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Cathedra Bitcoin to Deploy Crypto Miners at 360 Mining's Texas Site
Cathedra will pay $55 per megawatt hour of power used plus 10% of gross bitcoin mined at the site. дальше »
2023-6-3 15:04
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 »
2023-6-1 22:09
Five Factors Making Bitcoin Miners Unique Energy Consumers
Bitcoin miners are uniquely flexible energy consumers we can use as energy tools to help solve several energy problems. дальше »
2022-9-17 03:30
Decentralizing the grid: Operators test blockchain solutions
As today’s energy market becomes decentralized, energy grid operators may need to take a Web3 approach to asset management and security. дальше »
2022-4-15 16:03
Stranded no more? Bitcoin miners could help solve Big Oil's gas problem
Can Bitcoin mining be part of the solution for greenhouse emissions rather than part of the problem?
дальше »2022-3-19 18:03
Russian Ministry wants to legalize Bitcoin mining in specific areas
The proposal aims to recognize crypto mining as a commercial activity and introduce taxes on its realized profits.
дальше »2022-2-15 12:33
Crypto miner in Texas shuts down 99% of operations as winter storm approaches
"We are taking proactive measures to shut down operations, shed load and create additional capacity in response to ERCOT's needs should it be necessary,” said the Texas Blockchain Council on behalf of mining firms. дальше »
2022-2-3 00:45
Single inactive volcano has 90% chance of powering El Salvador's Bitcoin City, according to president
According to Nayib Bukele, should the power consumption of the country’s planned Bitcoin City exceed the volcano’s capacity, geothermal energy can be sourced from other sites. дальше »
2022-1-10 23:15
Another Entire Country Just Banned Crypto Mining
Less than one year after China announced its decision to crack down big time on crypto mining, another country has joined suit in a bid to ease soaring energy prices and blackouts. This week Kosovo, located in southeastern Europe, announced it’s banning mining after spending the last 60 days in a government state of emergency […] дальше »
2022-1-11 22:09
Tezos blockchain notes power savings after PoS switch: PwC report
The switch to proof-of-stake has had noticeable energy saving effects for the Tezos network.
дальше »2021-12-7 18:00
El Salvador president teases geothermal Bitcoin mining farm
El Salvador’s president showed the supposed first steps of a geothermal Bitcoin mining facility.
дальше »2021-9-29 15:28
Bitcoin mining estimated to represent 0.9% of global carbon emissions in 2030
New York Digital Investment Group estimates that Bitcoin mining will not represent more than 0.4% of global electricity consumption over the next decade. дальше »
2021-9-22 07:49
City in Sichuan reportedly orders crypto miners to shut down for investigation
Crypto miners in Ya'an City have reportedly been ordered to temporarily shut down their operations.
дальше »2021-6-18 13:02
Chinese investors reboot Iranian Bitcoin mining facility
A Chinese–Iranian Bitcoin mining facility is set to resume operations after being forced to shut down earlier in the year.
дальше »2021-4-15 14:33
90% of Bitcoin mining comes from ‘dirty energy,’ Miami mayor says
The U.S. should address the environmental problems of Bitcoin mining by providing its clean energy to set up mining hubs, Mayor Francis Suarez said. дальше »
2021-3-29 12:42
Russia has imported its largest Bitcoin miner batch
An unknown client in Russia has stacked 20,000 Bitcoin miners at one of BitRiver’s locations in Siberia.
дальше »2021-2-10 11:13
Bitcoin mining’s future is green, and Russia has the best chance
Despite unclear crypto regulations in the country, Russia may become the leader in sustainable crypto mining.
дальше »2020-10-18 14:00
‘We’re getting paid to produce Bitcoins’ reveals Texas BTC miner
Layer1's plan to sell excess power back to Texans has resulted in 700% profits
дальше »2020-9-2 03:59
Blockchain Energy Trading Pilot Using Bitcoin Sidechain Goes Live in LA
A U.S. startup is setting up a blockchain energy trading pilot in Los Angeles to promote electric van sharing.
дальше »2020-8-8 16:00
Tokyo Power Company to Use Blockchain for Trading Electricity Surplus
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc partnered with Itochu Corporation to start building a blockchain-based system to trade electricity surpluses. дальше »
2020-6-18 11:53
Europe’s Top Miners Share Local Industry Insights
A study surveying reps from top EU mining firms found many believe regulations and protections offset higher electricity costs.
