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18.04 / 08:39

business Mining Energy bills Bitcoin Bitcoin mining and increasing energy bills — Sen. Warren vs. Crypto Twitter

United States Senator Elizabeth Warren blamed the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry for rising energy prices in American households based on unverified mainstream reporting. However, Crypto Twitter was not ready to let it slide and unanimously decided to clarify the disinformation.

28.03 / 16:43

Blockchain Technology Energy Decentralization renewable energy Energy Consumption Bitcoin How Irish farmers turn cow dung into digital gold (Bitcoin)

An Irish dairy farmer has found an unusual way to make use of the excess energy produced on his farm — by turning to Bitcoin (BTC) mining. Tom Campbell, who runs a farm in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, produces renewable energy using a method called anaerobic digestion. This involves breaking down biodegradable material to a point where it creates methane gas, which can be used to produce electricity.

05.03 / 17:47

business Government Blockchain Technology Adoption Environment Energy Can blockchain help combat climate change?

With rising temperatures, melting ice caps and more frequent and intense extreme weather events, the effects of climate change are becoming more and more obvious. There is an urgent need to prevent climate change, and numerous technologies and methods are being investigated to do so. Blockchain technology is one of these possibilities, and it has the potential to be very effective in the fight against climate change.

28.02 / 14:43

Mining Energy Mining Pools Bitcoin How this mining pool strives to make Bitcoin greener

Bitcoin (BTC) miners consume massive amounts of energy to secure the network and process transactions. While the network offers many benefits, like banking the unbanked, Bitcoin’s energy consumption is a controversial topic for critics. However, new solutions are emerging to reduce the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining.

27.02 / 17:33

business Technology Adoption Energy renewable energy 7 modern technology examples that don’t need electricity

While electricity is an integral part of our daily lives, some modern technologies do not require electricity to function. These technologies rely on other energy sources, such as mechanical energy, solar energy, or kinetic energy, to operate. In this article, learn how seven modern technology examples work without electricity.

07.02 / 17:31

COST Provident Lowe's Energy crypto mining Bitcoin Power Crypto miners Crypto Miners Blamed for Abkhazia Power Outages

Major power blackouts in Abkhazia have been blamed on illegal crypto miners, marking a fresh setback for the region.

27.01 / 08:29

business Mining Energy Court Bitcoin Power Bitcoin Miner Bitcoin miner Hut 8 takes stoush with Ontario power supplier to court

Canada-based Bitcoin (BTC) miner Hut 8 Mining Corporation has ramped up its ongoing fight with its power supplier for one of its mining sites, filing a lawsuit in a Canadian court.

06.01 / 13:41

Adoption Energy Bitcoin 1.5M houses could be powered by the energy Texas miners returned

During the winter storm in Texas in December 2022, Bitcoin (BTC) mining operators returned up to 1,500 megawatts of energy to the distressed local grid. It became possible due to the flexibility of mining operations and the ancillary services, provided by the state authorities.

27.12 / 22:35

Blockchain DApp proof-of-work Energy 5 altcoin projects that made a real difference in 2022

Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and the crypto market had a rough 2022 from a price perspective, but traders are hopeful that 2023 will include bullish developments that push crypto prices higher.

13.12 / 17:39

Blockchain Environment Energy United Nations Decentralized solutions for climate change are key as COP disappoints

Climate change has become one of the most pressing issues in the modern world with mounting pressure on companies to develop and implement climate strategies. Politicians around the globe have also been actively involved, with several nations pledging to go carbon-neutral in the next couple of decades.

12.12 / 16:15

Mining Energy Investment Power Crypto Mining Investments in Cuba Have Been Severely Impacted by Constant Power Blackouts

Repeated blackouts in several parts of Cuba have reportedly made operating cryptocurrency mining rigs impossible - and mining unsustainable.

09.12 / 16:53

Adoption Africa Energy Bitcoin Power Bitcoin mining project in Kenya helps power rural community

A hydro-powered crypto mining project based in Africa released an update on its efforts to bring energy developments to rural communities via Bitcoin (BTC).

09.12 / 00:57

regulation Energy Congress lawmakers US lawmakers Crypto miners US lawmakers introduce bill aimed at reporting on crypto miners' potential environmental impact

Three United States lawmakers have introduced legislation that would direct the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, to report on the energy usage and environmental impact of crypto miners.

30.11 / 18:29

Energy Ardern irked by age question as she meets Finland PM Sanna Marin

Sanna Marin is on a working visit to New Zealand and Australia this week, the first ever by a Finnish prime minister.

06.11 / 19:05

Payments Energy Energy Consumption Bitcoin Why banking uses at least 56 times more energy than Bitcoin

The next time Bitcoin (BTC) comes under fire for energy consumption, remember this statistic. The banking industry uses at least 56 times more energy. That's according to cryptographer and founder of Valuechain, Michel Khazzaka:

02.11 / 10:41

Technology Activism Energy North Korea launches several missiles aimed at South in another apparent test

A North Korean ballistic missile landed less than 60 kilometres off South Korea's coast on Wednesday in a barrage of apparent tests President Yoon Suk-yeol said was "effectively a territorial encroachment".

02.11 / 09:33

Technology Activism Energy Danes show trust in PM Frederiksen in nail-biter election

Danes handed its current prime minister another mandate at the polls Tuesday in what was seen as a vote of confidence in Mette Frederiksen's handling of the pandemic and her ability as a leader to overcome yet another crisis.

02.11 / 01:29

Activism Energy Migrants exits Netanyahu tipped to win Israeli election - exits polls

Exit polls have shown that former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will win elections in Isreal.

02.11 / 00:35

Energy Migrants Brazil: Bolsonaro tense breaks silence without admitting election defeat

Brazil's outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro has broken his silence after losing to left-wing leader Lula in national elections.

01.11 / 23:21

Energy Halloween Features elon Elon Musk announces $8 monthly Twitter subscription for blue tick and other features

Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that Twitter will launch an $8 (€8.10) monthly subscription, buying users blue tick certification and exposure to less advertising.

01.11 / 23:03

Energy Halloween Downing Just Stop Oil: Environmental activists try to break into Downing Street in grand finale

Environmental group Just Stop Oil topped off a month of controversial protests in London on Tuesday, rallying outside Downing Street to demand that the prime minister bans new exploration for fossil fuels.

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