Bitcoin Mining as Tier 0 in the Data Center Evolution
Based on insights from Harvey Blom, Managing Partner at GRN Energy and his recent post on the topic. https://lnkd.in/p/eAC8ahqm Executive Insights The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) is creating unprecedented demand for...
New York’s Proposed Energy Tax on Crypto Mining.
New York State lawmakers — Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly member @Anna Kelles — have introduced Bill S.8518 / A.9138, a proposal to establish a tiered excise tax on electricity used by Proof-of-Work (PoW) crypto mining. The intent is clear: to make high-consumption...
Why Energy Prices Are Rising for Bitcoin Mining and Tier-3/4 Data Centers in the USA
The U.S. power market is entering uncharted territory. Both Tier-0 Bitcoin mining and Tier-3/4 AI & cloud data centers are driving massive new demand—shaping how utilities plan, how regulators react, and ultimately, what consumers pay. The Scale of PJM’s Emerging...
Bitcoin Asia 2025: Eric Trump, Highlights, Big Predictions, and the Road Ahead
The Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong gathered thousands of builders, investors, and thought leaders shaping the future of Bitcoin. Across two days, the stage was filled with diverse voices—from policymakers and technical developers to cultural influencers and...
GRN Energy Launches Unfold 3 Solutions: Customizable Modular Infrastructure for Data Centers, Vertical Farming & Housing
GRN Energy Launches Unfold 3 Solutions: Customizable Modular Infrastructure for Data Centers, Vertical Farming, & Housing PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GRN Energy is proud to announce the launch of Unfold 3 Solutions, its...
Bitcoin Las Vegas 2025
The Bitcoin 2025 Conference, held from May 27–29, 2025, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, was the largest global gathering of Bitcoin enthusiasts, drawing over 30,000 attendees, 400+ speakers, and 5,000 companies. Key Highlights: 1. Political Endorsements Vice...
Data Center Reality Check: Ethiopia, Indonesia, North America (2025)
Why it matters: AI/HPC and Bitcoin mining are straining power systems, permitting, and policy—often faster than grids and regulators can adapt. Infrastructure Reality Check In most regions, it is recommended to first test internet connectivity and energy...
How MiCA and U.S. AI Export Rules May Shape the Future of Bitcoin, AI, and HPC Data Centers
Understanding MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), effective December 2024, introduces a unified framework for governing crypto assets across the European Union. Designed to provide consistency, MiCA focuses on...
Navigating President Trump’s Executive Orders: Opportunities and Risks in Crypto, AI, and Energy
President Donald Trump has initiated several executive orders aimed at reshaping the regulatory landscape for the cryptocurrency, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and energy sectors. Below is an overview of these orders, their potential advantages and...
Top 12 Global Data Center Locations
The ideal location for a data center depends on a company’s operational, executional, and financial capabilities. What works for one organization may not align with the needs or resources of another. These locations are selected based on global benchmarks and may have...