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Regulations
White House Calls for Crypto Mining Standards to Minimize Environmental Impact
The report is the first public response to U.S. President Joe Biden's executive order on crypto, and also called for standards to be set to reduce energy usage.
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By Eliza GkritsiNikhilesh De
Sep 8, 2022 at 2:11 p.m. UTC
Sep 8, 2022
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The breakdown
Could the European Energy Crisis Become a Debt Crisis?
A discussion as Russia keeps the Nord Stream pipeline closed after planned maintenance.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Sep 6, 2022 at 8:37 p.m. UTC
Sep 6, 2022
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The breakdown
Europe’s Energy Crisis
Goldman Sachs is predicting U.K. inflation could hit 22% if natural gas prices remain elevated.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Aug 30, 2022 at 8:23 p.m. UTC
Aug 30, 2022
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Policy
Mining
The End of the Texas Bitcoin Mining Gold Rush
The new era for mining in the state might look more like a slog than a boom – but it could also be better for the electric grid.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Aug 29, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2022
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Low power requirements on blockchain network Tron put it among the most environmentally friendly blockchains existing in the market. (David McNew/Newsmakers/Getty Images)
Technology
Defi
Tron Consumes 99.9% Less Power Than Bitcoin and Ethereum, Crypto Researcher Says
The network consumed power equivalent to 15 U.S. households in a year, the report said.
Low power requirements on blockchain network Tron put it among the most environmentally friendly blockchains existing in the market. (David McNew/Newsmakers/Getty Images)
By Shaurya Malwa
Aug 24, 2022 at 11:33 a.m. UTC
Aug 24, 2022
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Opinion
The More Energy Bitcoin Uses, the Better
The distributed network can help incentivize development in the energy sector leading to a more abundant future, Swan Bitcoin's Steven Lubka writes.
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By Steven Lubka
Aug 23, 2022 at 1:27 p.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2022
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Blackrock
Energy Web Token Jumps 25% After BlackRock Gives Decarbonization Project a Shoutout
The nonprofit that issues the coin received praise from BlackRock for trying to reduce bitcoin mining emissions.
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By Elizabeth Napolitano
Aug 11, 2022 at 3:03 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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Finance
Bitcoin mining
Renewable Energy Company Closes $4.3M Capital Round to Convert Landfill Methane Into Bitcoin
Vespene Energy’s first funding round was led by Polychain Capital.
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By Aoyon Ashraf
Aug 9, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2022
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Finance
Bitcoin mining
Why Bit Digital Is Expanding Into Canada
Bit Digital Chief Strategy Officer Samir Tabar joined CoinDesk TV’s “All About Bitcoin,” to discuss the mining company’s bid to increase hosting capacity in Canada.
Mining rigs in Plattsburgh, NY. (Fran Velasquez/CoinDesk)
By Fran Velasquez
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:33 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2022
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Bitcoin miners are unplugging rigs because of of lower prices and other energy needs (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Technology
Bitcoin mining
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops as Miners Feel the Texas Heat
It's the third consecutive downward adjustment – the first time that's happened since last July.
Bitcoin miners are unplugging rigs because of of lower prices and other energy needs (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Jul 22, 2022 at 12:27 p.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2022
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