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Sanctions and strong ruble challenge Russia's crypto mining industry

by Levi Bridges
Aug 9, 2022
A cold climate and cheap energy have made Russia a destination for bitcoin mining. But new factors confront its cryptocurrency efforts.
The strength of the Russian ruble has made it costly to mine cryptocurrency there. Above, a bitcoin mining center in Kirishi, Russia.
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New York state awaits governor's decision on partial crypto mining moratorium

by Lily Jamali
Jun 23, 2022
The 2-year moratorium prevents the repurposing of fossil-fuel burning power plants into crypto mining operations.
A large metal tube juts into Seneca Lake. The Greenidge Generation crypto mining facility uses the tube to take in water to cool its equipment. The warmer water is then discharged back into the lake.
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London Unbound

The U.K. wants to be the hub for crypto. What will it take to get there?

by Victoria Craig
May 12, 2022
London, already a major foreign exchange market, wants to be the same for crypto.
"Similar to the past so-called crypto winters, the underlying foundation, the development, the technology and the adoption [of crypto] has been continuing," said William Cai, co-founder and managing partner at Wilshire Phoenix.
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Fidelity will give employers the option of adding bitcoin to the options in the 401(k) plans they offer

by Matt Levin
Apr 27, 2022
And companies may have good reasons not to.
While a 401(k) that includes cryptocurrency may pique the interest of younger investors, the volatility of bitcoin worries some financial advisors.
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Cryptocurrency mining and the environment

Your questions about cryptocurrency answered

by Janet Nguyen
Mar 4, 2022
Over the past decade, digital currencies (particularly bitcoin) have exploded in popularity.
While financial institutions have expressed skepticism toward bitcoin, the crypto sector continues to grow.
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Cryptocurrency mining and the environment

How bitcoin mining works

by Matt Levin
Mar 4, 2022
Ingredients: Tens of thousands of powerful computers, enough energy to power all of Poland. Yield: More than $30 million in newly minted bitcoin every day.
Two technicians inspect a bitcoin mining operation in 2018. The highly lucrative practice is paying off for miners but wreaking environmental havoc.
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How much did cryptocurrency companies shell out for Sunday's Super Bowl ads?

by Janet Nguyen
Feb 14, 2022
The most expensive 30-second spots went for $7 million, NBC says. Coinbase, FTX and Crypto.com were some of the advertisers.
Cryptocurrency companies have spent millions on advertising, including spots airing during the Super Bowl.
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Why interest rates, stocks and crypto are sometimes correlated

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jan 6, 2022
On Wednesday, the Nasdaq lost more than 3%. The S&P 500 sank nearly 2%. Cryptocurrencies fell, too. Is that all related?
​For some people, cryptocurrencies are like gold — a place to store and protect your money. Above, a woman walks past a cryptocurrency exchange in April 2021.
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Nonprofit hospitals weigh risks of accepting donations in cryptocurrency

by Verónica Zaragovia
Dec 14, 2021
Charities may face questions about taking bitcoin gifts that they wouldn't face with donations in other forms, like cash or stock.
Many nonprofit organizations are considering the benefits and risks associated with taking donations in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
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To HODL or not to HODL: A crypto-millionaire's story

by Matt Levin
Dec 7, 2021
This year, Glauber Contessoto invested his life savings in the cryptocurrency dogecoin. Now he has more than $800,000 worth.
Some crypto-enthusiasts follow the mantra of HODL, or "hold on for dear life," to weather the volatility of their assets.
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