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Abkhazia Holds Talks With Russia to Ensure Electricity Supply for Crypto Miners
The government of Abkhazia is negotiating with Russia to solve a problem that led to a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus is now planning to legalize the industry and source sufficient power supplies from its energy-rich northern neighbor. дальше »
2021-7-24 11:00 | |
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Digital Yuan Can Now Be Used to Pay for Electricity Bills
The digital Yuan can be touted as the most advanced central bank digital currency (CBDC) yet. After developing the state-backed cryptocurrency for years, China continues to add new sectors where residents can spend their digital money, and the latest seems to be electricity bills. дальше »
2021-7-24 21:00 | |
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Over 1,000 Bitcoin miners crushed by police in warning to electricity thieves
Authorities in Miri, Malaysia, seized and destroyed 1,069 Bitcoin mining rigs by steamroller after cracking a mining operation that was using stolen electricity. The post Over 1,000 Bitcoin miners crushed by police in warning to electricity thieves appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-7-20 12:24 | |
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Malaysia Flattens Seized Bitcoin Mining Rigs With Steamroller — Over 1,000 Machines Demolished
Over 1,000 bitcoin mining machines have been totally destroyed in Malaysia after they were seized for illegally mining the cryptocurrency using stolen electricity. The mining machines, worth about $1. дальше »
2021-7-19 02:30 | |
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Ukraine’s ‘Largest Illegal’ Mining Facility May Have Been a FIFA Bot Farm
A data center busted by Ukrainian law enforcement this month for suspected electricity theft may have had a purpose different from mining cryptocurrencies. Ukraine’s security service described the facility as the “largest underground crypto farm” found to date but media reports are challenging that assertion. дальше »
2021-7-18 11:30 | |
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University of Cambridge Bitcoin Mining Map Shows China’s Hashrate Dropped to 46%
After the researchers from the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) project said that the website’s “Bitcoin Mining Map” had not been updated since April 2020, the map has finally been updated. дальше »
2021-7-16 23:00 | |
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Энергопотребление биткоин-майнинга упало почти на 60%
До самого низкого уровня с ноября 2020 года упало энергопотребление сети биткоина. Индикатор Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) обвалился в годовом выражении почти на 60%. Если весной майнеры потребляли более 143 ТВт/ч электроэнергии, то сейчас этот объем составляет около 62 ТВт/ч. дальше »
2021-7-9 10:02 | |
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Iran’s Vice President Orders Licensed Crypto Miners To Suspend Operations
As Iran’s electricity disruptions continue, the country's Vice President has now charged all Bitcoin miners to stop operations altogether. Electricity Crisis May Continue Until August The Vice President, Eshaq Jahangiri, said that the current electricity situation for Iranians is likely to continue until early August. дальше »
2021-7-8 22:19 | |
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Ukraine Shuts Down Illegal Mining Farm With 150 Rigs
Law enforcement officials in Ukraine have closed down a cryptocurrency mining farm that was minting digital coins using stolen electricity. The facility had more than 150 mining rigs that have been confiscated during a raid in Chernihiv region. дальше »
2021-7-3 09:30 | |
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‘Bitcoin Mining Council’ says 56% of all mining is sustainable
The Bitcoin Mining Council, a self-regulating group they aren’t ‘responsible” that assesses Bitcoin mining companies and mining activities, has revealed the result of its Q2 findings based on electricity consumption and sustainable power mix. дальше »
2021-7-2 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin Miners Currently Utilizing 67% Sustainable Power Mix: BMC Survey
Bitcoin Mining Council, a voluntary and open forum of Bitcoin miners, says the industry’s sustainable electricity mix had grown to about 56% during Q2 2021, making it one of the most sustainable industries globally. дальше »
2021-7-2 18:14 | |
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Controversial Bitcoin Mining Council Confirms “Sustainable Power Mix”
The Bitcoin Mining Council is back at it. The controversial initiative lead by Michael Saylor presented “the findings of its first quarterly survey focused on two important metrics: electricity consumption and sustainable power mix. дальше »
2021-7-2 15:56 | |
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Kazakhstan Announces New Electricity Surcharges For Crypto Miners
A local news outlet is reporting that Kazakhstan’s President has signed a law that would force cryptocurrency miners to pay additional fees to operate in the country. The post Kazakhstan Announces New Electricity Surcharges For Crypto Miners appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-7-2 21:45 | |
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Kazakhstan raises electricity tariffs for miners
