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Bitrefill and NBA star join forces to launch the world’s coolest Bitcoin sneaker

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Dallas Mavericks, in conjunction with Bitrefill, the world’s largest crypto-only online store, team up to launch the Bitsneaks shoe. The Bitsneaks feature a black-on-black colorway with contrasting sole and embroidered logo. Appealing to Bitcoin fans, they also come with additional extras, including an 825-lumen LED display to broadcast the BTC price. […]

ConsenSys member Evan Van Ness claims the Ethereum ‘Merge’ is not delayed, just off schedule

Ethereum Protocol Developer Tim Beiko said earlier in the week that the Merge will not happen in June, as previously stated. Persistent delays have plagued Ethereum’s transition to a Proof-of-Stake protocol. Users voice concerns that each setback is an opportunity for rival layer 1s to catch up. However, ConsenSys member and founder of website Week […]

Miners utilizing Norway’s renewable energy to reduce Bitcoin’s carbon footprint

MiningBitcoin miners in Norway run their operations solely on renewable energy thanks to the country’s climate-conscious industry, according to a  report by Arcane Research. Miners in the country also benefit from the colder climate, lenient regulation, and low tax rates for their operations. Most of all, the country provides some of the cheapest electricity in […]

Marathon Digital to relocate Bitcoin mining facility to carbon neutral energy sources

Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings plans to relocate its coal-powered Hardin mining facility in the US state of Montana to a more sustainable location. This is part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by using non-carbon emitting sources of energy for its operations. Marathon Digital eyes sustainable energy sources According to the CEO, […]

Crypto miners strike gold in Oklahoma as state introduces new tax incentives

Oklahoma lawmakers are in the final stages of introducing legislation that would make the state the new cryptocurrency mining hub in the U.S. Called the “Commercial Digital Asset Mining Act of 2022,” the proposed bill would see the state provide various incentives to businesses in “innovative technological industries” that set up shop in Oklahoma. Cheaper […]

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