Energy

Local media report that residents of a North Caucasus republic continue mining cryptocurrencies despite a regional ban, causing over 1 billion rubles in damage to power utilities this year. Authorities warn the illegal activity is straining the grid and may trigger tougher enforcement.

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies passed two resolutions requiring government agencies to register and publish detailed data on Bitcoin mining operations. The move raises privacy and investment concerns among miners and market watchers.

State energy firm YPF is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency payments at its service stations, building on a recent rollout of U.S. dollar payment options as digital asset uptake rises in Argentina.

New Fortress Energy (NFE) jumped about 20% in after-hours trading after the company extended its credit facilities to March 2026 and removed certain liquidity requirements. The changes bolster its restructuring efforts and eased near-term investor concerns.

Russian authorities have rolled out a new energy-consumption monitoring system combined with anonymous public tips to locate illicit crypto mining operations, leading to the seizure of a large underground facility in western Russia.

Homeowners and businesses across the U.S. are redirecting excess heat from Bitcoin mining rigs to warm buildings and cut winter energy bills. The shift improves mining economics but raises questions about grid impact and net emissions.

Russian authorities have reintroduced a temporary ban on cryptocurrency mining in Buryatia and Transbaikal, effective through the winter and lasting until spring to curb electricity shortages during peak demand. The move is widely viewed as negative for miners and the broader crypto sector.

A Bitcoin Policy Institute study finds Democrats, Republicans and Independents back Bitcoin for different reasons — financial freedom abroad, energy/grid benefits, and domestic financial access respectively. The findings point to growing cross-party openings for targeted crypto policy and adoption.

A recent survey finds Bitcoin resonates with US voters regardless of political leaning, citing financial inclusion, permissionless transactions, and energy-grid benefits. The cross-partisan appeal could influence regulatory debates and adoption.