Bitcoin mining raises a “set of red flags for any consideration as a sustainable sector,” according to researchers.
Is post-Merge Ethereum PoS a threat to Bitcoin’s dominance?
Cory Klippsten, the CEO of Swan Bitcoin, shares his views on how “the competition for liquidity” between Bitcoin and Ethereum will play out after the latter’s switch to a proof-of-stake system.
3 Bitcoin price metrics suggest Sept. 9’s 10% pump marked the final cycle bottom
Is the BTC bottom finally in? Data suggests that bears might be losing their tight grip on the market.
Eurozone hits record inflation of 9.1% amid gas and energy crisis
Eurozone inflation is up from 8.9% in July as the continent faces skyrocketing energy, gas and food prices due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
President of Paraguay vetoes crypto regulation law
The bill was approved by the nation’s Senate in July as low-energy costs continue to boost mining activities in the country.
Bitcoin likely to transition to a risk-off asset in H2 2022, says Bloomberg analyst
As the global economy moves into a recession in the second half of 2002, Bitcoin will likely rally alongside gold and treasury bonds, according to Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg.
Will the Bitcoin mining industry collapse? Analysts explain why crisis is really opportunity
Many BTC miners are in a tough spot and a few could collapse, but experts say the industry is here to stay.
Bitcoin mining to harness onsite natural gas emissions: Ark Invest
A new report reveals an angle for sustainability in Bitcoin mining through harnessing onsite natural gas emissions.
How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis
In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition.
BTC mining costs reach 10-month lows as miners use more efficient rigs
It now costs less to mine a single Bitcoin which could help to reverse the falling profitability trend while lowering power demands on the network.
Bitcoin’s bottom might not be in, but miners say it ‘has always made gains over any 4-year period’
To mine, or not to mine, that is the question. Professional Bitcoin miners discuss the nuance of BTC mining and whether now is a good time to get started.
How blockchain can open up energy markets: EU DLT expert explains
The main barrier to the wide adoption of DLT solutions by the energy system stakeholders is how energy markets are structured.
Resistance is futile! 3 reasons why Bitcoin mining will never go away
Numerous governments have tried to ban Bitcoin mining, but data and insights from those in the mining industry suggest that this is easier said than done.
Banking uses 56 times more energy than Bitcoin: Valuechain report
Analysis of Bitcoin’s Proof of Work and the Lightning Network exposes the banking system as energy hungry, demonstrating that Bitcoin is better for the planet.
Here’s how blockchains are helping to advance the global energy grid
Governments and environmentalists are quick to criticize the amount of electricity Bitcoin mining uses, but investors’ growing interest in crypto is leading to positive steps in the energy sector.
Bitcoin’s real energy use questioned as Ethereum founder criticizes BTC
A founding member of Ethereum has claimed that Bitcoin uses nearly 1% of the world’s electricity, but different sources put it substantially lower.
Bitcoin mining in Norway gets the green light as the proposed ban rejected
The proposal to ban Bitcoin mining in Norway was rejected in a vote by the Norwegian Parliament on May 10.
Iran to stiffen penalties for illegal use of subsidized energy in crypto mining
The fines will reportedly triple compared to current rates, while repeated violations will lead to jail time.
Decentralizing the grid: Operators test blockchain solutions
As today’s energy market becomes decentralized, energy grid operators may need to take a Web3 approach to asset management and security.
Wikimedia community supports proposal to stop foundation from accepting crypto donations
The arguments in favor included environmental concerns surrounding Bitcoin transactions and “the risk to the movement’s reputation for accepting cryptocurrencies.”