The authorities of Kazakhstan approved a premium on electricity tariffs for cryptocurrency miners. Earlier, Kazakhstan was named among the countries preferable by Chinese miners who seek regions to relocate their farms amid mining ban in China. дальше »
2021-7-4 19:19 | |
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Kazakhstan Introduces Surcharge for Electricity Used by Crypto Miners
Cryptocurrency miners in Kazakhstan will pay more than other consumers for the electricity they use to mint digital coins. The country’s president has signed a law that imposes an additional fee for the power utilized by the energy intensive industry. дальше »
2021-7-1 08:30 | |
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Borat’s Home Country Kazakhstan emerges as the New Bitcoin Mining Hotspot, as electricity rates are among the cheapest in the world
China always had the lion’s share of bitcoin mining in the world, but recent crackdowns on miners are reducing that dominance and forcing miners to relocate to other countries offering cheap electricity and support for domestic bitcoin mining. дальше »
2021-6-27 16:22 | |
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Bitcoin Miner Using 99% Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Starts Trading on Nasdaq Next Week
Bitfarms will become the largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner in North America using more than 99% hydroelectric renewable electricity. The post Bitcoin Miner Using 99% Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Starts Trading on Nasdaq Next Week first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-19 21:25 | |
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Miami Mayor Reveals Plans to Attract Chinese Bitcoin Miners Looking for Crypto-Friendly Pastures
Bitcoin miners who have been evicted from China as a result of the new crackdown could soon be able to find a home in Miami, Florida. Francis Suarez, the city’s mayor, recently revealed that he is working to reduce electricity costs in order to draw in more crypto miners to the region. Attracting Bitcoin MinersRead More дальше »
2021-6-18 15:31 | |
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China State-Owned Media Says People Are Allowed to Participate In Crypto At Their Own Risk
It is those packaged as a “profitable” speculative object to attract investors to the crypto trading platforms that need supervision. Meanwhile, Canaan argues against the indiscriminate crackdown, saying crypto mining helps make better use of electricity. дальше »
2021-6-3 16:33 | |
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Argentinians turn to Bitcoin mining to support livelihood amidst failing economy
In the heart of an economic crisis, ultra-low utility costs are enabling Argentinians to bank on mining Bitcoin (BTC) as foreign miners head for their piece of the electricity cake, local reports said. дальше »
2021-6-2 22:00 | |
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Argentines Are Now Getting into Bitcoin Mining Thanks to Subsidized Electricity
As people look for a hedge against currency devaluation, inflation, and defaults, the value of Bitcoin surges to almost 5.9 million pesos compared to the 3.4 million pesos official rate. The post Argentines Are Now Getting into Bitcoin Mining Thanks to Subsidized Electricity first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-2 21:35 | |
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Argentina: Number of Bitcoin (BTC) Miners Increases Amid New Government Subsidies
Data from Bitinfocharts shows that the last month had very low Bitcoin fees around $7. 27 from highs of $64 per transaction. Meanwhile, the government of Argentina has brought about generous electricity subsidies that are turning more citizens into Bitcoin miners amid economic uncertainty. дальше »
2021-6-2 21:00 | |
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Subsidized Energy Powers Argentine Crypto Mining Boom
Cryptocurrency miners in Argentina are taking advantage of the country’s subsidized electricity to reap outsized returns. The post Subsidized Energy Powers Argentine Crypto Mining Boom appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-1 18:40 | |
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Birth and Evolution of Mining Pools
Crypto mining is a calculation-intensive computation process that requires high processing power along with high electricity consumption. The miner who first solves the puzzle gets to place the next block on the blockchain and claim the rewards. дальше »
2021-5-31 10:25 | |
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Kyrgyzstan Seizes 2,000 Cryptocurrency Mining Devices
Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan have confiscated thousands of crypto mining machines as part of a new offensive against illegal cryptocurrency mining in the country. Investigators have also identified industrial enterprises that have been supplying the bitcoin farms with electricity. дальше »
2021-5-28 10:00 | |
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One River Files for a Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin ETF
From China to Iran, regulators are increasingly scrutinizing Bitcoin miners’ electricity consumption and environmental impact. This appears to have inspired several firms considering the launch of a Bitcoin ETF to leverage this narrative. дальше »
2021-5-26 13:01 | |
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Comparing the True Costs of Gold Mining in Africa With Those of Bitcoin Mining
