A KamAZ truck, loaded with 95 mining rigs, illegally draining power from a 10-kilovolt line in Buryatia. This may sound like the plot line of a terrible action movie, but it’s true. And it’s a lot more than an eccentric-niche news brief. The crypto gold rush has had unintended consequences,...
The Bitcoin mining industry has been facing heightened criticism in recent months for its perceived harm to the environment. Worries over energy use and carbon emissions are increasing. Creative initiatives such as Soluna’s Dorothy 2 are taking the lead, serving as potential blueprints for a greener tomorrow. This article explores...
Project Dorothy 2. Sounds almost fairytale-ish, doesn't it? It’s almost as good as living in a scene from The Wizard of Oz. Instead of ruby slippers, we’re out there catching our greener bitcoins in the Texas wind! Soluna Holdings is framing its growth as a brash bet on sustainability. This...
Bitcoin, the largest and most influential cryptocurrency, is said to hold the keys to a decentralized financial utopia. At KnowingCoin.com, we provide you everything you need to start mining cryptocurrency like a pro. Get empowered and make your mark in the thrilling tech frontier! All that glitters isn’t gold. Digital...
Let's be honest, the headline-grabbing claims about Bitcoin's energy consumption can be alarming. 91 terawatt-hours a year? That's Finland-level energy demand! You look at those figures, and it’s hard not to jump to conclusions. You could picture Bitcoin causing the polar ice caps to melt by itself. But knee-jerk reactions...
Let's be honest, the headlines are scary. “Bitcoin is boiling the oceans!” “Crypto's dirty secret!” We've all seen them. So sure, at face value, the energy consumption stats are alarming. 91 terawatt-hours a year? That’s Finland's annual electricity bill! Before you destroy your computer and swear off cryptocurrency forever—just hang...
The discussion around Bitcoin’s energy consumption has been one of the most consistent dog whistles used to rally strong opposition to cryptocurrency. This is one of the most serious criticisms against Bitcoin, echoed by many environmentalists. They even go so far as to liken it to the energy consumption of...
You’re excited because you realize that New York has turned the corner, is moving full steam ahead to a cleaner, greener tomorrow. Think again. Beneath the surface of solar panels and wind farms, a dirty secret is quietly sabotaging our efforts: Bitcoin mining. And it’s happening right in our own...
Bitcoin mining has provided substantial economic opportunities and prospects, but has created a highly controversial political storm over its environmental and social costs. Bitcoin mining operations in New York have been growing like wildfire. This boom has brought with it greater scrutiny around air pollution, GHG emissions, and impacts on...
Texas, the state known for its wide-open spaces and low-cost energy intended to lure factories and data centers, not data miners, has become a crypto mining mecca. Whether it’s attracting AI companies or some other tech hub of the future, state leaders like Gov. But behind the promises of innovation...
Bit Digital, Inc. just made a surprising and positive turn from Bitcoin mining. The company has since shifted its attention to Ethereum staking, pulling the industry’s eyes along with it. This development is part of a widening strategy of moves by the company to pivot its focus. It deepens and...
Bit Digital is betting the farm. They’re promoting the sale of these shovels in order to purchase the lottery tickets. They're ditching Bitcoin mining, the digital equivalent of the California gold rush, for Ethereum staking, which, let's be honest, sounds a lot less rugged and a lot more…regulated. Whether this...
Bitcoin mining is the integral process that serves as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. It’s how new bitcoins are generated, and it’s how transactions are confirmed and added to the public blockchain. To those unfamiliar with the crypto space, the word “mining” may seem a bit scary. Learning the...
The buzz is building. Look out BTC, altcoin ETFs are on their way! The SEC seems to be getting a little more friendly towards it, especially with regards to Solana. We're seeing applications amended, deadlines looming, and even whispers of BlackRock jumping into the XRP game after the Ripple case...
Let's be blunt. The Bitcoin gold rush? It’s increasingly shaping up to be a fool’s errand come 2025. This really is more than a small blip in profitability. That is a dramatic and potentially catastrophic turn in the risk-reward equation. The shiny allure of digital gold is masking a growing...
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Tired of the idea that your wealth is in the hands of people you can’t even influence? Let me tell you a secret: Bitcoin mining might just be your escape hatch. I know, I know, this sounds like something only tech sorcerers can comprehend, but...
The air is just crackling with excitement, right? Or maybe that’s just the Crypto Summer 2.0 that you can almost taste on the horizon. Forget the lukewarm spring we just had. This is about to be a full-blown heatwave, fueled by something even more potent than Bitcoin: Altcoins. And what's...
Introduction to the TopicCryptocurrency investment is on the verge of seismic change. Altcoin ETFs are primed to explode into the market! An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund that holds a collection of assets, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities, and divides ownership of those assets into...