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China
Researchers Build Blockchain Electricity Exchange They Say Cuts Waste
A team from one of the top universities in China has developed a decentralized exchange, not for crypto assets, but for unused electricity.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Aug 6, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2018
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Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests
Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 31, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 31, 2018
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New Power Rates Approved for Crypto Miners in Upstate New York
A municipal utility provider in New York got the green light from state regulators to create a new set of electricity rates for cryptocurrency miners.
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By Muyao Shen
Jul 12, 2018 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2018
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Montana County Delays Decision on Bitcoin Mining Suspension
A county in the U.S. state of Montana has postponed a decision on whether it should temporarily ban new bitcoin mining projects.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 15, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2018
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Payments
Walmart Patent Eyes Crypto Payments for Power Supply Precision
Retail giant Walmart is exploring a way to let households manage their electricity bills with prepayments in cryptocurrency.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 15, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2018
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Bitcoin Miners Arrested for Alleged Power Theft
Allegations of electricity theft have reportedly led to the arrest of bitcoin miners and equipment seizures in two Chinese cities.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Apr 25, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2018
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New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners
Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 16, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2018
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EU Can't Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Energy Concerns, Official Says
Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2018
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Bitcoin Prices Spark Demand for Washington's Cheap Electricity
The Central Washington region of the U.S. has reported surging demand from bitcoin miners for its cheap hydropower as price gains continue.
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By Sujha Sundararajan
Dec 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 8, 2017
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