Electricity
Bitcoin Miners’ High Hopes for Latin America Dented by Paraguay
The industry’s potential in the region was touted at a conference in Cancun, Mexico, last month, but a crypto mining-friendly bill in Paraguay was shot down last week.
Paraguay Votes Down Crypto Regulatory Bill in a Blow to Crypto Mining Industry
The bill would have capped how much the grid operator can charge bitcoin miners for electricity.
Kentucky Investigating 2 Proposed Contracts That Would Give Discounted Electricity to Crypto Miners
Kentucky’s Public Service Commission is concerned the rates could result in higher electric bills for state residents.
EU Countries Must Be Ready to Block Crypto Mining, Commission Says
The European Union's executive arm also wants blockchains to show energy-efficiency labels and to end crypto tax breaks.
Paraguay’s Electricity Authority Requests Higher Rates for Crypto Miners, Partial Veto of Mining Legislation
The legislature last month approved a bill regulating crypto mining and trading in the country.
Need a Use Case for Decentralization? Start With Energy
Amid the bear market, the crypto/blockchain industry needs to demonstrate how it can be useful. The dysfunctional energy system is a good place to make a mark, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.
Russian Crypto Miners Brace for Sanctions Fallout Amid Ukraine Conflict
The ruble’s fall has made mining more profitable in Russia for now, but parts and shipping costs are set to rise.
Electricity Consumption in Siberian Region Rises Fourfold Due to Crypto Mining
The Russian government is working on new crypto mining regulation.
Belarus Introduces Special Electricity Tariff for Miners
Crypto miners are now being classified in the same category as data centers.
Russian Energy Minister Says Miners Should Pay More for Electricity
Using energy at retail rates for crypto miners is unacceptable, Nikolay Shulginov said.
