# Russia seems to be preparing to mine Bitcoin with flare gas

# Russia seems to be preparing to mine Bitcoin with flare gas

” Russia seems to be preparing to mine Bitcoin with flare gas “ The Russian government continues to establish links with major players in the cryptocurrency mining industry despite staying skeptical about legalizing cryptocurrency trading and payments. Russia’s state-owned gas giant Gazprom Neft has entered into a partnership with BitRiver, the largest crypto-mining colocation services…

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# Bitcoin’s real energy use questioned as Ethereum founder criticizes BTC

# Bitcoin’s real energy use questioned as Ethereum founder criticizes BTC

” Bitcoin’s real energy use questioned as Ethereum founder criticizes BTC “ The ever-raging debate around Bitcoin’s energy consumption has been re-ignited, with founding member of Ethereum Anthony Donofrio claiming that Bitcoin is using “way too much” energy.  According to figures from Digiconomist, Bitcoin (BTC) currently uses 0.82% of the world’s power while Ethereum (ETH)…

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#Hochul’s electric-bill posturing and other commentary

#Hochul’s electric-bill posturing and other commentary

“Hochul’s electric-bill posturing and other commentary” Eye on NY: Hochul’s Electric-Bill Posturing Gov. Kathy Hochul may support “the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s (CLCPA) goals, but she clearly doesn’t want anyone to link her to its costs,” snarks the Empire Center’s James E. Hanley. She “declared it ‘outrageous’ and ‘unacceptable’ ” for utilities “to ask…

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#Democrats’ ‘moral oblivion’ and other commentary

#Democrats’ ‘moral oblivion’ and other commentary

“Democrats’ ‘moral oblivion’ and other commentary” Washington watch: Dems’ ‘Moral Oblivion’ “After the leak of Justice Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade,” Sen. Chuck Schumer “decided to tap into his party’s dark id,” rages Spectator World’s Matt Purple. The Democratic leader introduced a bill that “wouldn’t just codify Roe” but would “go much further,…

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#Graduation balloons festive but dangerous if released

#Graduation balloons festive but dangerous if released

“Graduation balloons festive but dangerous if released” KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As families start to gather in the coming weeks for high school and college graduation celebrations, power companies are warning about the dangers of releasing balloons into the air.  Shiny, metallic balloons, also known as Mylar balloons, have a silvery coating that conducts electricity. If…

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