CRYPTOCURRENCY
Marathon Digital Initiates Bitcoin Mining Powered by Renewable Landfill Energy
Marathon Digital Holdings and Nodal Power are launching a 280 kW Bitcoin mining pilot project in Utah, converting harmful methane emissions into electricity for sustainable mining.
Neara Secures $24M Series B Boosting Utilities' Resilience and Renewable Energy Integration
Neara, with a fresh $24M Series B funding, is set to bolster its AI-centric infrastructure modeling platform, aiming to mitigate climate risks faced by utilities and accelerate renewable energy integration. The investment led by Prosus Ventures will fuel Neara's global expansion and the development of its novel System of Enablement functionality, facilitating a smoother transition towards renewable energy, especially in the US and Europe.
CryptoWallet.com Among Minority of Successful Companies to Renew Coveted Estonian License
Estonia-based crypto startup CryptoWallet.com has become one of the first crypto companies to receive a stamp of approval from Estonia’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). CryptoWallet.com renewed its crypto license despite strict regulatory measures introduced last year to maintain compliance and transparency within the crypto space.
Marathon Digital CEO Urges to Incentivize Bitcoin Miners for Embracing Renewable Energy
Fred Thiel, the CEO of Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital, has called on the Federal Government to incentivize miners for embracing renewable energy options to mine their cryptocurrencies.
Vespene Energy Raises $4.3M Funding to Convert Landfill Methane into Bitcoin
Vespene Energy, a methane mitigation company, said that it is developing an infrastructure that will enable methane gas to produce electricity for Bitcoin mining.
EU Market Watchdog Speaks Against Renewable Energy Mining for PoW
The Vice-Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Erik Thedéen has taken a stance against the use of renewable energy for all PoW mining operations.
Ripple is Determined to be Carbon Neutral by 2030
Ripple Labs Inc, the blockchain company behind the Ripple (XRP) coin has declared its intentions to eliminate all of its carbon footprint by 2030.
Australian Blockchain Startup Power Ledger Deploys Blockchain Grid to Audit Renewable Energy
An Australian-based blockchain energy firm has bought a 250kW photovoltaic system, which will use the firm’s new energy data management and settlement system to offer greater transparency on renewable energy sold to consumers.