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News
William Shatner of Star Trek and those Priceline commercials is venturing into crypto, promoting a new U.S. solar-powered crypto mining facility.
Bitcoin has ‘died’ for the 300th time, having faced its “most recent death” after a Forbes article on mining energy consumption risks.
‘Chinese Google’ Baidu has revealed its latest blockchain product targeting cryptocurrency energy consumption.
Employees of the National Police in a Ukrainian town allegedly stole four months worth of electricity to mine crypto at work, local news outlet reports.
Sponsored
A new company hopes its system will ensure energy resources are used to their full potential and protect consumers from rising bills.
Russia is building one of the country’s largest crypto farms in the Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia.
Russian law enforcement officers have raided and shut down a 6000-miners-strong crypto farm for not paying electricity bills.
Russian miners are calling for the int’l mining community to take part in Earth Hour by shutting down their mining equipment for one hour next week.
Bitcoin mining companies looking to set up in Quebec are facing criticism from the government electric board owner.
The company intends to produce their own energy and apply their own fixed price to sales, leading to a standardization of fees.
Analysis
Analysts are concerned that Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining centers are spending too much electricity, but it is a non-issue.
Study reveals that Louisiana is currently the most economical state for cryptocurrency mining.
Chinese rumors of a ban on Bitcoin mining are causing confusion online and in the media.
China is cutting off supply of cheap power for Bitcoin miners.
Adoption
Bitcoin mining of just one coin burns a lot of crude oil.
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Ruckus
Hyperinflation and virtually free electricity in Venezuela has led to an increase in Bitcoin mining operations.