Bitcoin Mining Achieves All-Time High of 54.5% Sustainable Energy Usage in 2023

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 19, 2024 | Blog News

Bitcoin ESG Forecast’s recent blog post revealed that the Bitcoin mining sector has reached an unprecedented milestone, utilizing sustainable energy at an all-time high of 54.5%. The data, sourced from the Bitcoin Energy and Emission Sustainability Tracker...

Indonesia’s Crypto Exchange Transaction Volume Plummets by 60% in 2023 due to High Taxes

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog News

Indonesia, known for its rapid adoption of cryptocurrencies, experienced a significant 60% decline in transaction volume on crypto exchanges in 2023 compared to the previous year. Local exchanges attribute the drop in activity partly to the imposition of income and...

Baidu Faces Potential US Sanctions Over Alleged Military Use of Its AI Technology

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog News

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Baidu is under scrutiny for potential US sanctions following allegations that researchers in China used its Ernie chatbot in collaboration with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on military technology. Baidu denies any...

Gemini Secures Approval to Operate in France as a Digital Asset Services Provider

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog News

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received approval to operate as a digital asset services provider (DASP) in France, adding to its presence in over a dozen European jurisdictions. The approval from the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) brings Gemini’s...

Pro XRP Lawyer Commends Coinbase Legal Team’s Motion to Dismiss SEC; Ripple CEO Criticizes Chairman Gensler

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog News

Renowned XRP advocate and lawyer John Deaton praised Coinbase’s legal team for filing a Motion to Dismiss (MTD) against the SEC in the ongoing legal battle. Representing over 5,000 Coinbase customers, Deaton acknowledged the team’s thorough preparation,...

Argentina Marks Milestone with First Bitcoin Rent Contract Amid President Milei’s Deregulation Wave

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog News

In a landmark development, Argentina has witnessed its first-ever Bitcoin rental agreement, where a landlord in Rosario, Santa Fe province, has agreed to accept payment in Bitcoin from the tenant. Facilitated by finance company Fiwind, the tenant pays 100 USDT monthly...