Bitcoin Miners Consume Fossil Fuels Equivalent to 3.5 Million Cars: NY Times

The New York Times recently exposed substantial environmental and economic impact of Bitcoin mining in United States, reporting that 85% of miners' energy comes from fossil fuels дальше »

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The future of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) with IOTEX founder – SlateCast #62

In this episode of the SlateCast, IOTEX co-founder Raullen Chai discusses the potential of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) in bridging real-world and blockchain technology. He mentions sectors such as energy storage, sensor networks, and wireless connectivity as prime candidates for DePIN adoption. дальше »

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First Texas, Now North Carolina to Ban Crypto Mining

Critics of bitcoin mining have raised concerns about the amount of energy it consumes and its associated carbon emissions. This has led some to label crypto mining as an environmental hazard, with North Carolina joining Texas in taking steps to regulate power usage. дальше »

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Bitcoin presents a 'generational investment opportunity,' but do the whales disagree

Bitcoin's price and energy costs indicate a positive outlook for BTC in the long run Large addresses and whales do not share the same sentiment either Bitcoin's [BTC] recent rally has broughThe post Bitcoin presents a 'generational investment opportunity,' but do the whales disagree appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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JP Morgan CEO Suggests Land Expropriations, Why This Could Drive Investors Towards Bitcoin

The CEO of banking behemoth JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, made several controversial statements that could support Bitcoin’s bullish long-term thesis. According to a report from the Telegraph, Dimon claims that the government “should seize private” property to build renewable energy projects. 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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More than 50% of Bitcoin mining uses renewable energy

The majority of power used in Bitcoin mining comes from renewable energy sources, according to research by ESG analyst and investor Daniel Batten. The post More than 50% of Bitcoin mining uses renewable energy appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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SHIB Price Analysis for March 31

Does SHIB have enough energy for growth? дальше »

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Policymakers struggle to rein in sticky core inflation

Quick Take Core inflation is the change in the cost of goods and services that do not include sectors such as energy and food. The post Policymakers struggle to rein in sticky core inflation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Texas Senate Committee Hears Testimony On Bill That Would Ban Certain Energy Arrangements With Bitcoin Miners

Pierre Rochard, VP of research at Riot Platforms testified yesterday that Bitcoin is a net positive for the state. 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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SOL/USD price prediction as it struggles to hold above $20

Solana builds energy to break above stiff resistance Bullish flag pattern points to $40 Conservative traders should wait for the market to move first Solana is a blockchain rivaling Ethereum, and it is moving in a relatively tight range against the US dollar. дальше »

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How Irish farmers turn cow dung into digital gold (Bitcoin)

Tom Campbell, an Irish dairy farmer who runs a farm in County Armagh, is using excess energy from his farm to mine Bitcoin.

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‘Skull of Satoshi’ Creator Turns Optimistic on Bitcoin Mining With Renewable Energy

The creator of the 'Skull of Satoshi' sculpture took to Twitter to express optimism about Bitcoin mining using green energy. The post ‘Skull of Satoshi’ Creator Turns Optimistic on Bitcoin Mining With Renewable Energy appeared first on BeInCrypto. 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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Core Scientific Bankruptcy Judge Approves Transfer of Over $20M of Equipment to Its Exclusive Energy Negotiator

Core Scientific had stopped paying Priority Power Management in May 2022. дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for March 17

Does Bitcoin (BTC) have enough energy for midterm growth? дальше »

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Management Software Can Help Bitcoin Miners Realize Their Energy Potential

With effective management software, bitcoin miners can take full advantage of the industry’s unique efficiencies and potential profits. дальше »

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Bitcoin hashprice drops as miners face possible 30% energy tax

Bitcoin’s (BTC) hashprice has significantly plummeted in recent weeks, dropping to its early January levels — a potential sign that the mining bull run might be over. The post Bitcoin hashprice drops as miners face possible 30% energy tax appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Biden budget proposal aims to reduce deficit by $74M in 2024 via energy tax on crypto miners

The Biden administration has proposed a new tax on crypto mining, as seen in a 2024 budget plan published by the White House on March 9. The post Biden budget proposal aims to reduce deficit by $74M in 2024 via energy tax on crypto miners appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Sustainable sources mined over 90% of BTC during January, February

Miners that use sustainable energy sources accounted for 91. 3% of Bitcoin (BTC) mining during the first two months of the year, according to data shared by Climate Tech Vice President Daniel Batten. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Energy Efficiency Keeps Improving Despite Environmental FUD

According to recent findings, the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) properties of Bitcoin mining continue to improve. The post Bitcoin Mining Energy Efficiency Keeps Improving Despite Environmental FUD appeared first on BeInCrypto. 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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TeraWulf’s nuclear-powered Bitcoin mining facility goes online

TeraWulf (WULF) has launched its Nautilus Cryptomine facility marking the inauguration of the first bitcoin mining facility in the US powered by nuclear energy. The post TeraWulf’s nuclear-powered Bitcoin mining facility goes online appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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How Bitcoin Mining Is Adapting To The Energy Transition

Researching more than 100 bitcoin mining companies, it’s clear that this industry is poised to advance energy consumption more than any other. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Energy Problem: Is Proof of Stake the Solution?

Bitcoin users are exploring Proof of Stake as a sustainable alternative to its energy-intensive Proof of Work algorithm. The post Bitcoin’s Energy Problem: Is Proof of Stake the Solution? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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TSLA Stock Declines Over 5% as Tesla Goes Short on Specifics on New Products or Services at 2023 Investor Day

Coinspeaker TSLA Stock Declines Over 5% as Tesla Goes Short on Specifics on New Products or Services at 2023 Investor Day The automaker plans to ramp up battery production for all vehicles and utility-scale energy storage systems. дальше »

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US Congress Eyes Crypto Mining Energy Consumption Despite Sustainability Attempts

Crypto and Bitcoin mining operations continue to lock horns with US Congress over their energy consumption. Read how miners are coping. The post US Congress Eyes Crypto Mining Energy Consumption Despite Sustainability Attempts appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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PODCAST: Has Avalanche solved the blockchain trilemma?

