Debt From Above: The Carbon Credit Coup

Latin America is quietly being forced into a carbon market scheme through regional contractual obligations – enforced by the satellites of a US intelligence-linked firm – which seeks to create an inter-continental "smart grid," erode national and local sovereignty, and link carbon-based life to the debt-based monetary system via a Bitcoin sidechain. дальше »

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Avalanche steals the show at GDC 2024 with games like Shrapnel and Off the Grid

Avalanche led the Web3 gaming showcase at GDC 2024, highlighting innovation despite the traditional gaming industry's challenges. дальше »

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5 Ways Bitcoin Mining Benefits Ethiopia

Expansion of Bitcoin mining in Ethiopia offers a route to monetizing a coming massive increase of energy production, and help finance the build out of electrical grid infrastructure. дальше »

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White House Alarmed by Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Power Grid Amid Price Surge

Сообщение White House Alarmed by Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Power Grid Amid Price Surge появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Rethinking Bitcoin Mining: Scholar Critiques Flawed Assumptions in UN Study

The Bitcoin Policy Institute's Margot Paez challenges the UN study on bitcoin mining, highlighting its reliance on outdated sources and flawed methodologies. Her critique emphasizes the evolving sustainability of bitcoin mining and its potential in renewable energy integration and grid management. дальше »

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Exclusive $21,000 USDC Prize Pool With DeGate Grid Strategy Boost

DeGate is launching a Grid Strategy Event, for one week only from 22 – 29 January 2024.    DeGate is a ZK-rollup order book DEX, delivers a CEX-like trading experience: order book trading, zero or very low fees, fast. дальше »

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Хешрейт биткойнов упал на 25%, поскольку техасские майнеры сокращают использование Grid

Операторы майнинга в Техасе сокращают гигаватты энергетических мощностей, чтобы укрепить местную энергосистему. Хешрейт биткойнов за последние три дня снизился на 25%, поскольку операторы майнинга в Техасе сокращают электроэнергию для укрепления местной сети на фоне вспышки холода. дальше »

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Indonesian Authorities Crack Down on Bitcoin Miners Stealing Electricity From National Grid

The thieves allegedly tapped into utility poles of a state-owned energy firm to power mining operations. дальше »

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Bitcoin advocates cite BTC mining as key tool for clean energy and grid balance

A new working paper by Bitcoin advocates and the former head of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) identifies Bitcoin mining as a key tool for clean energy and balancing the grid. In a new academic paper called “Leveraging… дальше »

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Bitget Lists leading smart contracts platform Neutron in its Innovation Zone and Cosmos Ecosystem Zone

Leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 startup Bitget has included the top smart contract platform, Neutron, in its Cosmos Ecosystem Zone and Innovation Zone. Through NTRN/USDT trading pairings, Bitget users can now trade Neutron’s native token, NTRN, on spot and grid markets. дальше »

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Crypto Miners Lobby U.S. Lawmakers to Counter Environmental 'Misunderstanding'

When crypto mining is discussed in the U.S. Congress, it's often tied to claims that mining operations are environmental parasites, sapping finite energy resources. But representatives of that sector flooded offices on Capitol Hill this week to argue their businesses can help stabilize the power grid, tie into renewable resources and foster domestic technology. дальше »

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How Bitcoin Mining Monetizes Grid Resilience, A National Defense Matter

Reinforcing the grid so excess electricity is available during winter months is a matter of national security, mining can help. дальше »

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US Senator Applauds Bitcoin Mining’s Role In Bolstering The Economy And Grid

In an interview with Forbes, Texas Senator Ted Cruz voiced support for Bitcoin mining and affirmed that mining operations benefit the Texas economy and grid. Cruz admired the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency technology and talked about the financial freedom achieved through the uncontrollable nature of Bitcoin. дальше »

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Texas Bitcoin Miners Contend With Energy Overload: A New Model for Grid Resilience?

