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Why Texas Winter Storm Had 'Positive Impact' on Bitcoin Mining Operations

Justin Baillard, CEO of Wyoming-based Bitcoin energy solutions provider JAI Energy, discusses the "very positive" impact of Texas' winter storm on the Bitcoin network, and what it reveals about the state's power grid. "[The storm] does show that miners can provide a base load for the grid," Baillard said. "There's really not a better option to do it with, other than bitcoin mining." Plus, why his firm is accumulating BTC "as much as possible."

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Exploring the Impact of Texas Winter Storm on Crypto Mining Operations

A number of crypto miners in Texas are already shutting down some or all of their operations as the region awaits an Arctic blast that is likely to test the state’s power grid this week. CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses what this means amid increased focus on the mining community’s energy consumption.

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Vodafone Enlists Blockchain Nonprofit for Tracking Renewable Energy Use in Europe

Vodafone and Energy Web are using SIM cards and blockchain to build more nimble renewable power grids.

Legacy utilities companies probably didn't expect their customers would start supplying the power. (Credit: Alex Snyder/United States Forest Service)

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