дальше »2020-5-10 06:00
Power Ledger Rolls Out Blockchain-Based Solar Energy Trading in Western Australia
Power Ledger has just signed a deal with the largest medium-density residential developer in Perth to roll out its blockchain-based solar energy trading platform
дальше »2020-4-22 11:27
Bitcoin Impact on Climate Change Negligible, Nearly Half of Emissions From China
Recently, it was reported that Bitcoin mining now consumes as much as a quarter percent of the entire world’s electricity supply, putting it on par or higher than many small nations. However, the actual emissions and impact on climate change, according to a new study, aren’t as negative as once believed. дальше »
2019-11-20 22:00
Armenian IT Company Accused of Illegal Electricity Use to Mine Crypto
An Armenian IT company illegally used $150,000 worth of electricity to mine crypto from inside a hydroelectric plant
дальше »2019-9-22 02:31
Kyrgyzstan Cuts Off Power to 45 Crypto Miners for Overconsumption
Kyrgyzstan cuts off power to 45 crypto mining firms as they consumed more energy than three local regions combined
дальше »2019-9-20 14:37
German Firm Unveils Mobile Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Mining Containers
Newly-developed mobile, air-cooled mining containers can house 144 ASIC miners each to optimize mobility and temperature control for mining pools
дальше »2019-9-9 10:46
U.S. Clean Energy Firm Clearway Energy Will Test Blockchain for Renewable Energy Trading
Clearway Energy Group to pilot program for trading renewable energy credits on a blockchain
дальше »2019-6-30 20:24
Iranian Authorities Confiscate 1,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines
Following a surge in power consumption, Iranian authorities detected and seized 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines
дальше »2019-6-30 19:01
China Authorities Probe Alleged Illegal Bitcoin Mining Sites at Hydro Plants
Authorities in Sichuan province are reportedly probing into local bitcoin mining farms that may have been constructed without official approval. дальше »
2019-5-30 12:00
Bosch and Wien Energie Demo Blockchain-Powered Refrigerator
Electronics giant Bosch and power supplier Wien Energie have revealed a blockchain fridge aimed to enable better control of electricity consumption. дальше »
2019-4-6 21:30
Largest Austrian Energy Provider Debuts DLT-Based E-Car Charger
Major Austrian energy provider Wien Energie and blockchain firm Riddle & Code are exploring the use of DLT for electric car charging stations
дальше »2019-3-30 00:45
Germany: Suspects Arrested for Stealing Electricity in Crypto Mining Operation
German police in the city of Klingenthal have reportedly arrested six suspects for stealing electricity to fuel a crypto mining operation
дальше »2019-2-7 03:50
Japanese IT Giant Fujitsu Completes Test of Blockchain Electricity Sharing Project
Japan’s Fujitsu is now taking on electricity sharing using blockchain technology
дальше »2019-1-30 13:19
Suspected Electricity Thief Arrested After Mining $3 Million in Bitcoin, Ether
A man in Taiwan has been arrested over claims he mined $3.25 million in cryptos using stolen electricity. дальше »
2018-12-27 12:00
Seven Stars Cloud Secures $24 Billion Contract to Upgrade Chinese Bus Fleet
The blockchain firm Seven Stars Cloud Group secured a major fundraising contract with the National Transportation Capacity Co. Ltd. Here's what to know about it. The post Seven Stars Cloud Secures $24 Billion Contract to Upgrade Chinese Bus Fleet appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-16 01:24
Canada’s DMG Blockchain Starts Installing 85 MW Substation for Crypto Mining Expansion
DMG Blockchain has started installing an 85 megawatt substation for a flagship crypto mining facility in Canada
дальше »2018-7-28 03:56
Another Chinese Region Shuts Down Bitcoin Mining Operations
Cryptocurrency mining has always attracted controversy. This is primarily because so many people only see the negative side in terms of electricity usage. China is slowly ending all ‘unofficial’ domestic Bitcoin mining operations, and the territory of Xinjiang Uyghur is the latest to be affected. дальше »
2018-7-27 03:00
All You Need to Know About Blockchain-Based P2P Energy Trading
There is a major transition in the energy sector with technological innovations fueling the growth of distributed energy resources (DERs). DERs basically allow passive consumers of energy to become prosumers. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:45
Montana County Delays Decision on Bitcoin Mining Suspension
A county in the U.S. state of Montana has postponed a decision on whether it should temporarily ban new bitcoin mining projects. дальше »
2018-6-15 15:01
Walmart Patent Eyes Crypto Payments for Power Supply Precision
Retail giant Walmart is exploring a way to let households manage their electricity bills with prepayments in cryptocurrency. дальше »