Texas' Electricity Reliability Council paid Bitcoin mining company Riot Blockchain $31. 7m to temporarily halt operations, potentially preventing a statewide blackout and demonstrating the role Bitcoin miners can play in grid stability. дальше »

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How Bitcoin mining is a model for modern industrial loads

We are moving from a model of fossil-fueled generation, meaning grid operators must find ways to modulate demand up and down, rather than just moving supply up and down. дальше »

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Digital Energy Council Launches Championing Synergy Between Energy and Bitcoin & Crypto Mining

The non-profit advocacy group aims to promote responsible energy development, grid resilience, and economic growth through Bitcoin and crypto mining. дальше »

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Expert Firesback At Bloomberg: Bitcoin Miner Riot Aids Electrical Grid

This summer’s high temperatures have impacted different sectors, including Bitcoin mining in the United States. Several companies in the sector have been shutting down their operations and selling power back to the grid for a profit. дальше »

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Expert Fires Back At Bloomberg: Bitcoin Miner Riot Aids Electrical Grid

This summer’s high temperatures have impacted different sectors, including Bitcoin mining in the United States. Several companies in the sector have been shutting down their operations and selling power back to the grid for a profit. дальше »

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Borneo authorities seize illegal crypto miners running off stolen power

A Malaysian energy supplier uncovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation stealing power from the local grid on the island nation of Borneo. дальше »

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Enhancing Profitability of Wind and Solar Through Bitcoin Mining

It's all about solving "the duck curve" problem on the grid. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week. дальше »

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Riot Platforms at the Heart of Texas' Debate Over Bitcoin Mining’s Effect on the Grid

The world’s biggest bitcoin mine has drawn the ire of some local residents concerned with Bitcoin's community impact. дальше »

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How Texas Became a Global Mecca for Bitcoin Mining

Miners have flocked to the state since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. “Bitcoin is all about freedom,” says one miner. “And in my dealings with the utilities and the regulators, Texas is all about freedom.” дальше »

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MIT Researchers Argue Bitcoin Mining Needs More Studies to Avoid Greenwashing

A new MIT paper says Bitcoin miners may have valid points about the benefits of mining to the grid, but they need to prove these benefits in line with global standards. The post MIT Researchers Argue Bitcoin Mining Needs More Studies to Avoid Greenwashing appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitget: AI for Grid Trading strategies

Bitget, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched an AI-powered feature for its Grid Trading strategies. The new feature aims to make this sophisticated investment method more accessible for new crypto traders without profound expertise in trading. дальше »

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Bitcoin hash rate nears record levels amid Texas grid challenges

Quick Take The Bitcoin network’s computational power, measured by its hash rate, is closing in on its all-time highs. The momentum slowed over the past week due to issues with the Texas power grid amidst a heatwave. дальше »

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Texas Bill That Would Limit Miners' Participation in Cost-Saving Grid Programs Stopped in House Committee

The legislation would have capped the industry's participation in demand response programs. дальше »

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Non-Profit Organization Energy Web Starts Sustainability Registry for Bitcoin Miners

Miners will be scored on their use of clean energy and grid impact. дальше »

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Bitcoin Is a Threat to the Energy-Use Status Quo – and That’s a Good Thing

Banning or taxing crypto mining out of existence isn’t going to solve this country’s issues around power consumption and grid stability – but supporting Bitcoin just might. дальше »

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Jack Butcher Expands Checks NFTs Ecosystem With Physical Print-Backed 'Elements' Collection

The artists' new NFT collection, featuring the signature Checks grid, explores the four classical elements of earth, fire, water and air. дальше »

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The White House’s Bitcoin Mining Tax Undermines Itself

Imposing a levy on mining in the U.S. will send the industry overseas, increasing emissions while depriving the grid of a useful form of “demand response,” says Nic Carter. дальше »

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Marathon Teams Up With Abu Dhabi's Zero Two for Middle East's First Large-Scale Liquid Cooled Bitcoin Mining

The U.S.-based miner is teaming with Zero Two, a digital assets infrastructure development company focused on supporting the power grid of Abu Dhabi. дальше »

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Crypto firm Mawson sells Texas sites for $8.5M ahead of vote on anti-mining bill

