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3 Ways Biden Can Be Friendly With China
I’ve often viewed myself as both a global citizen and a bridge between East and West. The Biden Administration has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine America’s role in the global economy and pave the way for success in world with two equal economic superpowers. Here’s how…
Did Elon Musk Inadvertently Promote Ripple (XRP) When He Dropped The Bitcoin Bomb?
Ever since Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s announced that the automaking company will be dropping Bitcoin payments, Bitcoin has plunged dramatically on the crypto market, shedding more than $10,000 of its value.
Crypto Miner Greenridge on a Mission to Raise $22.8M
Crypto miner Greenridge Generation is on a mission to raise up to $22.8 million through an at-the-market offering.
New York-Based Power Plant Greenidge Generation Mines $50,000 Worth of Bitcoin on a Daily Basis
Greenidge’s 65,000-square-foot facility was initially built in 1937 as a coal plant before eventually being closed down in 2011. The plant remained dormant for five years before Atlas Holdings, Connecticut-based private equity company, converted it into a natural gas plant in 2016 to generate clean energy. Because of the high power that crypto mining machines use in their operations, countries have initiated stricter measures to discourage miners from conducting their mining activities. Some of these measures involve increased electricity fees, which have compelled most miners to move to other cities with favorable electricity billing.
BIS Advances Technology in Finance: Quantum, AI, and Green Initiatives for 2024
The Bank for International Settlements announces six innovative projects for 2024, focusing on quantum security, AI, and green finance, to enhance global financial system resilience.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Advocates Ethical AI Boundaries at Davos
Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Davos Forum calls for establishing ethical boundaries and good governance in AI development, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and inclusivity.
Students at Texas-based University Accorded with Blockchain-Powered GreenLight Credentials
The University of North Texas (UNT) in Dallas has unveiled GreenLight Credentials, a blockchain-enabled academic records verification platform, for its students, giving them more control of their transcripts.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak’s WOZX is Best Performing Crypto as Price Rallies 100% Again
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s crypto Efforce (WOZX) has rallied by 100% overnight, its price surging from $1.55 to $3.30 making it the best crypto-asset currently trading.
Greenidge Commits to Being 100% Carbon Neutral for Its Bitcoin Mining Facility Starting June 2021
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. plans to offset all carbon emissions from its Bitcoin mining facility, starting June 1st, 2021.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Emphasizes AI and DLT in Fintech Roadmap
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a Fintech Promotion Roadmap, aiming to promote fintech adoption in the financial services industry. The roadmap includes key fintech sectors like Wealthtech, Insurtech, and Greentech, and introduces AI and DLT. It aligns with HKMA's "Fintech 2025" strategy.
Greenpeace's Bitcoin Art Piece Praised by Supporters
Environmental group Greenpeace commissioned an art piece dubbed the "Skull of Satoshi" to highlight the climate impact of Bitcoin mining, but the piece has been praised by Bitcoin supporters who want to adopt it as their mascot. The 11-feet-tall skull features the Bitcoin logo and red laser eyes, with "smoking stacks" made of recycled electronic waste to represent the fossil fuel and coal pollution caused by Bitcoin mining.
New York State Denies Air Permit to Greenidge Crypto Mining Facility on Seneca Lake
Greenidge Bitcoin mining firm has been denied air permit by the regulator in a move that could lead to the retrenching of hundreds of workers in the crypto mining sector.