Electricity consumed by bitcoin network has been constantly and noticeably increasing. During the past years the consumption reached such big a scale, that it can be compared to electricity consumption of some countries, according to BlockchainAnalytics.pro research. … [Read more...] about In 2017 bitcoin network consumed 5 TWh of energy, in 2018 – 29 TWh, in 2019 – 43 TWh
Sweden to test e-krona, a digital version of cash
Riksbank, the central bank of Sweden, has launched a pilot project aimed at developing and testing a digital currency, e-krona. … [Read more...] about Sweden to test e-krona, a digital version of cash
FC Barcelona to launch cryptocurrency for fans
Spanish football club Barcelona has signed a partnership agreement with Chiliz, a blockchain-based fan engagement platform for sports & entertainment. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona to launch cryptocurrency for fans
Australia unveils national blockchain roadmap
The Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a national blockchain roadmap designed to promote the adoption of the technology in the country. … [Read more...] about Australia unveils national blockchain roadmap
Tether launches gold-backed stablecoin XAUT
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced the launch of Tether Gold token, or XAUT, a new stablecoin that is pegged to physical gold. … [Read more...] about Tether launches gold-backed stablecoin XAUT
Kraken acquires Australian crypto exchange Bit Trade
Less than a month after acquiring Circle Trade, San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken secured Bit Trade, Australia's oldest crypto exchange. … [Read more...] about Kraken acquires Australian crypto exchange Bit Trade
SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
The Japanese corporate giants SBI Holdings and GMO Internet are set to start mining bitcoin at the new crypto mining facility in Rockdale, Texas, according to Bloomberg sources. … [Read more...] about SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency
Rakuten, the major Japanese online retailer, has launched a service that enables users to convert their loyalty points (Rakuten Super Points) to bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), or bitcoin cash (BCH). … [Read more...] about E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency