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<h3 id="the-renewables-surge-in-bitcoin-mining">The Renewables Surge in Bitcoin Mining</h3><p>In a recent revelation, Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts pinpointed that the energy employed for Bitcoin mining from renewables has shot past the 50% mark. This significant move towards green energy not only indicates the falling carbon footprint but also showcases a substantial rise in the hash rate. A key factor contributing to this shift is the exodus of miners from China post the 2021 mining ban. The ban catalyzed miners to explore regions where the emphasis is on tapping into stranded or excess energy, converting them into a mining advantage.</p><h3 id="nations-welcoming-bitcoin-miners">Nations Welcoming Bitcoin Miners</h3><p>Several countries are leading the charge in Bitcoin mining, viewing it as a lucrative avenue to generate revenue. El Salvador, taking the limelight, acknowledged Bitcoin as a legal tender last year. Other nations joining the Bitcoin bandwagon include Bhutan, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. This move could potentially pave the way for a more extensive acceptance of the digital currency, especially by influential corporations globally.</p><h3 id="tesla-s-stance-on-bitcoin-payments">Tesla’s Stance on Bitcoin Payments</h3><p>Elon Musk, the multifaceted magnate behind <a href="https://www.tesla.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Tesla</a>, X (formerly known as Twitter), and <a href="https://www.spacex.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SpaceX</a>, made headlines in May 2021. The announcement was the discontinuation of BTC payments by Tesla due to concerns about the escalating use of non-renewable energy in Bitcoin operations. Although Musk had set the 50% clean energy threshold as a yardstick for resuming Bitcoin transactions, he noted the positive trajectory towards sustainable energy. However, Tesla remains mum about altering its stance on BTC payments.</p><p>Despite the hiatus in Tesla’s Bitcoin acceptance, Bitcoin’s value hasn’t faltered. As of now, <a href="https://blockchainreporter.net/bitcoin-price/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin’s price stands at $26,572</a>, marking an impressive increase of over 2% in just a week.</p>

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