Russian crypto mining operator Bitriver will use electricity generated from associated gas provided by Gazprom Neft to mint digital coins. As part of a new agreement, the mining company will in return develop the digital infrastructure at the oil producer’s wells in Russia. Crypto Mining Operator Bitriver to Cooperate With...
U.S sanctions against Russia have played a role in the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the European country, causing oil companies like the giant Gazpromneft to look for new ways to exploit natural resources —this time for cryptocurrency mining. On June 16, Gazpromneft, a subsidiary of Russian oil and natural gas...