Japanese power giant TEPCO explores ‘green’ Bitcoin mining: Report
The company aims to prevent wasted renewable energy through curtailment and promote the widespread use of Bitcoin mining.This post was originally published on this site
Climate tech VC argues Bitcoin’s ESG positives outweigh its negatives 31:1
The Bitcoin network has a 31:1 positive to negative ratio according to climate tech VC Daniel Batten. This post was originally published on this site
Massachusetts Senator Forwards Bill Aimed at Forcing Crypto Miners to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On Dec. 8, 2022, three Democratic politicians from Massachusetts, Oregon, and California revealed legislation aimed at combatting “energy-intensive” cryptocurrency mining operations. The bill introduced by senator Ed Markey (D-MA) alleges that crypto mining “strains the grid” and the industry “undermines U.S. climate goals.” 3 U.S. Bureaucrats Believe Crypto Miners Need to Report Carbon Emissions and […]
Iran Amends Regulations to Ease Crypto Miners’ Access to Renewable Energy
Authorities in Iran have revised some rules for the crypto mining industry in order to facilitate its access to green power. Licensed miners will now be able to purchase electricity produced from renewable sources from across the country at lower rates. Cryptocurrency Miners in Iran Allowed to Source Green Energy From Across Country Iran’s Ministry […]