Environment
Republicans Seek to Counter Effort to Curtail Crypto Mining
The word of caution comes after Democrats warned a top environmental official in April about harms of digital assets mining.
Compass Mining: Bringing Bitcoin Mining to the Masses
In this segment of “Crypto Gadgets & Gear,” live from Consensus 2022 in Austin, host Jenn Sanasie sits down with Jameson Nunney of Compass Mining who brought mining equipment to the CoinDesk TV set. Compass Mining makes carbon-zero bitcoin mining hardware they say is designed to make mining hassle-free.
New York Mining 'Ban' Is a Green Opportunity
The state’s possible moratorium on new carbon-based mining could be seen as an opportunity.
Inside the Environmentalist Campaign to Change Bitcoin’s Code
Campaigners explain why they’re convinced all it takes is support from a few powerful firms and people to change the fundamentals of Bitcoin.
Middle East Oil Producers Move Into Bitcoin Mining With Crusoe Energy Stakes
The U.S. startup – which uses flared natural gas to power bitcoin mining rigs – counts the sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi and Oman as investors.
New York State Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
The state Assembly had already passed the bill, which would bar new mining operations powered by carbon-based energy sources for two years.
US and EU Look to Blockchain to Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Climate and Clean Tech working group announced its aims in a joint document published Monday.
Environmental Groups Call on US Government to Implement Stringent Bitcoin Mining Regulations
Local and national activists are banding together to limit what they consider are the industry's adverse effects on the environment.
Crypto Mining Moratorium Faces Stiff Headwinds in Albany
The New York State Assembly voted to pass the bill last week, but a fresh wave of opposition from industry and lawmakers alike could make the Senate battle much more difficult.
