The Mechanicville, NY plant, an old hydroelectric power plant built in 1897, is now taken to mining Bitcoin using a share of the power produced. It’s an inspiring example of using renewable energy for mining amid criticism over carbon footprint. “We think this is the oldest renewable energy facility in the world that’s still running,”…

Sotheby’s sold Friday a rare 101.38-carat diamond for $12.3 million in cryptocurrency in a Hong Kong auction to an anonymous buyer. As it’s the highest price paid for gemstone or jewelry in crypto, the auction house called it “a milestone was reached in the adoption of cryptocurrencies.” According to Sotheby’s, a 101.38-carat pear-shaped D color…

Blockchain technology is tipping the scales of the music industry, shifting the power from intermediaries back to artists, writes António Madeira on Cointelegraph. Blockchain technology has the power to increase financial inclusion and change the lives of many throughout the world, especially in emerging economies where it’s needed the most. While the potential of blockchain…

Today, there is again a lot of talk about CBDC, but everyone seems to be waiting and watching for what the US is going to do: Will it create a digital dollar on the blockchain, implement some other solution, or stick to a conservative policy? The States themselves would probably very much like to leave…