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How Offsetting Carbon Emissions with PEGA Pool Could Save Bitcoin Mining

Since the price of Bitcoin began to rapidly rise almost a decade ago, Bitcoin miners have designed their digital computers to participate in its Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism. By providing computer systems that solve complex mathematical problems and help to verify new blocks, miners are rewarded in Bitcoin. While this cryptocurrency was increasing in value, miners were able to make a fortune from the practice.

ExxonMobil To Expand “Green” Bitcoin Mining Pilot Program That Leverages Excess Natural Gas

In what is becoming a more common industry practice, Exxon Mobil, the United States’ largest oil and gas producer, has announced its plans to initiate a pilot Bitcoin mining program by rerouting excess natural gas, which would normally be flared or burned off, to its Qua Iboe Terminal in Nigeria to power Bitcoin mining

Iron Hammer, Paper Hands: Russia Jumps On Crypto Ban Wagon, Moves To Outlaw Crypto Mining And Investment

On Thursday, Russia’s Central Bank launched a proposal to ban both cryptocurrency investments and mining, joining in a chorus of governments around the world cracking down on digital currencies while highlighting the various threats cryptocurrencies pose to monetary stability and private citizens. 

Crypto Mining Firm Bitdeer Technologies Agrees To Merger With Blank-Check Firm Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp With Four Billion Dollar Valuation

In a press release issued Thursday, Bitdeer Technologies announced it has agreed to a future merger with blank-check firm Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp to become a publicly traded company on the United States stock market. 

PoW Mining and Cryptocurrencies Come Under Fire In Sweden

Proof of Work (PoW) mining has come under fire by Swedish financial and environmental regulators. A recent proposal was signed by both the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency that points out many of the common but often misplaced fears about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.