Energy
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A Swedish energy-focused project named Srcful proposed to become a Helium subnetwork with its own ENERGY token
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Marathon Digital’s latest heating project in Finland part of broader vision to “drive the advancement of the digital asset compute industry,” CEO says
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We should be paying attention to the net positive Bitcoin can have for the future of humanity
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The scheme would lock extra bitcoin in transactions that only environmentally friendly miners can unlock
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The EIA said it will “destroy” survey responses and put out a new Federal Register notice
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In a striking display of unity and resolve, the cryptocurrency industry recently mounted a crucial legal challenge against undue governmental overreach resulting in victory
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TBC President Lee Bratcher told Blockworks he’s “confident” about the Council’s case against the DOE
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Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms claims miners will be “irreparably harmed” by divulging data requested by the government agency
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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
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Despite missing the first wave of spot bitcoin ETF launches, the planned fund would address investors’ environmental concerns, 7RCC CEO says
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The Energy Information Administration said the survey will help them understand the “energy implications” of crypto mining
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Instead of hopelessly trying to convince institutional investors to “change Bitcoin’s code,” institutions could show a clear preference for cleaning mining practices
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Alexander Neumüller, a researcher at Cambridge University’s digital assets program, explains that major advancements in bitcoin mining hardware drove the methodology change
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More miners will participate in energy sales or demand response programs as the bitcoin halving draws nearer, a mining consulting firm founder says
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If found guilty of stealing power, those involved could face a maximum prison sentence of five years, plus fines
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A research paper modeled the reliability and carbon footprint of crypto mining in Texas
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Bitcoin mining is at a historical level of unprofitability, but merged mining strategies could change the game
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Canada is opening consultations with crypto industry stakeholders as part of a formal legislative review of the financial sector
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“The equity markets aren’t getting any looser, the debt markets aren’t getting any cheaper,” Fred Thiel told Blockworks
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