Bitcoin Miner Acquires Entire Wind Farm and Takes It Offline
According to WinFuture, MARA Holdings has made headlines by purchasing a complete wind farm in Texas for its Bitcoin mining operations. The 114-megawatt capacity facility will be taken off the public grid once the acquisition is finalized in early 2025, although the costs remain undisclosed. This strategic move highlights Texas's growing role as a hub for cryptocurrency companies, with new regulations being introduced to manage miners' energy consumption.
Microsoft and Amazon Under Pressure: Will Tech Giants Invest in Bitcoin?
The Coin Kurier reports that tech giants Microsoft and Amazon are facing pressure from their shareholders to invest in Bitcoin. Shareholders have urged Amazon’s board to seriously consider acquiring the cryptocurrency, while Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy has already presented his vision at Microsoft despite Bill Gates’ opposition. A decision regarding Microsoft's potential investment is expected on December 10, 2024.
Crypto Chaos: New "Czar" in White House Sparks Hope and Turbulence!
A report from Coin Kurier discusses how David Sacks' appointment as "Crypto Czar" at the White House brings both hope for regulatory clarity and market volatility among investors focusing on cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP. While this political development could pave the way for more stable conditions within the crypto landscape, it also underscores ongoing uncertainties affecting investor confidence.
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- Von Energieeffizienz zu Rentabilität: Die Maschinen, die das Bitcoin-Mining beherrschen
- Bitcoin-Miner kauft kompletten Windpark und nimmt ihn vom Netz
- Microsoft und Amazon unter Druck: Investieren die Tech-Giganten bald in Bitcoin?
- Bitcoin: Eine Abrechnung mit der Kryptowährung
- Krypto-Chaos: Neuer "Zar" im Weißen Haus entfacht Hoffnung und Turbulenzen!
