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

Kazakhstan’s Crypto Miners Face New Regulations After Contributing to Power Shortages

Crypto mining could help push the country’s transition into green energy.

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Policy

Kazakhstan Won’t Restrict Electricity to Lawful Crypto Miners, Minister Says

The minister and local mining industry see renewables as a solution to Kazakhstan’s energy woes.

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Policy

Huobi Global to Expel Singapore Users, Citing Local Regulations

The exchange is looking to expand overseas to make up for lost Chinese users.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange WOO Network Closes $30M Series A

WOO Network is betting on deep liquidity to break into the crypto exchange landscape.

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Finance

Kazakh Mining Hosting Firm Enegix Looks for Energy Autonomy Through Hydropower

Kazakhstan has seen severe electricity shortages, and local miners are facing power rationing.

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Finance

UAE-Based Phoenix Technology Consultants Places Order for $650M Worth of Crypto Mining Rigs

The purchase is one of the biggest ever and puts UAE on the crypto mining map.

Dubai (David Rodrigo/Unsplash)

Tech

Discord CEO Hints at Ethereum Compatibility

Jason Citron posted a screenshot that shows Discord connecting to Ethereum, saying “probably nothing.”

Discord logo (Alexander Shatov/Unsplash)

Policy

Biden Administration Sanctions Crypto Exchange Chatex Over Ransomware Allegations

The Treasury Department said the exchange provided “material support” to Suex, a previously sanctioned exchange.

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Policy

Bank of China Reveals Machine That Converts Foreign Currency to Digital Yuan: Report

The machine requires a passport, but not a bank account.

Shanghai skyline (Freeman Zhou/Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Huobi Global to Move Spot Trading Services to Gibraltar

The exchange believes that operating under a licensed entity will appeal to institutional investors.

Gibraltar's iconic rock. (Michal Morzak/Unsplash)