Northern Trust introduces digital carbon credit trading platform
[Sep 12 6:16 PM] The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem will enable carbon credit transactions from issuance to retirement.
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Academic Paper Demonstrates Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Mitigate Methane Emissions
[Sep 3 1:50 PM] Researchers Murray A. Rudd, Matthew Jones, Daniel Sechrest, Daniel Batten, and Dennis Porter have unveiled a new study showcasing a cutting-edge framework that fuses landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) systems with bitcoin mining. This innovative…
Bit Digital Expands AI and HPC Footprint, Signs $700 Million Agreement With Boosteroid
[Aug 20 9:30 PM] Bit Digital, Inc. has shared an update on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI) services by securing a binding term sheet with Boosteroid Inc., a major player in the cloud gaming industry. This partnership highlights Bit Digital’s…
Argentina to Mine Bitcoin with Stranded Gas
[May 8 7:39 AM] Argentina's energy sector is increasingly turning to Bitcoin, this time with a state-owned facility using stranded natural gas from oil fields that would otherwise be wasted.JUST IN: 
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Argentina state-owned company’s subsidiary will mine $BTC wit First Bitcoin-backed synthetic dollar to launch with 25% yield
[May 6 7:00 AM] USDh is the first Bitcoin-native synthetic dollar with yield-generating capabilities. Is the 25% yield sustainable?
Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Could Accelerate Transition to Renewable Energy
Bitcoin Mining Council Reveals Sustainable Growth: New Survey Sheds Light on Industry’s Power and Efficiency
[Aug 10, 2023 1:30 PM] In a recent report, the Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC) unveiled the results of its first half of 2023 survey, highlighting the industry’s strides in electricity consumption, technological efficiency, and sustainable power. Furthermore, the…
LK-99 and Cracking Bitcoin: A Quantum Leap in Optimism or Threat? Community Debates Potential Impact
[Aug 6, 2023 12:30 PM] In recent times, attention has gravitated towards a novel substance known as LK-99, celebrated as a potential wonder superconductor with the capability to usher in an era of lossless power transmission, more potent computers, and stronger magnets…
The Agenda podcast chats with Energy Web on how to fight climate change with help of blockchain
[Jul 28, 2023 6:20 AM] Energy Web CEO Jesse Morris explains why blockchain can make “going green” more efficient, how fighting climate change is easier and why they are building on Polkadot.
Follow The Trends: Bitcoin Is On The Path To Becoming The Money Of The Future
[Jun 6, 2023 6:00 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Didar Bekbauov, the founder and CEO of Bitcoin miner hosting company Xive.The financial industry as a whole is continually shifting toward the digital space, with the global digital payments market generating almost…
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Piloting a Waste Gas Methodology With Miner Crusoe Energy
[Apr 27, 2023 7:00 AM] Crypto miners, like Crusoe, use gas that would otherwise be wasted and minimize methane emissions.
Here Are Six New Projects Looking to Mitigate Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Footprint
[Apr 22, 2023 8:51 AM]
Environmental Impact of AI Models Takes Center Stage Amid Criticism Against Bitcoin Mining
[Apr 18, 2023 4:00 AM] While bitcoin’s effect on the environment has been discussed at length over the last two years, the latest trend of artificial intelligence (AI) software is now being criticized for its carbon footprint. According to several headlines and…
Shamba Network Sows the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
[Apr 17, 2023 6:08 AM] An ambitious startup tackles two of the world’s most intractable problems – climate change and financial inclusion – by using blockchain technology to share sophisticated data and insights with farmers in Kenya. That’s why Shamba Network is one of
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Limit Bitcoin Miners' Participation in Demand Response Programs
[Apr 12, 2023 12:11 PM] Bitcoin miners in Texas get paid in power credits to power off during times of peak demand.
Cleanspark Purchases 45,000 Bitcoin Mining Devices, Adding 6.3 EH/s to Current Fleet
[Apr 11, 2023 2:00 PM] On Tuesday, the bitcoin mining company Cleanspark announced that it had purchased 45,000 Antminer S19 XP bitcoin mining devices for a total price of $144.9 million. Cleanspark stated that the new fleet would add 6.3 exahash per second (EH/s) of…
Immersion Cooling Firm LiquidStack Secures Series B Funding to Build Manufacturing in U.S.
[Mar 22, 2023 7:00 AM] The company can reduce the carbon footprint, land and water use of bitcoin miners through its technology.
Meta Announces 10,000 Layoffs in ‘Year of Efficiency’ Move; Singles Out AI Over Metaverse as ‘Largest Investment’
[Mar 16, 2023 4:00 AM] Meta, the social media company, will continue to shed part of its workforce, recently announcing 10,000 new layoffs to be executed during 2023 as part of its new efficiency policy. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of the company, stated that artificial…
ESG Analyst Daniel Batten Reveals Dynamic Charts Showing Bitcoin’s 52.6% Sustainable Energy Use
[Mar 9, 2023 9:30 AM] Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analyst Daniel Batten said Tuesday that the computational backbone of the Bitcoin network now uses 52.6% sustainable energy. Batten and onchain analyst Willy Woo created Dynamic Bitcoin ESG Charts to…
Terawulf Energizes First Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facility in the US, Plans to Expand Operations
[Mar 6, 2023 3:30 PM] Terawulf, a bitcoin mining operation, has announced that it has energized the first nuclear-powered bitcoin mining facility in the United States at the company’s Nautilus Facility in Pennsylvania. According to the company, approximately 1…
Can blockchain help combat climate change?
[Mar 5, 2023 8:07 AM] Blockchain’s transparency and traceability can aid sustainability and reduce carbon emissions for climate change.
Flare gets NFT platform to increase use cases for interoperability protocols
[Mar 2, 2023 8:30 AM] The NFT marketplace Sparkles launched on the layer-1 EVM oracle platform Flare for interoperable protocols to expand use cases for NFTs and their holders.
The Majority Of Bitcoin Mining Is Fueled By Sustainable Energy
[Feb 19, 2023 7:00 AM] Contrary to a misguided Cambridge University study, Bitcoin mining leverages 52.6% sustainable energy, making it an appealing ESG investment.This article provides a look at my latest research, revealing how it came to be that a 2022 Cambridge…
What are the applications of NFTs in supply chains?
[Feb 15, 2023 8:40 AM] PFP NFTs have seen a lot of adoption over the years. Can NFTs be valuable in real-world scenarios and address pain points with supply chains?
Davos 2023: Education is key to driving sustainability in blockchain and beyond
[Jan 18, 2023 1:25 AM] Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr moderated a panel discussion at the 2023 Davos conference in Switzerland on sustainability in the blockchain world.
Sazmining Launches Hydroelectric-Powered Mining Facility In Wisconsin
[Jan 17, 2023 8:00 AM] The site furthers the company’s goals of providing mining hosting services to a retail audience using sustainable power sources.Sazmining, a bitcoin mining hosting solution provider, has launched their first hydroelectric-powered mining facility in…
Bitcoin Mining Is Proving To Be A Lifeline For Africa’s Oldest National Park
[Jan 13, 2023 2:37 PM] Virunga National Park, located in Eastern Congo, is mining bitcoin to preserve revenue in the face of disease and militia attacks.Virunga National Park, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is Africa’s oldest protected space and a testament…
One Of America’s Largest Hemp Processors Makes Entry Into Sustainable Bitcoin Mining
[Jan 12, 2023 2:05 PM] A new direction towards sustainable energy projects has been led with an investment into a Costa Rican bitcoin mining operation.Generation Hemp Inc., the largest mid-stream hemp processing entity in the U.S., has renamed itself Evergreen…