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Finance

'There's No Catch': Bitcoin Mining Startup Promises Free Money to Renewable Energy Companies

Bitcoin mining could eventually help develop a global index for the price of electricity, according to Sangha Renewables President Spencer Marr.

Spencer Marr, president and co-founder of Sangha Renewables (Spencer Marr).

Policy

Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds

The intensive energy usage of the Bitcoin network could tempt governments to ban mining due to environmental concerns. A new research paper indicates that could be a mistake, depending on the jurisdiction.

FTX bankruptcy estate consolidates ARB airdrop (Christine Roy/Unplash)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Marathon In Talks With Kenya to Help With Its Green Energy Ambitions

Kenya's President William Ruto also wants to build a regulatory framework for crypto, with Marathon's help.

Nairobi, Kenya, Africa (Amani Nation/Unsplash)

Finance

Only Bitcoin Miners With Low Power Costs and High Sustainable Energy Mix Will Survive: JPMorgan

Electricity costs played a vital role in the past year’s bear market as miners struggled to stay in business, the report said.

Photo of five wind farm windmills in a field.

Finance

El Salvador's Volcano Energy Secures $1B in Commitments for 241 MW Bitcoin Mine

Stablecoin issuer Tether is among the investors in the new bitcoin mining site powered by solar and wind energy in El Salvador.

Pequeña bandera ondeando en la parte superior del ayuntamiento en la ciudad de Santa Ana, El Salvador. (Getty Images)

Finance

Major Japanese Utility Works With Local Hardware Maker to Capitalize on Excess Power With Crypto Mining

The utility behind the Fukushima nuclear reactor is trying out crypto mining.

Cityscape Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto Tech Firm BlockFills to Offer ESG Credits to Miners

The firm said it is working with Isla Verda Capital to sell carbon offsets to miners who get their power from renewable energy sources.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Policy

White House Crypto Mining Report Draws Praise From Advocates and Critics Alike

The report called on standards to limit the industry’s environmental footprint, or else limit the industry itself.

The White House's report on crypto mining and its environmental impact drew praise from both industry advocates and critics alike. (Ana Lanza/Unsplash)

Finance

Commons Foundation Signs 100MW Deal for Crypto Mining in Paraguay

The South American country with abundant hydropower wants to attract bitcoin miners.

Bandera de Paraguay. (Alex Steffler/Wikimedia Commons)

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