’s CEO is up in arms over Bitcoin and Ethereum: here’s why
One key aspect that makes Bitcoin different from fiat currencies is that it is mined; those that want to mint BTC must put computational power to work and spend electricity to do so, which comes in stark contrast to fiat money, which can be infinitely printed and without much “work. дальше »
2020-3-5 05:02 | |
Bitcoin hashpower: The need to move out of China
China is seen as a dominant force when it comes to Bitcoin mining and the concentration of hash power. Cheap electricity has aided this East Asian country in hosting the majority of mining activities. дальше »
2020-3-2 18:00 | |
Bitcoin hashrate surges to all-time high after Chinese government pressures miners to scale down operations
Just after regional authorities reportedly urged Bitcoin miners to reduce electricity consumption in Sichuan — a province that could account for up to 50 percent of global hash power — BTC’s hash rate rocketed to a new all-time high. дальше »
2020-1-3 11:27 | |
Blockchain P2P Solar Energy Trading Goes Live in India
Uttar Pradesh, the largest state in India by landmass and population, has become the first in the country to launch a blockchain-powered solar energy trading infrastructure. The pilot project will see state government buildings generating electricity using solar rooftops — which will then be sold to neighboring households and office spaces using Power Ledger’s blockchain […] The post Blockchain P2P Solar Energy Trading Goes Live in India appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-12-2 13:53 | |
India: Major Electricity Firm Adopts Power Ledger (POW) DLT Solution
BSES, New Delhi’s major electricity distribution company has integrated Power Ledger’s (POW) distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution into its processes to allow residents to trade their excess solar energy in a frictionless way, reports Energyworld on November 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-11-14 20:00 | |
Bitcoin Mining Now Consumes A Quarter Percent Of Global Electricity
Bitcoin mining consumes a large amount of energy, and in return for the upfront electricity costs, miners are rewarded with a set amount of BTC for validating each block added to Bitcoin’s blockchain. дальше »
2019-11-14 22:00 | |
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are guzzling Georgia's hydro power
According to BBC's Sounds podcast, Georgia is one of the top Bitcoin miners in the world considering its annual revenue of $0.5 billion. The electricity consumption of Bitfury for Bitcoin mining is inThe post Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are guzzling Georgia's hydro power appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-11-9 18:30 | |
Gigajoule ICO
Gigajoule Floating Solutions is an electricity generation company. It creates fully operational, gas-based power plants, floating on barges. It uses proven technologies together with Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technologies to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. дальше »
2019-11-7 11:33 | |
Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Nears Belgium, Finland Figures
Bitcoin’s hashrate reached new record highs this week, leading one study to estimate its total energy consumption now matches some EU nations. More Power Than Belgium? According to the latest data from the University of Cambridge, the Bitcoin network uses around 79. дальше »
2019-10-24 14:00 | |
Thief jeopardizes state secrets by using nuclear power plant to mine cryptocurrency
People will do anything to get their hands on that sweet cryptocurrency including, perhaps one of the most audacious yet, using secret areas in a nuclear power plant to hide and power mining machines. дальше »
2019-8-22 11:42 | |
Heavy Rain And Mudslides Disrupt BTC Miners In China
Heavy rain has resulted in mudslides in China’s Sichuan province, disrupting bitcoin mining operations in the area and forcing some hydroelectric power plants to stop generating electricity.
