Tag: Iceland
Is There Not Enough Clean Energy for Bitcoin Mining?
The great desire for bitcoin mining to run on clean energy has taken an unexpected turn. While many people still demand this for the future,…
Cryptocurrency Mining Operation in Iceland Addresses Industry’s Electricity Usage Concerns
The cryptocurrency mining industry gets a lot of attention lately. Its perceived energy usage remains a topic of substantial debate. Icelandic farmers may have come…
Stakeholders Clamor for Diversified Cryptocurrency Industry in Iceland
Following the 2018 decline in the prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, stakeholders in Iceland believe more resources should be employed in other aspects of…
Iceland Sees First Official Cryptocurrency Exchange Registration
Iceland has seen the first registration of a cryptocurrency exchange with its regulatory body, the Financial Supervisory Authority. The island nation of Iceland may be…
Why Bitcoin Mining Isn’t the Energy-Gobbling Monster Critics Make It out to Be
People have long disparaged Bitcoin mining due to its energy consumption. An article published in Forbes back on May 30th accused Bitcoin of being one…
Police Arrest Icelandic Big Bitcoin Heist Fugitive in Amsterdam
Amsterdam police have confirmed that they have arrested an Icelandic fugitive alleged to have masterminded the theft of 600 bitcoin mining computers worth around $2…
