COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Norway aims to impose a temporary ban on the establishment of new data centres that mine cryptocurrency with the most power-intensive technology, in order to conserve ...

Norway revealed plans to temporarily ban establishing new data centers that mine cryptocurrency with the most power-intensive technology. On Friday, the Nordic country’s government said it aims ...

Today, the government of Norway announced its plans to introduce a temporary ban on establishing new Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining data centres. The government concluded that it was better to ...

Sam Altman's OpenAI will build a data center in the Narvik region, Northern Norway, as a way to tap cheap hydroelectric power ...

Norway's regulatory stance echoes broader international trends. Russia, for instance, has also imposed a mining ban across ten regions, set to begin in 2025, citing energy conservation.

The first half of 2025 marked a turning point for the crypto asset market, with Bitcoin exceeding $120,000 and reigniting ...

Norway plans to impose a temporary ban on new crypto mining data centers that use energy-heavy proof-of-work systems. The proposed rule, aimed at preserving electricity for more productive ...

Norway would not be the first country to consider a ban on cryptocurrency mining. In January, Russia began imposing a ban in 10 regions as part of efforts to limit blackouts and reduce energy ...

FRANKFURT/MILAN (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency miners are moving in to Norway and Sweden to take advantage of cheap hydro-electric energy and low temperatures to power and cool their servers. Iceland ...

Today, the government of Norway announced its plans to introduce a temporary ban on establishing new Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining data centres. The government concluded that it was better to ...