Energy

We should be paying attention to the net positive Bitcoin can have for the future of humanity

The scheme would lock extra bitcoin in transactions that only environmentally friendly miners can unlock

The EIA said it will “destroy” survey responses and put out a new Federal Register notice

In a striking display of unity and resolve, the cryptocurrency industry recently mounted a crucial legal challenge against undue governmental overreach resulting in victory

TBC President Lee Bratcher told Blockworks he’s “confident” about the Council’s case against the DOE

Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms claims miners will be “irreparably harmed” by divulging data requested by the government agency

Rep. Emmer says the Office of Management and Budget should only be using its emergency powers in cases that present serious threats to public safety

Despite missing the first wave of spot bitcoin ETF launches, the planned fund would address investors’ environmental concerns, 7RCC CEO says

The Energy Information Administration said the survey will help them understand the “energy implications” of crypto mining

Instead of hopelessly trying to convince institutional investors to “change Bitcoin’s code,” institutions could show a clear preference for cleaning mining practices

Alexander Neumüller, a researcher at Cambridge University’s digital assets program, explains that major advancements in bitcoin mining hardware drove the methodology change

Entheos has partnered with Plural Energy to use tokenization to fund smart batteries

Nodal Power is headquartered in Utah and has many angel investors from the state

Kentucky previously passed tax breaks for bitcoin miners in 2021

More miners will participate in energy sales or demand response programs as the bitcoin halving draws nearer, a mining consulting firm founder says

If found guilty of stealing power, those involved could face a maximum prison sentence of five years, plus fines

A research paper modeled the reliability and carbon footprint of crypto mining in Texas

Bitcoin mining is at a historical level of unprofitability, but merged mining strategies could change the game

Canada is opening consultations with crypto industry stakeholders as part of a formal legislative review of the financial sector

“The equity markets aren’t getting any looser, the debt markets aren’t getting any cheaper,” Fred Thiel told Blockworks

Post-Merge NFTs should function as usual on marketplaces and within dapps

After a successful Merge the blockchain’s transition to a proof-of-stake consensus drops new supply issuance of ETH by 90%, equal to three Bitcoin halving events

Six Democratic members of Congress urge cryptocurrency miners be required to disclose their emissions and energy use

Electric power generating company KenGen intends to give bitcoin mining companies surplus electricity