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An Overdue Spotlight on Cryptocurrency Mining's Energy Consumption In a groundbreaking move, the U S Energy Information Administration (EIA) has recently unveiled its plans to kick off a pioneer survey targeting the electricity usage of cryptocurrency mining operations across the nation This initiative comes hot on the heels of an earlier retraction of a similar request—this time aiming to shed some much-needed light on the cryptomining sector through a public comment procedure on their energy consumption reporting standards This represents a significant step toward transparency in an industry that has, up until now, been somewhat of a mystery to U...

The Future of crypto Mining Regulation Hangs in the Balance: A Legal Battle Unfolds In an unexpected twist of events, the very landscape of cryptocurrency mining in Texas is under scrutiny, thanks to a recent lawsuit that highlights the tension between the rapidly evolving digital currency world and regulatory practices At the heart of this legal drama are the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC), an influential industry group, and Riot Platforms, a prominent mining company Their move to challenge the U S Department of Energy (DOE) alongside other regulatory bodies has sparked a crucial conversation about the future of cryptocurrency mining in the United States...

The BGA Member Survey Report for 2022 has been released. Interesting results! Read our summary of what gaming professionals said.

The rise in blockchain technology’s massive popularity is also due to the soaring popularity of play-to-earn gaming model.