ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Tether plans to acquire a majority stake (51%) in the South American energy company Adecoagro, which has a market value of approximately $1.24 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Financial界, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and seven other departments have issued the "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of New Energy Storage Manufacturing Industry." It proposes to promote the widespread application of new generation information technologies such as blockchain, big data, artificial intelligence, and 5G in the new energy storage manufacturing industry.Accelerate the construction of smart factories, encourage the digital transformation of key processes in the production and manufacturing of new energy storage products as well as system integration, and apply online detection technologies such as machine vision, ultrasound, and infrared thermal imaging to optimize quality control systems. Improve the automation level of various new energy storage products in the production, packaging, and other links of raw materials. Support manufacturing enterprises in extending service chains and developing new models of service-oriented manufacturing.

ChainCatcher news, Wall Street trading firm Jane Street and its subsidiaries have acquired a 6% stake in Bitcoin mining giant Iris Energy.The 13G filing submitted on Friday shows that as of December 31, Jane Street Group holds a total of 11,797,987 shares of Iris Energy, representing a 6% stake. Iris Energy mined 521 BTC in January, with an actual hash rate of 28.93 EH/s, accounting for 3.71% of the Bitcoin mining production market share.Additionally, its holdings in Strategy and Coinbase exceed 5%.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, as of now, Japanese energy consulting company Remixpoint has invested 9 billion yen (approximately 65 million USD) in cryptocurrency, nearing its target of 10 billion yen.In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, the company achieved a profit of 1.35 billion yen, with unrealized gains from its cryptocurrency holdings amounting to 658 million yen.According to the financial report, the company primarily invests in Bitcoin, while also holding Ethereum, SOL (Solana), XRP (Ripple), and DOGE (Dogecoin).

ChainCatcher news, VanEck's Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel commented on X regarding the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S., stating that a Bitcoin reserve can convey a symbolic message of leadership and innovation while providing a financial hedge against an uncertain future.Bitcoin is digital gold, and Bitcoin in a redefined SDR basket or held by the Treasury could provide a neutral alternative to politically influenced currencies, thereby indirectly strengthening the dollar. The most likely way to achieve this is through the U.S. government promoting this initiative.Bitcoin mining incentivizes the development of domestic energy infrastructure, including renewable energy, nuclear power, and grid resilience projects. This aligns with the strategic goals of U.S. energy independence and sustainability.With a strategic Bitcoin reserve, the U.S. will simultaneously ensure its dominance in energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to Watcher.guru, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) to integrate Shiba Inu's operating system (ShibOS) into government activities. The aim of this collaboration is to enhance Web3 solutions across multiple industries, such as infrastructure and energy. Additionally, the Shiba Inu team revealed that this is the world's first government to implement blockchain technology at the federal level.The UAE's blockchain strategy aims to save over $3 billion in transaction and document processing costs by shifting 50% of government transactions to blockchain technology. In this regard, Sharif Al Olama, the Deputy Minister of Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, stated, "We are pleased to deepen our commitment to cutting-edge digital services. This collaboration marks a key step in our journey to redefine government services."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, the governor of Irkutsk Oblast, Igor Kobzev, has called for a year-round ban on cryptocurrency mining in areas with energy shortages.He stated that the winter ban has released about 300 megawatts of power capacity, but the electricity shortage issue remains severe. Although this policy may impact the local economy and tax revenue, Kobzev emphasized that this measure is crucial for the region's sustainable development.Currently, mining activities in the northern part of Irkutsk Oblast are still permitted, and the regional government plans to establish a committee to assess the impact of tax policies on the mining industry. The ban is set to last until 2031, but it may lead to an increase in "gray" mining activities while pushing other regions to compete for the mining market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the clean energy electric vehicle charging technology company Nuvve, which is listed on Nasdaq, stated that it plans to use up to 30% of its remaining cash to purchase Bitcoin "based on its expected six months of operating expenses."Nuvve indicated that increasing its Bitcoin holdings would diversify its treasury assets, aligning with its goal of offering Bitcoin payment options.However, according to Google Finance data, on January 28, Nuvve (NVVE) closed up 1.81% at $2.81, down from an intraday high of over $4, but rose 1.42% in after-hours trading to $2.85.

ChainCatcher news, according to TASS, Russia's largest energy supplier Rosseti plans to launch a cryptocurrency mining business, allowing specific power supply centers to collaborate with Bitcoin mining companies.Rosseti stated that the company will act as "the operator coordinating the deployment of crypto mining infrastructure," focusing on "low-utilization power supply centers." Cryptocurrency mining can not only improve the utilization of idle capacity but also increase grid load and tariff revenue, thereby promoting the development of the Russian economy and tax growth. Rosseti is exploring various tools to incentivize low-load power centers to participate in mining, including adopting special electricity pricing policies while leveraging the grid's load management capabilities to ensure the reliability of power supply.

