In the remote northwestern region of Zambia, a bitcoin mine operates near the Zambezi River, utilizing energy from the Zengamina hydroelectric plant. Before the Kenyan company Gridless arrived, excess power from the plant was wasted, making electricity costly for local residents. Now, Gridless’s mining operation generates 30% of the plant’s revenue, significantly benefiting the town ...
Berlín, a charming town in El Salvador, is creating a unique ecosystem built around Bitcoin. Located around two hours from the capital, it supports a lively community of about 20,000 people, many of whom use Bitcoin for daily transactions. Unlike other areas, Berlín’s locals are leading the charge in adopting this cryptocurrency, thanks to initiatives ...
The parliament of Bern, a Swiss canton, has approved a proposal to explore Bitcoin mining, with a vote of 85 to 48. This legislation, backed by members from various political parties, aims to assess the potential of Bitcoin mining using unused energy. The cantonal government will prepare a report to evaluate how Bitcoin mining could ...
Revolve Labs, formerly Bit49, hopes to generate revenue from its new AI data center, allowing it to move or shut down its current facility. At a recent public hearing in Glencoe, residents expressed concerns about the company’s past performance as neighbors, particularly regarding noise from its crypto-mining operations. While some residents are skeptical of Revolve ...
Ontario will extend its temporary cut to gasoline and diesel taxes until next June, Premier Doug Ford announced at a news conference on Sunday.
