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Markets
Singapore
Singapore Power Unveils Blockchain Market for Renewable Energy Trading
Singapore's energy utilities provider has launched a blockchain-powered marketplace for trading renewable energy certificates.
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By Yogita Khatri
Oct 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 29, 2018
SingaporeUtilitiesNewsRenewable EnergyEnergyuse-cases-verticals
Power
Markets
Utilities
Nevada's Utilities Agency Eyes Blockchain for Energy Credit System
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is looking to implement blockchain for its energy credit tracking system.
Power
By Yogita Khatri
Oct 12, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2018
UtilitiesNewsDistributed Ledger TechnologyEnergyNevadaTechnology News
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Markets
Startups
Energy Giant Engie Backs 'Blockchain Studio' With $2.3 Million Funding
French energy firm Engie announced Friday that it will help commercial customers build blockchain platforms with its new "Blockchain Studio" spinoff.
Building Blocks, Team
By Anna Baydakova
Sep 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2018
startupsNewsEnergyEngieMaltemBlockchain Studiobusiness news
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Markets
Exchanges
Energy Firm Discloses Major Crypto Losses Amid Blockchain Rebrand
A publicly owned firm chaired by a Chinese billionaire lost millions through crypto investments, yet it's still seeking to rebrand around the tech.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Aug 21, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Aug 21, 2018
ExchangesHong KongCryptocurrencyNewsinvestmentsEnergybusiness news
The U.S. infrastructure bill's tax provisions could affect the price of ether.
Markets
Us senate
US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain
The U.S. Senate will host a hearing on blockchain's energy use and whether the tech can be used to protect infrastructure next week.
The U.S. infrastructure bill's tax provisions could affect the price of ether.
By Nikhilesh De
Aug 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 16, 2018
US SenateRegulationNewsEnergyLegalFast FollowHearingsuse-cases-verticalsbusiness newsus-canada
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Markets
China
Researchers Build Blockchain Electricity Exchange They Say Cuts Waste
A team from one of the top universities in China has developed a decentralized exchange, not for crypto assets, but for unused electricity.
solar power palnt
By Wolfie Zhao
Aug 6, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2018
ChinaBlockchain TechnologyNewsPatentsEnergyFudan UniversityElectricityOriginal
cables
Markets
Identity
South Korean Telecoms Giant KT Has Built Its Own Blockchain
The second largest mobile carrier in South Korea has launched its own blockchain network and aims to apply the tech across several sectors.
cables
By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 24, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 24, 2018
IdentityBlockchain TechnologySouth KoreaNewsEnergyTelecommunicationsKTbusiness news
electric grid
Markets
Colorado
US Government Backs Decentralized Energy Grid With $1 Million Grant
A blockchain-focused solar power startup based in Colorado has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
electric grid
By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 17, 2018 at 6:15 a.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2018
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Markets
Mining
Quebec Halts Crypto Mining Approvals Pending New Restrictions
Quebec has halted approvals for new cryptocurrency mining operations while it draws up new rules and may raise energy costs.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jun 8, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2018
MiningQueenslandRegulationNewsEnergyHydro Quebecbusiness news
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Markets
Europe
Taking Back Power: An Upstart Government Plans to Tokenize Energy
The plan is to incentivize solar power generation by circumventing rules inhibiting its adoption made by Madrid.
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By Ian Allison
Jun 1, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 1, 2018
EuropestartupsSpainEthereumRegulationEnergySolar PowerCataloniaFeaturesbusiness news