Key Takeaways Avalanche is the world’s fifteenth biggest cryptocurrency by market cap John Nahas, Vice President of Business Development at the firm behind Avalanche, Ava Labs joins the podcast He chats through launching so recently (2020), the bull and bear markets, attempting to solve the blockchain trilemma, Avalanche’s energy output, tribalism in crypto, regulation and […] The post PODCAST: Has Avalanche solved the blockchain trilemma? appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Iceland Becomes Largest Bitcoin Hash Rate Producer Per Capita

Iceland has become a powerhouse in the realm of Bitcoin mining due to its abundance of renewable geothermal and hydropower energy. The post Iceland Becomes Largest Bitcoin Hash Rate Producer Per Capita appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Energy Giant Saudi Aramco Signs Agreement With droppGroup to Build Web3 Tech

Saudi Aramco will explore co-developing blockchain-based technologies that could benefit its workers. дальше »

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The Majority Of Bitcoin Mining Is Fueled By Sustainable Energy

Contrary to a Cambridge University study, Bitcoin mining leverages 52.6% sustainable energy, making it an appealing ESG investment. дальше »

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PEGA Pool Announces the Official Launch of Its Eco-friendly Bitcoin Mining Pool

UK-based PEGA Pool announces the official launch of its eco-friendly Bitcoin mining pool that enables clients to offset their carbon footprint and incentivizes them to use renewable energy. дальше »

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PEGA Pool Announces the Official Launch of Its Eco-friendly Bitcoin Mining Pool

Swanage, United Kingdom, 14th February, 2023, Chainwire  UK-based PEGA Pool announces the official launch of its eco-friendly Bitcoin mining pool that enables clients to offset their carbon footprint and incentivizes them to use renewable energy. дальше »

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Майнеры биткоинов наращивают парк оборудования

Iris Energy введет в работу S19j Pro на сумму в 67 млн долларов, а BiNile начнет работать с более чем 29,6 тыс. майнерами биткоинов. Австралийский майнер биткоинов, Iris Energy, который полностью работает на возобновляемых источниках энергии, в ближайшие месяцы дополнительно запустит в эксплуатацию S19j Pro производства компании Bitmain на общую сумму в 67 млн долларов. В […] дальше »

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While Canada fights Bitcoin mining, Play-to-Earn cryptos like Metacade gain popularity

Canada has become the latest country to fight Bitcoin mining with the news that the city of Quebec wants to end selling cheap power to crypto miners in response to rising global energy prices. Government-owned Hydro-Quebec recently asked the provincial regulator to reallocate the 270 megawatts of energy previously set aside for mining Bitcoin. дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren Wants Miners to Disclose Energy Use

Warren is now calling for greater transparency from cryptocurrency miners due to concerns over the environmental impact of Bitcoin, the bellwether cryptocurrency дальше »

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Green Energy: Encomiums As Bitcoin Mining Goes Nuclear in the U.S.

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Bitcoin Miners Surface for Air as Sliding Natural Gas Price Provides Cost Relief

Energy producers finally have incentives to work with bitcoin miners as the price of natural gas drops from historic highs. дальше »

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Russia’s Gazprombank recommends slow CBDC rollout fearing loss of income

Gazprombank, a subsidiary of a state-owned energy corporation, which participates in Russia’s CBDC initiative, fears losing a part of its income as the digital ruble replaces traditional fiat currency. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner Digihost Completes Controversial Power Plant Acquisition, Doubling Energy Capacity

Environmental groups opposed the transaction on the grounds that it impedes New York's greenhouse gas emissions goals. дальше »

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US lawmakers want crypto miners to share energy and emissions data

The letter highlighted all the grey areas in the management of crypto mining and the possibility of addressing them. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Firms Hut 8 and US Bitcoin Corp. Announce Merger

The merged company will have access to 825 MW energy, including infrastructure operations with renewable and zero-emission energy sources. дальше »

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Kazakhstan's President Signs Legislation to Limit Energy Usage of Crypto Mining

The new legislation also calls for government-approved mining pools. дальше »

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Democratic Lawmakers Look to Compel Crypto Miners to Disclose Energy and Emissions Data

In a letter to the EPA and Department of Energy, the Senate and House members seemed impatient for more data from miners. дальше »

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Shares of Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Slump on Merger With US Bitcoin Corp.

The combined company will have access to 825 MW of energy capacity. дальше »

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IOTA promotes sustainable energy consumption with EnergieKnip

IOTA (MIOTA/USD) is helping promote energy savings across the Netherlands and boosting local economies in the process. This is the latest in IOTA news, with developer BlockchainLab Drenthe noting in a blog update on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 that all this has been possible via the EnergieKnip incentive program . дальше »

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Crypto Mining Brings Stability to Grids, Prevents Renewable Energy Waste

Crypto mining is being utilized in demand response within the energy industry, particularly in Texas where the market is unregulated. The post Crypto Mining Brings Stability to Grids, Prevents Renewable Energy Waste appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin miner Hut 8 takes stoush with Ontario power supplier to court

The lawsuit escalates a months-long dispute between the crypto miner and one of its energy suppliers in Canada.

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin City wins architectural design award

El Salvador is the first country that recognised Bitcoin as legal tender. Bitcoin City has been recognised as a sustainable and highly efficient project. El Salvador is building the new city in the country’s East, with clean energy entirely sourced from nearby volcanoes. дальше »

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