Crypto-Mining
Republicans Seek to Counter Effort to Curtail Crypto Mining
Republican lawmakers wrote to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week to counter an earlier message from Democrats, urging the regulator to look more closely at the potential environmental effects of crypto mining. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De unpacks the latest in the U.S. crypto mining landscape.
New Crypto Bill Could Positively Impact US Bitcoin Miners
Volt Equity Head of Research Nelson Hsieh discusses a sweeping new bill intended to specify the rules and roles for crypto regulation, and its potential positive impact on U.S. bitcoin miners.
What a Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry
Perianne Boring, Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO, discusses the potential implications for crypto mining after the New York State Senate greenlit a two-year crypto mining moratorium bill that is now heading to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk.
NY Governor Hochul Expected to Sign Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
The New York State Senate passed a bill last Friday targeting proof-of-work (PoW) mining that now moves on to Governor Kathy Hochul for consideration. BaSIC President Clark Vaccaro discusses the potential outcomes, addressing lawmakers’ concerns about crypto’s carbon footprint.
New York Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
The New York State Senate passed a bill targeting proof-of-work (PoW) mining in an effort to address some of the environmental concerns about cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk's Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the potential impact on the local crypto community and the mining industry at large.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Blockchain Names Its Head of Corporate Operations as New CFO
Current CFO Jeff McGonegal will retire and move into a new role as senior advisor of the miner in mid-August.
What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Plummeting Price?
As BTC heads for a ninth straight weekly decline, the “All About Bitcoin” Week in Review panel weighs in on the biggest crypto news of the week, including updates to bitcoin mining difficulty and the network’s hashrate.
Nvidia’s Crypto Mining Chip Revenue Now ‘Nominal’ Following Months of Decline
A drop in crypto mining chip sales dragged down the chipmaker’s OEM business unit year-over-year.
E-CNY Use Widens in Chinese Schools; Terra Faces Audit
Hydropower plant in China’s Hubei province fined for powering crypto mining. China expands use of digital yuan on school campuses. South Korean regulator to audit Terra and related financial businesses. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Terra Embezzlement Alleged; RBI Reiterates Crypto Warning
South Korean police reportedly investigating Terra employee over alleged embezzlement. India’s Central Bank Governor says recent crypto crash justifies RBI’s stance. Davos and the crypto conversation with Sheila Warren of the Crypto Council for Innovation. Report says crypto mining farm discovered in Russia’s oldest prison. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
