Riot reports 17K miners offline due to Texas weather
The mining firm reported two of the buildings at its Whinstone facility in Rockdale were damaged in December as Texas experienced days of sub-zero temperatures.
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How Bitcoin mining saved Africa’s oldest national park from bankruptcy
The Virunga National Park's Bitcoin mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo monetizes surplus energy for conservation efforts.
Crypto industry leaders ‘scared of a strong SEC’ — Senator Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren claims the Trump Administration “gave a green light” to a cryptocurrency market full of junk tokens, rug pulls and Ponzi schemes.
The most eco-friendly blockchain networks in 2022
This year saw the realignment of the crypto industry toward greener, more energy-efficient blockchains.
Decentralized solutions for climate change are key as COP disappoints
Climate change initiatives led by politicians and sponsored by some of the biggest polluters demand a change in initiatives — Decentralized tech could play a key role.
ECB official proposes ban on tokens with an ‘excessive ecological footprint’
EU officials previously rejected an outright ban on crypto mining, but the Markets in Crypto Assets bill could require firms to report any potential environmental impact.
Island nation turns to metaverse to preserve its disappearing heritage
The island of Tuvalu said it plans to build a digital version of itself in order to preserve its history as it faces erasure due to climate change.
Climate Chain Coalition releases report on blockchain and emerging technologies at COP 27
Cointelegraph is a member of the network of organizations committed to using blockchain technology for climate action.
Report: Vast majority of blockchain energy studies ‘lack scientific rigor’
According to researchers, 74% of blockchain energy studies 'do not build upon existing theories.'
BIS, UN, Hong Kong Monetary Authority concludes tokenized green bonds trial
Project Genesis 2.0 continued the joint effort of exploring blockchain opportunities for green investments.