Eliza Gkritsi

Eliza Gkritsi is a CoinDesk contributor focused on the intersection of crypto and AI, having previously covered mining for two years. She previously worked at TechNode in Shanghai and has graduated from the London School of Economics, Fudan University, and the University of York. She owns 25 WLD. She tweets as @egreechee.

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Policy

China Launches Smart-Contract Functionality on Digital Yuan Through E-Commerce App Meituan

Through the smart contract, users can win part of a daily prize of $1,312 for using the digital yuan.

(Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Builds 50MW Additional Mining Capacity at Georgia Site

The mining firm will increase its computing power by 25% to 34% after the U.S. site goes online.

Work is underway for CleanSpark's expansion in Washington, Georgia. (CleanSpark)

Finance

Solana Foundation, Ripple, GBBC and Others Form Partnership to Promote Crypto Solutions for Climate Change

Climate solutions "makes the most sense" for real-world applications of blockchain, a co-founder of the initiative told CoinDesk.

Key members of the BxC at a panel in Davos 2023. From left to right; Sandra Ro of GBBC, Dave Ford of Eqo Networks, Ken Weber of Ripple, Anna Lerner of Climate Collective, Gregory Landua of Regen Network, Daniel Hwang of BxCi and Chris Krohn of BxC. (Image credit: GBBC)

Finance

A Large Crypto Market Maker Is Already Distancing Itself From New 3AC Venture

The co-founders of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital is partnering with CoinFlex, which said the new company will be evolution of its "commitment to building open and transparent financial markets."

Su Zhu of Three Arrows Capital (CoinDesk)

Tech

Hive Blockchain Deploys First Intel-Powered Bitcoin Mining Machines

The Canadian miner expects the machines to bring 110 to 130 terrash/second of computing power each.

(Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Warns of Default, Looks to Amend BlockFi Loan

The outstanding $20 million loan is secured by only $5 million in assets.

(Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Terms Become Dirty Words as Bear Market Lingers

Companies are taking steps to mask their industry ties during a time of scandals and losses.

(Getty Images)

Finance

Argo Blockchain's Bitcoin Mining Margin Widens Most in at Least a Year

December production fell 26% as Argo powered off during a Texas storm.

Argo Blockchain's Helios facility in Dickens County, Texas. (Argo Blockchain)

Finance

Hong Kong Firm With Ties to Bitmain Reorganizes to Focus on Crypto Asset Management and Hedging

Newly named Metalpha has its work cut out for it, hedging an uncertain market for institutional clients.

(DALL-E/CoinDesk)

Finance

Hive Earned Equivalent of 184 BTC From Curtailing Its Power Use in December

The miner has also installed the first Buzzminers, computers it designed using Intel's new bitcoin mining chip.

Crypto mining stocks have lost roughly half of their value in the past month. (Sandali Handagama for CoinDesk)