Blockstream and Macquarie Group launch Bitcoin mining pilot program
The BTC mining industry is getting a makeover as miners shift their focus to ESG, or environmental, social and governance, initiatives. Blockchain infrastructure developer Blockstream has partnered with Macquarie Group, an Australian multinational investment bank, to launch a new pilot for a Bitcoin (BTC) mining facility with a mandate to explore carbon-neutral alternatives. As part of the pilot project, Macquarie Group is investing in one of Blockstream’s enterprise-grade mining facilities, the companies announced Wednesday. This will allow Macquarie Group to uncover new opportunities in....
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