Decoded: Why Everyone’s Suddenly Googling ‘Bitcoin Halving’
The digital gold rush is back on. With the next Bitcoin halving event just around the corner, excitement in the cryptocurrency world has reached a fever pitch.
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Norway Draws The Line: Crypto Mining Faces Ban Over Energy Usage
The Norwegian government has enacted a new law aimed at reining in the burgeoning industry of crypto mining. The law, disclosed in a report by local news outlet VG on Monday, signals Norway’s resolve to regulate and potentially shutter cryptocurrency mining operations within its borders.
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Australian Watchgod After Crypto Firms For $104M Collapse
According to local reports, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has started legal procedures against two crypto companies and their directors for operating unlicensed in the country.
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From Bytes To Bites: Iceland Prioritizes Food Over Crypto Mining
Iceland, the volcanic island nation famed for its stunning landscapes and clean energy production, is embarking on a new chapter.
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Blockchain Revolution In China: NPC Pushes For Rapid Development, Leaving Crypto In The Dust
Blockchain technology emerged in the spotlight at the “Two Sessions” event, a prominent annual gathering of China’s political and industry leaders in Beijing. At this event, National People’s Congress (NPC) member Dong Jin proposed expediting this technology’s development nationwide.
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Bitcoin Mining Mandatory Survey Halted By US Judge
Since the crypto mining ban in China in 2021, the US has become one of the largest mining hubs for Bitcoin miners. However, regulatory agencies have tightened their measures to increase their oversight over the industry.
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Virginia Bill Proposes Crypto and Blockchain Study Group: What Could It Mean?
The state of Virginia’s Bureau of Financial Institutions will convene a work group to study blockchain technology, digital asset mining, and cryptocurrency.
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US Gov’t Takes Aim At Crypto Mining’s Environmental Impact With Data Drive
The US government has set its sights on the burgeoning crypto mining industry, launching a data-gathering initiative to assess its environmental impact, particularly its energy consumption.
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China Digs Into Cryptocurrency: Mining Banned In Energy Revamp
Beijing has intensified its efforts to curb cryptocurrency mining, citing its excessive energy consumption and potential environmental harm.
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Crypto Classrooms: US Authorities Charge School Staff In Illegal Campus Mining Scandal
Two high-ranking officials from the Patterson Joint Unified School District in New Jersey face charges for allegedly operating a crypto mining farm on school premises, according to the US Department of Justice.
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US Government Eyes Energy Data Disclosure: Bitcoin Miners On Notice
The United States Department of Energy recently announced it will collect energy use data from crypto miners next week.
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OKX pulls plug on mining pool amid declining user and hashrate numbers
Crypto exchange OKX will discontinue its mining pool services due to “business adjustments” reasons, according to a Jan. 26 statement.
The platform said it had halted new customer registrations, effective immediately. Existing users will retain access to the platform until Feb.