Crypto, as a rising giant in the world of monetary transactions, is something that cannot be ignored. Officials crack down on $1 billion cryptocurrency scheme: 'Suspected of being involved' first ...

MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, March 26, 2025 – With the continuous evolution of blockchain technology and the increasing popularity of digital currencies, the cryptocurrency mining sector is experiencing ...

Bitcoin mining uses more electricity each year than the Netherlands, a country of more than 17 million. This is a mind boggling fact that serves to underscore the huge energy needs of mine operations ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. London, United Kingdom, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the global demand for passive income from ...

The number of electricity thefts uncovered in Malaysia soared by 300% between 2018 and end-2024, mainly due to the rise of illegal crypto mining, The Star reported on Monday. The cases were detected ...

Over the past decade, cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche technology to a digital asset that has attracted global attention. Whether it is Bitcoin, Ethereum, or "rising stars" such as Dogecoin and ...

Southeast Asian country Laos is turning to cryptocurrency mining as a way to ease its growing debt burden and put surplus energy to use, according to a report published Wednesday. Laos’ aspiration to ...

The timing couldn't be better. OpenAI, SoftBank and partners just unveiled a $400 billion Stargate data center initiative spanning nearly 7 GW, with two of its newest Texas sites landing right next to ...

Entrepreneurs are racing to repurpose and capitalize on heat that is wasted in cryptocurrency mining. Bitcoin mining generates enough heat annually for Finland's needs, but most goes up into the air, ...

El Salvador mines Bitcoin using volcano power (seriously), and Paraguay runs mining farms on excess hydroelectric capacity that would otherwise go to waste. Crypto mining burns through electricity ...