The Russian government considers bitcoin as a payment option for small business transactions, not for oil exports, the country’s finance ministry has indicated. A top
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Bitriver to Mine Crypto Using Excess Gas From Gazprom Neft’s Oil Extraction
Russian crypto mining operator Bitriver will use electricity generated from associated gas provided by Gazprom Neft to mint digital coins. As part of a new
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American Economists Are Baffled by an ‘Unusual Situation’ as Russia’s Ruble Is the World’s Best Performing Fiat Currency
Two months after the Russian ruble fell below a U.S. penny, the transcontinental country’s fiat currency is the best performing currency worldwide. American economists are
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How blockchain mining can turbocharge the energy transition — Part III: A dynamic solution for…
For most renewable energy developers, the prospect of monetising power by mining crypto simultaneously makes a lot of sense and none at… Continue reading on
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Gas-to-Bitcoin Mining Firm Crusoe Energy Systems Raises $505 Million
On Thursday, the bitcoin mining and flare gas mitigation firm Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. revealed it secured $505 million in new capital from strategic investors.
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Russia’s Central Bank Slashes Benchmark Rate, Pegs RUB to Gold — Ruble Rebounds to Pre-War Levels
Amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the Russian ruble has managed to rebound despite the strict sanctions imposed against the Russian Federation. The country’s central bank has
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