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The Congo in Africa has set up its first official bitcoin mining facility. The clincher? It runs entirely on clean energy and seeks to avoid the often atmosphere-polluting methods utilized by former and present enterprises. Mining in the Congo Has Become Possible The mining company has been set up in what’s known as Virunga National Park, which is often used to house endangered mountain gorillas. While these great apes are indeed still prominent in the area, it appears...

Refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo are turning to bitcoin to ensure their survival following a violent volcanic eruption. How Bitcoin Is Aiding Those Affected By a Volcano The trouble began on May 22 when Mount Nyiragongo erupted, leaving many residents homeless and displaced. Several found themselves stuck in a refugee camp and unable to fend for themselves. No money, no food, no provisions to keep them up to speed. This all changed when Gloire Wanzavalere –...