MINING
IPCC Concerns Energy-Intensive Crypto Mining as Risk of Climate Change
The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from the United Nations concerns the carbon footprint and its energy consumption produced by crypto mining.
Intel Launches Second-Generation Bitcoin Mining Chip ‘Blockscale’
Intel is keen on introducing the most efficient blockchain mining chips that enable more energy efficiency and a lightning-fast mining experience.
Only 2 Million Bitcoin Left to be Mined Within a Projected Timeline of 118yrs
A total of 19 million of the total 21 million of the coin’s maximum supply has been mined, leaving barely 2 million before the generation of new Bitcoin ceases for good.
EZ Blockchain Introduces Immersion Cooled Crypto Mining Data Center Containers
Crypto Mining Company EZ Blockchain Creates Immersive Liquid-Cooled Data Center, Simultaneously Unveils Newest Product for Cooling Crypto Mining Containers, SmartBox 1500i.
Russian Official Advocates Legalization of Bitcoin Mining
In a dramatic twist, the Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Evgeny Grabchak is pushing for the regulation of Bitcoin mining given the current realities in the country.
ExxonMobil to Mine Bitcoin with Excess Natural Gas
Energy producer giant ExxonMobil has launched a pilot program that will convert this excess natural gas into energy that powers mobile generators that can mine Bitcoin.
Stronghold Digital Mining Collects Coal Waste to Power Cryptocurrency Mining
Stronghold Digital Mining, based in western Pennsylvania, has found a new, environmentally friendly way to mine cryptocurrency, Reuters reports.
Argo Blockchain Inks Bitcoin Mining Machine Swap Agreement with Core Scientific
The London-listed Bitcoin mining company, Argo Blockchain, has inked a partnership with Core Scientific that will see both companies swap their BTC mining machines over the next few months.
Russia Might Resort to Bitcoin Mining as Sanctions Continue to Bite
Based on the ripple effect of sanctions slapped on Russia because of its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Russia continues to be starving for foreign currency. It might make Bitcoin mining an alternative to bypass sanctions.
Bitfury Floats 28MW Bitcoin Mining Farm in Canada
Amsterdam-based Bitcoin mining company, Bitfury, has announced the launch of a new data centre in Sarnia, Ontario.
