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ForkLog 3 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 13 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 5 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 24 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 5 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 9 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 14 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 10 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 5 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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ForkLog 18 16.03.2022

Mining farm of 150 ASIC miners found in a Bishkek hotel

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan halted the operation of a mining farm found in the basement of a Bishkek hotel.

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ForkLog 8 16.02.2022

Dagestan Leads in Mining-Related Electricity Theft

More than half of the mining-farm electricity-theft cases in the North Caucasus Federal District are in Dagestan.

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ForkLog 5 15.02.2022

Illegally connected mining farm found near Moscow

Employees of the Rosseti Moscow Region branch discovered a mining farm near Istra with signs of illegal energy consumption.

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