Companies extracting cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan will be allowed to purchase only excess electricity on a government-controlled market. The decision comes with new legislation approved by
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Russia Expects Sizable Increase in Crypto Miners’ Share of Power Usage
The crypto mining industry may see a two-fold increase in its share of Russia’s power consumption in 2022, according to a high-ranking official from the
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Demand for Cryptocurrency Miners Rises in Russia Amid Low Prices of Hardware
Russia’s market for specialized crypto mining equipment has been seeing high demand over the past couple of months, with buyers attracted by the low price
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Applied Direct Response — ERCOT Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Is Beneficial to the Texas Grid
On Nov. 29, 2022, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) published a report on seasonal assessment and resource adequacy for the ERCOT region. ERCOT’s
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Manitoba Halts New Crypto Mining Projects Due to Expected High Energy Demand
Authorities in Manitoba are temporarily suspending the connection of new crypto mining facilities to the power grid. The Canadian province, which relies heavily on hydroelectric
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New York Mayor Supportive of Mining Restrictions but Maintains Crypto Hub Objective
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams took a supportive, if somewhat veiled, stance on the partial crypto mining ban imposed in the state. A
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