Renewable Energy


Finance

Gryphon Mining 'Able to Take Advantage of Opportunities' in Sector

The miner produced 71 bitcoin in June, up from 62 in May.

Racks of crypto mining machines.

Finance

Michael Saylor, Jack Dorsey Among Bitcoin Heavyweights Defending Mining in Letter to EPA

Bitcoin mining sites are no different than data centers operated by mega-cap tech firms such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, the authors wrote.

A bitcoin mining facility. (Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Crypto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power

The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected, nor are any that tap renewable resources.

Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

Marathon Digital to Move Mining Rigs From Coal-Powered Montana Site

The company wants its bitcoin mining operations to be 100% carbon neutral by the end of the year.

Marathon Digital to Buy $121M of Mining Machines

Finance

Iris Energy’s December Hashrate Rises 14% as Revenue Falls Again

The Australian miner continues to build out mining capacity in Canada.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

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

Why Shouldn’t the Navajo Mine Bitcoin?

Bitcoin promises a sovereignty the Navajo and other First Nations have always been promised but have never received.

Navajo bitcoin miners (Compass Mining, modified by CoinDesk with permission)

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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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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