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Renewable Energy

Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Policy
Mining
New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Crypto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power
The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected, nor are any that tap renewabl...
Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 27, 2022 at 3:11 a.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2022
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Bitcoin mining
Marathon Digital to Move Mining Rigs From Coal-Powered Montana Site
The company wants its bitcoin mining operations to be 100% carbon neutral by the end of the year.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Apr 5, 2022 at 4:23 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2022
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A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)
Finance
Mining
Iris Energy’s December Hashrate Rises 14% as Revenue Falls Again
The Australian miner continues to build out mining capacity in Canada.
A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Jan 11, 2022 at 2:04 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2022
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Podcasts
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Crypto News Roundup for Nov. 16, 2021
With crypto markets dipping into the red and a closer look at bitcoin’s energy footprint, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Nov 16, 2021 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
Nov 16, 2021
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Policy
Mining
Kazakhstan’s Crypto Miners Face New Regulations After Contributing to Power Shortages
Crypto mining could help push the country’s transition into green energy.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Nov 12, 2021 at 6:26 p.m. UTC
Nov 12, 2021
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Navajo bitcoin miners (Compass Mining, modified by CoinDesk with permission)
Policy
Bitcoin
Why Shouldn’t the Navajo Mine Bitcoin?
Bitcoin promises a sovereignty the Navajo and other First Nations have always been promised but have never received.
Navajo bitcoin miners (Compass Mining, modified by CoinDesk with permission)
By William Foxley
Nov 10, 2021 at 8:54 p.m. UTC
Nov 10, 2021
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Bitcoin mining
Kazakhstan Won’t Restrict Electricity to Lawful Crypto Miners, Minister Says
The minister and local mining industry see renewables as a solution to Kazakhstan’s energy woes.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Nov 10, 2021 at 7:19 a.m. UTC
Nov 10, 2021
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Finance
Mining
Kazakh Mining Hosting Firm Enegix Looks for Energy Autonomy Through Hydropower
Kazakhstan has seen severe electricity shortages, and local miners are facing power rationing.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Nov 9, 2021 at 11:49 a.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2021
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Technology
The node
Carbon Offsets Are a Distraction for Crypto
Companies like BitMEX shouldn’t follow the corporate trend in buying these financial assets and build renewables instead.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Nov 2, 2021 at 6:35 p.m. UTC
Nov 2, 2021
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Podcasts
Podcasts
Crypto News Roundup for Oct. 26, 2021
With some traders starting to rotate profits into altcoins and a look at what two nuclear scientists have to say about how to make bitcoin mining more environmentally friendly...
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Oct 26, 2021 at 2:41 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2021
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