дальше »2019-8-21 19:23 | |
Malaysian Firm Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Reports Crypto Miners Stealing $25 Million in Electricity
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), an electric power company from Malaysia, has recently accused Bitcoin miners of robbing electricity from it. According to the company, around $25 million USD worth of electric power was lost due to Bitcoin miners who illegally used it. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:32 | |
Malaysia Loses $25 Million due to Electricity Theft from Bitcoin Miners
Coinspeaker Malaysia Loses $25 Million due to Electricity Theft from Bitcoin MinersMalaysia’s power utility company is now targeting Bitcoin miners who have been stealing electricity to power their mining activity. дальше »
2019-8-16 21:03 | |
Malaysian Electricity Authority Nab Illegal Bitcoin Miners
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Malaysia’s state-owned electricity company has raided 33 buildings illegally using its energy for bitcoin mining operations that gulped RM3. 2 million (roughly $763k) worth of power whereas they only paid a bill of only RM219 ($52), according to a report by local news source, malaymail August 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-9 17:00 | |
Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:19 | |
How Big Hydro Power Partners With Bitcoin Miners to Prevent Energy Waste
We are often told that the verification of bitcoin transactions eats a lot of energy. The largely inaccurate comparison to a small country, the size of Ireland or Denmark, is evoked thanks to numerous clickbait headlines. дальше »
2019-7-23 16:00 | |
Bitcoin Mining Hotspot Iran Drafts Electricity Tariffs for Crypto Miners
The government of Iran has opted to introduce specific electricity prices for cryptocurrency mining. The west Asian country, which has had a complicated relationship with cryptocurrency in the past, plans to set prices around the same tariffs that are used for exporting electricity. дальше »
2019-7-22 15:32 | |
Top 5 Cheapest Countries to Mine Bitcoin
If you’re thinking about dusting off your ASIC now that BTC price has recovered, you may want to pack your bags as well. Check out the top five cheapest countries to mine Bitcoin below. The Cheapest Places to Mine Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin can be a profitable business if you live in a handful of countries. дальше »
2019-7-16 21:00 | |
Bitcoin’s Energy Use Isn’t Crazy, Rivals Switzerland’s Power Consumption
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has released an index of sorts devoted to macro data about Bitcoin, all of it relating to electricity consumption. Tree Huggers Take Solace Historically, one great objection to Bitcoin has been its perceived large-scale energy consumption. дальше »
2019-7-6 20:35 | |
Iranian Authorities Impound 1,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines
Power officials in Iran have seized 1,000 bitcoin mining machines in two abandoned factories turned into mining farms in the central province of Yazd, Iran. The officials claim the cryptocurrency mining equipment was seized because their operators illegally made use of government-subsidized electricity, according to a Tech2 report on June 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-29 01:00 | |
Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin miners, says mining with state electricity is a no-no
Authorities in Iran have seized around 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines from two abandoned factories, according to Reuters. The report hasn’t stated what cryptocurrency was being mined, or for how long the farm had been operating. дальше »
2019-6-28 11:41 | |
Chinese Bitcoin miner arrested for stealing electricity from oil well
Authorities in China have arrested a man after he reportedly stole electricity from an oil well to mine Bitcoin. The arrest was made after the police received a phone call from Daqing Oilfield, located in Haerken district (Tsitsihar, China) on May 28th. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:23 | |
Chinese Bticoin Miners Allegedly Stealing Electricity Through Fish Ponds To Power Mining Activity
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Allegedly Stealing Electricity Through Fish Ponds To Power Mining Activity One of the problems with Bitcoin mining is its halving. Bitcoin’s next halving is expected to take place about a year from now in May 2020. дальше »
2019-6-13 21:53 | |
Iran’s Energy Minister Wants Crypto Miners Charged Real Electricity Prices
Iran’s deputy energy minister has said that power bills for crypto mining should be calculated in real electricity prices and no longer subsidized
дальше »2019-6-11 14:04 | |
Bitcoin Mining Via Solar Power: Risks, Rewards And More Profitable?
Better To Mine Bitcoin With Solar? A great deal of energy goes into mining bitcoin cash and bitcoin core due to the amount of power necessary to keep ASIC machines going. So much power is needed that people have started raising the issue, which is that the money spent on electricity to mine is more […] дальше »
2019-6-4 21:36 | |
Chinese Listed Companies and Bitcoin Mining: Partner or Predator?
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Some Chinese listed companies have jumped on the bandwagon of bitcoin mining following the bitcoin bull run throughout 2017, either under the guise of cloud computing or providing mining hosting services, in an effort to bypass regulations considering the country’s tough stance on bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:53 | |
China Throws Bitcoin-Mining Grandma in Jail for Electricity Theft
By CCN: Chinese authorities sentenced a 61-year-old grandmother to four months in jail for stealing electricity while mining bitcoin. Qiuping Tang was also fined 10,000 yuan (about $1,500) for electricity theft. дальше »
2019-5-28 20:15 | |