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ForkLog 12 03.10.2022

Russia to sell electricity to Kazakhstan for mining

The Russian government is discussing supplying electricity to Kazakhstan for mining companies.

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ForkLog 13 27.09.2022

Study finds Bitcoin mining accounts for 0.1% of global CO2 emissions.

Since the inception of the Bitcoin network and up to 21 September 2022, Bitcoin miners produced 199.65 million tonnes of CO2e.

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ForkLog 8 30.08.2022

Debunking the myths: How bad is Bitcoin for the environment?

ForkLog determined Bitcoin's share of global energy consumption and its long-term growth prospects.

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ForkLog 4 24.08.2022

Texas sees potential gains from Bitcoin mining for the energy sector

Mining facilities do not require a reliable electricity supply, so their long-term siting in Texas could be beneficial for the energy sector.

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ForkLog 19 23.08.2022

Arcane Research analyst forecasts Bitcoin network energy consumption in 2040

If the price of Bitcoin reaches $2 million by 2040, the network's annual energy consumption will reach 894 TWh.

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ForkLog 9 03.08.2022

Kosovo extends ban on Bitcoin mining

The government of the partially recognised state of Kosovo approved the introduction of emergency measures in the energy sector, specifically relating to cryptocurrency mining.

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ForkLog 31 22.06.2022

US utility signs first blockchain-interruptible tariff deal for miners

The Wyoming utility Black Hills Energy agreed to provide electricity to miners under the blockchain interruptible service tariff.

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ForkLog 7 27.05.2022

Miners’ share of Russia’s energy consumption tops 2%

Mining accounts for more than 2% of Russia's total electricity consumption, underscoring the need to regulate the market, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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ForkLog 17 05.05.2022

Russia proposes higher energy tariffs for home Bitcoin miners

Tariffs for cryptocurrency miners in Russia should be higher. The relevant methodological guidelines were issued by the Federal Antimonopoly Service.

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ForkLog 27 13.04.2022

Abkhazia approves electricity tariffs for cryptocurrency miners

The Abkhazian cabinet approved new electricity tariffs, allocating miners to a separate category. This was announced by Minister of Economy Kristina Ozgan.

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ForkLog 25 30.03.2022

Uzbekistan shuts down mining farm that mined $7.7 million in cryptocurrency

In the Syrdarya region of Uzbekistan, law enforcement authorities found an illegal mining farm that mined cryptocurrencies worth $7.7 million since August 2020.

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ForkLog 8 29.03.2022

Two Volgograd residents suspected of organizing illegal mining

In Volgograd, authorities are investigating a corruption scheme related to powering a mining farm.

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