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EZ Blockchain expands its facilities to 16 MWs in Georgia

July 8, 20225 min

EZ Blockchain brought online its 2nd project to transform underutilized energy into crypto mining in West Point, GA. The full-service green crypto mining company is expanding its data center operations in West Point, by doubling its capacity from 8MWs to 16 MWs. EZ Blockchain is using the underutilized energy capability allotted to the town that would otherwise be sitting idle. The company invested in total over $1 million into the area to tap into this energy, hiring only local contractors....

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Blockchain

Mission 6 launches officially on National Technology Day

May 16, 20226 min

Mission 6 held its official company launch on National Technology Day along with the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Austin Technology Council. Attendees included members from CBRE, Dell, University of Texas, Guaranty Bank, The Austin Chamber, Austin Technology Council, and DivInc, among other business leaders, sustainability professionals, investors and crypto experts. The Launch Party had a typical “Austin” flare being held at the local Still Austin Whiskey Co. featuring their unique cocktail menu and fusion Korean BBQ by local...

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Investments

PSP Investments to Release Green Bond Framework

February 15, 20224 min

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, today announced the publication of its Green Bond Framework. Green Bonds will provide a new tool in PSP Investments’ toolkit to support strong financial performance and responsible investment outcomes. PSP Investments’ Green Bond Framework is aligned with existing standards in green bond and sustainable debt markets. It has been awarded an environmental rating of “Medium Green” and the highest possible governance score of...

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Crypto Currencies

Proactive Energy Saving Could be the Key to Cryptocurrencies Future

June 15, 202113 min

The cryptocurrency and blockchain market is becoming larger, more diverse in its applications, and more complex. Additionally, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, has had a rollercoaster year so far. It started with several major companies announcing a more open-minded approach to Bitcoin, by accepting payment for product and services, which pushed the price of the crypto to new all-time highs. Since then, however, the price of Bitcoin has significantly declined as concerns that...