When billionaire Elon Musk announced that Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin as payment for its electric vehicles, the price of the crypto asset tanked. In justifying this decision, Musk cited bitcoin mining’s inefficient use of electricity as well as its impact on the environment. дальше »
2021-5-24 12:00 | |
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Iran to Shut Down Licensed Crypto Miners in Peak Hours of Power Consumption
Citing a need to maintain a stable electricity supply for other users, Iran will be pulling the plug on cryptocurrency mining farms whenever power consumption peaks. The measure intended to deal with shortages will target licensed facilities despite the government admitting that illegal crypto miners burn much more energy. Licensed Crypto Miners Use 300 MW, […] дальше »
2021-5-23 07:00 | |
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Elon Musk Returns To The Bitcoin Circle, Throws Weight Behind The Lightning Network
Days after causing the BTC price drop of the year, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, is back into the fold, and this time, he’s all about Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Apparently, Elon Musk castigated Bitcoin for its high electricity consumption, something he said wasn’t good for the environment. Now, Elon is back in the BTC […] дальше »
2021-5-22 17:48 | |
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Iran to Fine Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity
The Iranian government has introduced a new policy against cryptocurrency miners who use household electricity for their mining activities. Iran to Crackdown on Illegal Mining Activities According to Tehran Times on Sunday, (Amy 16, 2021), a spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Energy, Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, said that the government would impose a hefty fine onRead More дальше »
2021-5-18 12:00 | |
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Iran Moves to Heavily Fine Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity
The Iranian government has introduced new rules that prohibit cryptocurrency miners from mining bitcoin at home. According to the local news agency The Tehran Times, home miners caught breaking the law would be fined heavily. дальше »
2021-5-17 19:42 | |
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Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity Face Fines as Consumption Spikes in Iran
Those who mine cryptocurrencies with power intended for domestic use will pay hefty fines, the Iranian government warned. The country is experiencing shortages due to reduced hydropower generation as authorities register a surge in electricity consumption for cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2021-5-17 13:00 | |
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Iran to Issue Fines for Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity
The Iranian government is hardening its stance on cryptocurrency mining as it announces anyone caught using household electricity to do it will face heavy fines. The post Iran to Issue Fines for Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-16 14:59 | |
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Tesla to Halt Bitcoin Payments due to ‘Environmental Concerns’
Automotive company Tesla has suspended the use of bitcoin to purchase its vehicles, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a tweet on Wednesday, citing the vast amounts of electricity needed to “mine” the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-5-13 11:50 | |
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Crypto Miner Hive Unloads Norwegian Data Center After Loss of Power Subsidy
Hive has closed shop in Norway over fears it would not be able to meet required development conditions, without tax relief on their electricity consumption. The post Crypto Miner Hive Unloads Norwegian Data Center After Loss of Power Subsidy appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-10 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin Outflows From Miner Wallets Plummet To A Multi-Month Low — And That’s Crazy Bullish
Bitcoin miners mostly operate with fiat money and are repetitive sellers in the market, liquidating a portion of their stash to finance their daily operational expenses such as electricity costs. However, it seems that they are currently hoarding their newly minted coins as they have no incentives of cashing out at current prices. A reduction […] дальше »
2021-4-30 22:43 | |
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China’s Carbon Neutral Stance Puts Pressure on BTC Miners, Sichuan Electricity to Increase 150%
Bitcoin’s global hashrate dropped ten days ago following a coal mine accident that caused significant grid blackouts in Xinjiang, China. While initial estimates had shown more than 40% of the hashrate dropped, statistics from a five-day average show the hashpower only lost around 25%. дальше »
2021-4-24 21:30 | |
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2 Cents per Kilowatt Hour: Bitfarms to Launch a 210 MW Bitcoin Mining Operation in Argentina
The Canadian publicly traded bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced a deal that will see the company developing a 210 megawatt (MW) mining farm in Argentina. Bitfarms says that the company was able to secure a low electricity rate at $0. дальше »
2021-4-21 03:30 | |
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