Articles for tag: Bitcoin Mining, crypto legislation, energy incentives, environmental sustainability, FLARE Act, Ted Cruz, Texas

April 2, 2025

Crypto Miner Supports US Senator’s Push to Incentivize Flaring Gas for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Cryptocurrency Mining

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the FLARE Act, a bill designed to encourage crypto miners to utilize flared gas for energy production. He aims to make Texas a leader in Bitcoin mining while promoting environmental sustainability by reducing emissions. The bill, supported by the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings, proposes ...

January 9, 2025

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Crypto

Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations Before His Departure

Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam urged for stronger cryptocurrency regulations during his final speech at the Brookings Institution. He emphasized that as cryptocurrencies increasingly blend with traditional finance, clearer rules are necessary to avoid long-term risks. Behnam noted that the process to pass new crypto legislation could take six to ten months, with additional time ...