Energy

News

Austrian Energy Group Eyes Blockchain With Vienna Test

Wien Energie intends to pilot blockchain products in a sustainably designed Viennese urban district this year.

Business  ·  8 February 2018
News

US Government Lab Looks to Blockchain for P2P Energy

BlockCypher and a U.S. Energy Department lab are developing solutions allowing energy transactions to be settled across blockchains.

Business  ·  24 January 2018
Regulation

What’s a Former CIA Lawyer Doing in Crypto?

After decades at a white-shoe law firm, Russell Bruemmer is now advising blockchain startup Applied Philosophy Labs on token sales and governance.

Business  ·  23 January 2018
Bitcoin Mining

Quebec Lures Cryptocurrency Miners as China Sours on Industry

Cheap and abundant electricity, cold weather and a stable political climate are making the Canadian province attractive to bitcoin mining operators.

Business  ·  10 January 2018
Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Mining Wastes Energy? What If That’s Good?

Long-term, the incentives bitcoin creates may drive efficiency and green energy solutions in the crypto world and even spur them in the wider economy.

Business  ·  9 January 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Likely to Become ‘Niche’ Product, Says ING’s Top Economist

The chief economist for Dutch banking giant ING believes bitcoin will likely wind up as a niche financial product, according to a new report.

Business  ·  19 December 2017
Australia

Australian Government Grants $8 Million for Blockchain Energy Pilot

The Australian government has announced that it will provide over AU$8 million in grants for a blockchain-powered smart utilities project.

Business  ·  20 November 2017
Department of Energy

US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests

A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.

Business  ·  31 October 2017
News

European Energy Firms Trial Blockchain Trading Marketplace

European energy providers Enel and E.On tested a new blockchain-based trading platform earlier this month.

Business  ·  26 October 2017
News

Blockchain Startup Sun Exchange Raises $1.6 Million in New Seed Funding

Blockchain company Sun Exchange has raised $1.6 million in new seed funding from a group of early-stage investors and startup accelerators

Business  ·  19 October 2017
Japan

No More Nuclear: Japan’s Biggest Utility Turns to Blockchain in Power Pivot

Inside Japan's largest energy firm, one man is looking to blockchain to decrease the country's reliance on nuclear – and prevent another disaster.

Business  ·  10 October 2017
Australia

$34 Million: Australian Blockchain Startup Power Ledger Completes ICO

Power Ledger, a blockchain startup based in Australia, has raised $34 million in a token sale.

Business  ·  6 October 2017
News

BP Tech Chief: Blockchain Could Give Company ‘Competitive Advantage’

British gas and energy giant BP is pushing ahead with plans to test blockchain applications in the energy trading market.

Business  ·  3 October 2017
Australia

Australia’s Origin Energy to Trial Blockchain Power Trading

One of Australia's largest power providers is working with blockchain startup Power Ledger on a platform aimed to facilitate energy trading.

Business  ·  22 September 2017
Investments

Blockchain Energy Startup Conjoule Raises €4.5 Million Series A

Japanese energy conglomerate TEPCO has invested in in blockchain startup Conjoule's €4.5m funding round.

Business  ·  10 July 2017