ChainCatcher news, the Italian green energy company Enel Group has partnered with cryptocurrency wallet provider Conio to announce the launch of a solar panel tokenization product on the Algorand blockchain. This tokenization product will allow Italians to own a portion of Enel's solar power plants and use the generated electricity to offset their residential electricity consumption.Enel will manage the solar panels on behalf of partial owners and adjust actual energy production to help reduce electricity bills. Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden stated that with tokenized real-world assets (RWA), the offset of electricity usage "is independent of the place of residence." The project provides residents with a new way to manage energy consumption.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, a new White House official revealed that Trump plans to sign multiple executive orders and policy adjustments on his first day in office, including:Border and Immigration Policy:Declare a national border emergency and send more armed forces to the border;End asylum policies and close the borders to stop illegal immigration;Restart the "Remain in Mexico" policy and advance the construction of the border wall;Suspend the refugee resettlement program for at least four months;Take action to terminate birthright citizenship;Designate related criminal organizations as global terrorist organizations;Release 10 executive orders related to the border on Monday.Energy and Economic Policy:Declare a national energy emergency;End tax incentives for electric vehicles;An inflation memo requires the government to take "all measures" to address inflation, but no specific target is set for oil prices.Social and Judicial Policy:Terminate federal diversity and inclusion programs;Reinstate the death penalty as part of public safety;Ensure that official documents, including passports and visas, accurately reflect gender.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the UK is exploring the use of nuclear energy for artificial intelligence data center construction plans, with the first area located in Culham, where the UK Atomic Energy Authority is based.The UK government will establish an energy committee composed of government and private officials, which will explore powering data centers with small modular reactors that rely on nuclear fission technology. Vantage Data Centers stated that as part of this plan, it will invest over £12 billion (approximately $14.6 billion) in data centers across the UK.Another data center company, Nscale, announced it will invest $2.5 billion over the next three years. The Labour Party, led by Starmer, has made artificial intelligence a core part of its economic agenda, but progress on related policies has been slow and it has faced criticism for the confusion caused by early released information.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, the publicly traded company SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) announced that its board of directors has approved the inclusion of Bitcoin in the company's asset management plan. As part of this strategy, SUNation plans to allocate 30% of its excess cash for purchasing BTC based on its projected six-month operating expenses. This allocation will depend on factors such as market conditions and the operational requirements of the company, including supporting its planned expansion strategy.It is reported that SUNation Energy is a provider of sustainable solar and backup power solutions for homes, businesses, and municipal authorities.

ChainCatcher news, according to Sina Finance, Ant Group's financial technology arm has collaborated with green energy service provider GCL-Poly to complete RWA (Real World Assets) based on photovoltaic physical assets, involving an amount exceeding 200 million RMB.It is reported that this is the first domestic photovoltaic physical asset RWA. A relevant person in charge of Ant Group stated that blockchain and smart contract technology can enhance the transparency of asset operation, management, disposal, and trading, improve asset trading efficiency, and reduce transaction costs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockspace, the world's second-largest oilfield services company Halliburton has invested in Austin startup 360 Energy, entering the Bitcoin mining sector.360 Energy (also known as 360 Mining) has joined Halliburton Labs' "collaborative ecosystem" as part of its energy technology accelerator program. In addition, Halliburton Labs has also become an equity investor in the company. This collaboration aims to enhance off-grid mining capabilities and expand the application of 360 Energy's on-site computing technology.This Texas-based company specializes in converting stranded and flared natural gas into power for modular Bitcoin mining data centers. By utilizing otherwise wasted natural gas, 360 Energy provides oilfield owners with a revenue-generating solution while reducing environmental harm.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the Abkhazian police have recently intensified their crackdown on private crypto miners, seizing nearly 200 mining machines within four days. The Abkhazian State Security Service (SSS) conducted raids in cities such as Ochamchira and Sukhum from December 10 to 13, confiscating 194 mining machines. The Ministry of Internal Affairs also seized 10 mining machines from the Gudauta and Gagra districts.Timur Dzhindzholiya, head of Chernomorenergo, stated that despite the implementation of rolling blackouts, energy consumption has not decreased, indicating that crypto mining continues to consume a significant amount of electricity. On December 10, internet service providers suspended the network for seven hours in an attempt to alleviate the pressure of mining on the power grid. On December 11, the Inguri Hydroelectric Power Station was forced to shut down for 24 hours due to low water levels.In addition, Abkhazia's acting Prime Minister Bganba has called on the government to consider declaring a state of emergency in the energy sector.

ChainCatcher news, Layer1 blockchain and smart contract platform Sui announced a partnership with Ant Group and its Web3 technology brand ZAN, aiming to accelerate the integration of RWA (Real World Assets) into the Web3 ecosystem globally. The two parties will introduce the tokenization of real-world assets in the ESG field to the Sui blockchain platform, better supporting the development of the real economy through RWA. In August of this year, Chinese new energy company Langxin Group completed approximately 100 million RMB in "charging pile" RWA.Industry insiders believe that RWA connects assets and the supply-demand sides of funds, helping to activate high-quality existing assets of small and medium-sized enterprises, enhance the liquidity of heavy assets, and empower the real economy.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin mining company Arkon Energy's European AI cloud company Nscale has completed a $155 million financing round, led by Sandton Capital Partners, with participation from Kestrel, Bluesky Asset Management, and Florence Capital, which will drive its growth plans in Europe and North America.The company stated that it has expanded its greenfield data center capacity in Europe and North America from 300MW to 1.3GW, with plans to develop 120MW by 2025. Nscale announced that it will launch a public cloud service in the first quarter of 2025, allowing developers to access purpose-built inference and training solutions in a flexible development environment.