A Singapore-based fund manager will purchase Mawson Infrastructure Group's Texas subsidiary and said it will participate in the state energy grid’s load response program. дальше »

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Director Neill Blomkamp unveils “Off The Grid”, an Avalanche-based game

Acclaimed sci-fi director Neill Blomkamp and Oats Studios are developing Off-Grid, a groundbreaking blockchain-based game set on a dedicated Avalanche subnet. дальше »

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Texas Senate committee moves forward on bill removing incentives for crypto miners

Under the proposed legislation, certain crypto mining firms participating in a program to reduce the load on Texas’ energy grid would not receive an abatement on state taxes. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Raises Year-End Hashrate Guidance to 4 EH/s

Fourth-quarter revenue of $23.4 million was driven mainly by selling energy to the power grid rather than crypto mining. дальше »

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Bybit Trading Bot Review & Tutorial – Are ByBit Trading Bots Legit & Profitable?

What Is Bybit Trading Bot? Are you looking for a way to maximize your crypto trading profits? If so, then Bybit’s Grid Bots could be your perfect solution. These automated computer programs are designed to help you buy low and sell high within predetermined intervals. дальше »

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How Bitcoin Helps Stabilize Power Supply Despite Greenpeace Diss

Bitcoin mining contributes to grid efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and a more sustainable financial system, challenging Greenpeace's campaign against its environmental impact and offering a more efficient alternative to traditional banking. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Is Good for the Energy Grid and Good for the Environment

Bitcoin mining should be hailed as an effective tool for a lower emissions future, not demonized as monkey wrench in the works. дальше »

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Bitcoin ATM decline: Over 400 machines went off the grid in under 60 days

Between December 2020 and January 2022, more than 1,000 crypto and Bitcoin ATMs were installed each month.

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Russian government subsidizes crypto mining facility in Siberia

The facility, which opens this year, will possess 30,000 crypto mining machines, hire 100 workers and consume 100 megawatts from the power grid. дальше »

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Binance Will Allow Institutional Investors to Keep Collateral Off the Crypto Exchange

Institutional investors can post collateral off the grid with Binance Custody, the report said. дальше »

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Японский оператор электроэнергии готов направить избыток энергии на майнинг

Tokyo Electric Power Grid (TEPCO) заключила стратегическое соглашение с производителем майнеров биткоинов, компанией TRIPLE-1. Как сообщает Tokyo Electric Power Grid (TEPCO), компания прорабатывает вопрос об использовании избытка энергии для использования в майнинге биткоинов. дальше »

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Japanese power company to utilize excess power for crypto mining

A major Japanese utility company, Tokyo Electric Power Grid (TEPCO), is working with local mining rig manufacturer TRIPLE-1 to capitalize on excess power on its grid. In September, TEPCO establisheThe post Japanese power company to utilize excess power for crypto mining appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Japan’s Largest Power Company, TEPCO, To Mine Bitcoin With Excess Energy

TEPCO Power Grid is deploying bitcoin mining operations across Japan in a partnership with a local semiconductor company to capitalize on excess power. дальше »

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Can Bitcoin survive a Carrington Event knocking out the grid?

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Bitcoin Miners Offered Way to Cut Texas Electricity Usage to Help the Grid

The voluntary program to lower power consumption during high demand period, might go live around Jan. 1, 2023. дальше »

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Paraguay Votes Down Crypto Regulatory Bill in a Blow to Crypto Mining Industry

The bill would cap how much the grid operator can charge bitcoin miners for electricity. дальше »

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Canada's Manitoba Province Enacts 18-Month Moratorium on New Crypto Mining

The local heavily indebted utility has received up to 4.6 GW of requests from miners looking to connect to the grid. дальше »

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Canada's Manitoba Province Enacts 18-Month Moratorium on New Crypto Mining: Reports

The local heavily indebted utility has received up to 4.6 GW of requests from miners looking to connect to the grid. дальше »

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Bybit rolls out Futures grid bot for safer crypto futures trading

Bybit has launched the Futures Grid Bot, an automated, artificial intelligence-powered solution designed to help traders mitigate the risks and price volatility of crypto futures trading. дальше »

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