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Bitcoin mining can soak up renewable energy that is hard to transmit or consume locally, giving a leg up to energy producers. (Illustration: Yunha)
Tech
Bitcoin mining
Inside the Environmentalist Campaign to Change Bitcoin’s Code
Campaigners explain why they’re convinced all it takes is support from a few powerful firms and people to change the fundamentals of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin mining can soak up renewable energy that is hard to transmit or consume locally, giving a leg up to energy producers. (Illustration: Yunha)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Jun 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2022
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Crusoe's CEO Lochmiller signing partnership with Deputy President of OIA and Chairman of OQ, one of the largest oil companies in Oman, Mulham Basheer Al Jarf. (Crusoe)
Business
Bitcoin mining
Middle East Oil Producers Move Into Bitcoin Mining With Crusoe Energy Stakes
The U.S. startup – which uses flared natural gas to power bitcoin mining rigs – counts the sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi and Oman as investors.
Crusoe's CEO Lochmiller signing partnership with Deputy President of OIA and Chairman of OQ, one of the largest oil companies in Oman, Mulham Basheer Al Jarf. (Crusoe)
By Aoyon Ashraf
Jun 3, 2022 at 5:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2022
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Clark Vaccaro, acting president and chief strategy officer at BaSIC, a local trade organization, holding up a sign after a rally against the proposed bill last month. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
New York State Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
The state Assembly had already passed the bill, which would bar new mining operations powered by carbon-based energy sources for two years.
Clark Vaccaro, acting president and chief strategy officer at BaSIC, a local trade organization, holding up a sign after a rally against the proposed bill last month. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh DeCheyenne Ligon
Jun 3, 2022 at 5:32 a.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2022
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The White House
Business
United states
US and EU Look to Blockchain to Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Climate and Clean Tech working group announced its aims in a joint document published Monday.
The White House
By Cheyenne Ligon
May 16, 2022 at 3:16 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2022
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Power plant in New York (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
Policy
Environment
Environmental Groups Call on US Government to Implement Stringent Bitcoin Mining Regulations
Local and national activists are banding together to limit what they consider are the industry's adverse effects on the environment.
Power plant in New York (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
By Eliza Gkritsi
May 10, 2022 at 6:07 p.m. UTC
May 10, 2022
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New York State Capitol
Policy
New york
Crypto Mining Moratorium Faces Stiff Headwinds in Albany
The New York State Assembly voted to pass the bill last week, but a fresh wave of opposition from industry and lawmakers alike could make the Senate battle much more difficult.
New York State Capitol
By Cheyenne Ligon
May 4, 2022 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
May 4, 2022
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Wikimedia acepta bitcoin, bitcoin cash, y ether vía BitPay. (Unsplash/Fabian Blank)
Business
No-livewire
Wikipedia dejará de aceptar donaciones en criptomonedas por razones medioambientales
El anuncio se dio luego de que el 71,2% de la comunidad de Wikimedia votara a favor de una propuesta para dejar de aceptar criptomonedas.
Wikimedia acepta bitcoin, bitcoin cash, y ether vía BitPay. (Unsplash/Fabian Blank)
By Aoyon AshrafKevin Reynolds
May 2, 2022 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2022
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New York State Capitol
Policy
Mining
What a Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry
The state's proposed two-year ban is inching closer to reality, and experts warn about its potentially chilling effect.
New York State Capitol
By Cheyenne Ligon
May 2, 2022 at 2:36 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2022
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Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Policy
Mining
New York Lawmakers Advance Mining Moratorium Bill to Full Assembly
The bill would bar new permits for proof-of-work mining operations in former power plants for two years.
Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Apr 25, 2022 at 8:19 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2022
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(Kevin O'Leary, modified by CoinDesk)
CoinDesk
Twitter
Kevin O'Leary on Clean Bitcoin Mining, the Elon Musk-Twitter Conundrum
The future of the crypto mining industry is likely nuclear and hydro, the “Shark Tank” co-host said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”
(Kevin O'Leary, modified by CoinDesk)
By Fran Velasquez
Apr 22, 2022 at 8:45 p.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2022
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