Tag: Environmental impact
Greenidge Bitcoin Mining Legal Victory in New York: Keeping Operations Running
Bitcoin mining company Greenidge Generation has emerged victorious in a legal battle against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), allowing it...
DOE Crypto Mining Survey: Industry Perspectives on Controversial Take Two
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is gearing up to retry its efforts to survey crypto mining companies about their energy usage after facing...
Surveying Crypto Miners: EIA’s Potential Plan before Year End
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is considering surveying crypto mining companies again before the end of the year. In a recent webinar on July...
Cardano’s Eco-Friendly Metrics for MiCA Compliance: A Step Towards Sustainability
Cardano recently introduced new eco-friendly metrics to comply with the MiCA regulations in Europe. This move comes as the second phase of MiCA implementation...
Biden’s Proposed 30% Tax Threatens U.S. Bitcoin Mining
The recent proposal by the Biden administration to impose a 30% tax on cryptocurrency miners has sparked concerns and backlash within the industry. Many...
Bitcoin Mining Stabilizes Power Grids Strained by AI Data CentersBitcoin Mining Balances Power Grids...
Microsoft is constructing large AI data centers in Arizona and Wisconsin to support this innovative technology. However, these data centers are heavy energy consumers...
Megaconstellations Threaten Ozone Hole Recovery Space Satellite Megaconstellations Endanger Ozone Hole Recovery
A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters has brought to light a concerning issue regarding the increasing number of space satellite megaconstellations and...
Title: Research Reveals Antarctic Origins of South Australia’s Pink Sand
In parts of South Australia, there are long stretches of beach covered in patches of pink sand. These pink sands are due to the...
Metaplanet Announces $11.3M Debt Sale for Bitcoin Acquisition
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, is following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy by announcing a debt sale to increase its bitcoin (BTC) holdings. The company...
