The St. Mary’s University School of Law professor called for more scrutiny on the activities of miners, especially regarding their role in transaction ordering on the blockchain.
Category: crypto miners
Bitmain to Host Miners in 180-Megawatt Data Center in KazakhstanBitmain to Host Miners in 180-Megawatt Data Center in Kazakhstan
Crypto mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain has partnered with Enegix to host Antminer S19 Pro devices in one of the world’s largest data centers. The facility located in Kazakhstan is designed
Abkhazia Holds Talks With Russia to Ensure Electricity Supply for Crypto MinersAbkhazia Holds Talks With Russia to Ensure Electricity Supply for Crypto Miners
The government of Abkhazia is negotiating with Russia to solve a problem that led to a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus is now
Russian Crypto Industry Scrambles to Attract Miners as Kazakhstan Overtakes Russia in Mining VolumeRussian Crypto Industry Scrambles to Attract Miners as Kazakhstan Overtakes Russia in Mining Volume
An industry association representing the Russian crypto sector has launched a project to entice bitcoin miners. Despite its abundant sources of cheap energy, Russia is now lagging behind Kazakhstan, another
‘We Want You,’ Pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis Invites Crypto Miners to Wyoming‘We Want You,’ Pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis Invites Crypto Miners to Wyoming
U.S. lawmaker and bitcoin advocate Cynthia Lummis has indicated that cryptocurrency miners are welcome in Wyoming. In a recent interview, the senator defended bitcoin’s carbon footprint and later invited miners
New Bill to Ban Crypto Payments in Iran, Support Mining and Regulate ExchangeNew Bill to Ban Crypto Payments in Iran, Support Mining and Regulate Exchange
Urged by the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Iranian lawmakers have prepared new legislation to introduce comprehensive rules for the expanding industry. While the bill effectively bans crypto payments in the
Kazakhstan Introduces Surcharge for Electricity Used by Crypto MinersKazakhstan Introduces Surcharge for Electricity Used by Crypto Miners
Cryptocurrency miners in Kazakhstan will pay more than other consumers for the electricity they use to mint digital coins. The country’s president has signed a law that imposes an additional
Hydropower Stations Up for Sale Amid China’s Crackdown on Crypto MiningHydropower Stations Up for Sale Amid China’s Crackdown on Crypto Mining
Small hydropower plants have been put up for sale in China as demand for their cheap energy decreases following the government’s crackdown on crypto miners. Just as with mining rigs,
Persian Gulf Island to Become Crypto Exchange Hub, Iran Minister ProposesPersian Gulf Island to Become Crypto Exchange Hub, Iran Minister Proposes
Iran’s information technology minister has pitched the idea of transforming the Persian Gulf island of Kish into an international center for cryptocurrency exchanges. Iranian authorities plan to create a financial
Nvidia reports record earnings, claims it’s ‘hard to determine’ impact of crypto minersNvidia reports record earnings, claims it’s ‘hard to determine’ impact of crypto miners
Despite the surging crypto market rally, Nvidia believes its record first-quarter earnings are the result of high demand from the gaming industry.