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Google’s nuclear power plan could revolutionize cryptocurrency mining

DIGIT — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:50:34 +0000

The advent of small modular reactors should make on-site nuclear energy economically feasible at scale.

Kamala Harris Pledges to Support Digital Assets — ‘We Will Cut Needless Bureaucracy’

DIGIT — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:12:43 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to support innovative technologies like artificial intelligence and digital assets while ensuring consumer and investor protection. Her remarks, highlighting AI and cryptocurrency as key aspects of her economic vision, marked her first direct statement on cryptocurrency as the Democratic nominee. Kamala Harris Backs AI and Cryptocurrency at Major Fundraiser […]

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El Salvador mines 474 Bitcoin using geothermal volcanic energy

DIGIT — Wed, 15 May 2024 08:16:49 +0000

El Salvador currently holds 5,750 BTC worth $354 million, accumulated over three years.

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Terawulf Energizes First Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facility in the US, Plans to Expand Operations

DIGIT — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:30:41 +0000

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 exahash per second (EH/s) or close to 8,000 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners are now online, and another 8,000 mining […]

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White House Reporter Says Inflation Has Become ‘Biden’s Political Nightmare’ as Critics Slam Government Spending

DIGIT — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:00:31 +0000

While the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicates U.S. inflation has continued to print perpetual new highs, U.S. president Joe Biden is losing ground on his climate bill. The Biden administration’s recent budget negotiations and tactics toward dealing with inflation have been criticized by West Virginia’s senator Joe Manchin who […]

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North Dakota hopes to double the $3B of clean crypto mining in the state

DIGIT — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:39:31 +0000

North Dakota officials are luring in crypto mining companies to set up in the state. With $3B already invested, and with $3B said to be on the way, they’re doing well so far.

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Compass Mining Partners With Oklo to Power Bitcoin Mining Operations With Advanced Fission

DIGIT — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:59 +0000

Bitcoin mining firm Compass Mining announced the company has entered a 20-year partnership with Oklo Inc., a California-based firm that produces clean, emission-free energy via advanced fission. Oklo explains the company is committed to providing 150 megawatts (MW) of clean power to Compass in order to drive bitcoin mining operations. Advanced Fission and Bitcoin Mining […]

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Resume Accepting Bitcoin When Miners Confirm 50% Clean Energy Usage

DIGIT — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:00:28 +0000

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that when there is “confirmation of reasonable (about 50%) clean energy usage by miners with positive future trend,” his electric car company will start accepting bitcoin for payments again. Elon Musk Reveals When Tesla Will Resume Accepting Bitcoin Tesla CEO Elon Musk talked about when Tesla will resume accepting […]

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Chinese Firm Invests $25 Million in ‘Cryptocurrency Mining Data Center’ in Texas

DIGIT — Thu, 20 May 2021 23:30:58 +0000

On Wednesday, the firm Bit Mining Limited, formerly known as 500.com, announced it has entered into a binding investment in a cryptocurrency mining data center located in Texas. The binding investment worth $25 million is with Dory Creek, LLC as the two companies will construct and operate a 57.2 MW mining facility powered by 85% […]

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African Property Development Firm Partners Online Leasing Platform in a BTC for Solar Cells Scheme

DIGIT — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:30:53 +0000

South African property developer, New Age Properties, says it has partnered with Sun Exchange, an online leasing platform, as part of an effort to bring cheap and clean energy to low-income earners. Bitcoin for Solar Cells According to the two companies’ working arrangement, Sun Exchange, which also accepts payment in BTC form, will enable buyers […]

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