Fossils vs. Renewables, PoW vs. PoS: Key policy issues around crypto mining in the U.S.
A recent meetup on the Capitol Hill highlighted several key debates that will define the mining industry’s development in the years to come.
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Bitcoin miners believe global hash rate to grow ‘aggressively’
Despite the price of BTC, the Bitcoin network is the strongest it’s ever been, according to industry experts.
Utility Seeks $800,000 From Russians Mining Crypto With Cheap Power
The main utility company in Irkutsk is looking to collect almost $800,000 from owners of crypto farms that have allegedly caused a spike in electricity consumption in the Russian region.…
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Crypto Mining Farms Till February
Data centers minting cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan were cut off from the nation’s power grid this week and will remain unplugged for the rest of January. The measure comes as the…
Decommissioned Power Plant in Armenia to Host Crypto Mining Farms
Armenia is going to invite cryptocurrency miners to install their coin minting hardware in an old thermal power plant. The TPP will be decommissioned and the government intends to rent…
Witnesses address energy impacts of crypto mining during House hearing
“If policymakers take a cautious approach and foster a pro-innovation environment, the rewards for consumers, investors and all Americans are likely to be great," said Jordan Ramis shareholder Gregory Zerzan.
Regulator Reiterates Call for EU Ban on Proof-of-Work Mining
The EU should prohibit proof-of-work crypto mining, an executive at the European securities watchdog has insisted. Coins relying on the energy-intensive method of minting pose a risk to efforts aimed…
Crypto Miner Convicted in Russia for Allegedly Stealing Power to Mint Digital Coins
A regional court has sentenced a man accused of illegally connecting his crypto farm to the grid to two years in prison. The decision comes as authorities in Moscow prepare…
Georgia Goes After Crypto Miners Using Subsidized Electricity in Historic Town
A record high consumption of electricity blamed on illegal crypto farms in northwestern Georgia has caught the attention of authorities in the capital Tbilisi. The central government and the local…
Canaan Expands Mining Operations in Kazakhstan Amid Power Deficit, Protests
Hardware manufacturer Canaan is expanding its crypto mining operations in Kazakhstan. The company is now cooperating with a number of mining firms there and has already deployed over 10,000 pieces…
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