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Blockstream, a global leader in Bitcoin infrastructure, has announced the Series 2 launch for its Bitcoin-denominated investment vehicle, the Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This follows the success of Series 1, which witnessed investor demand exceeding expectations.The Series 1 phase, initiated in September 2023, saw Blockstream allocate a total of $4.876 million towards procuring Antminer S19k Pro ASIC miners, substantially surpassing the anticipated $5 million target. The choice of these miners, renowned for their efficiency boasting a hashrate of 120 Th/s (23 J/T), aligns with Blockstream’s commitment to acquiring the most efficient equipment within…

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UC Berkeley’s Blodgett Forest Research Station is the home of an ongoing, 20-year study investigating the impacts of prescribed fire and restoration thinning on forest health and wildfire risk in the Sierra Nevada. Scroll through the slideshow to show how these treatments have transformed different corners of the forest over the past two decades. Credit: Ariel Roughton/UC Berkeley A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques—prescribed burning, restoration thinning or a combination of both—are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California. These treatments also improve forest health, making trees more resilient to…

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Some two years of talking about gig worker rights later and European Union lawmakers have finally reached a deal on the final shape of the Platform Worker Directive. The development could deliver a significant boost for millions of gig workers laboring on digital platforms without being afforded workers rights. The EU estimates some 5.5 million people currently laboring for such platforms in the region may be wrongly classified as self employed (aka “bogus self employment”), meaning they are missing out on important labor and social rights protections. The Commission presented its original plan to reform labor laws to boost protections…

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Homesun, a British company founded in 2010, created one of the most innovative solar solutions the UK has ever seen. Homesun was set up to specialise in the installation and upkeep of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on residential homes.  Although there has been a lot of attention in recent years on solar power and solar panels as well as renewables, Homesun was one of the first true pioneers in this space. They have pioneered the solar energy industry, with their most significant endeavour, undertaken in collaboration with the UK government, extending from 2010 to 2012. Moreover, one of the founders…

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Location : The A46 northbound between the A4 and the junction with the A420 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 13 December 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

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By Emily Leary. Last updated Dec 11, 2023. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In you’re in search of easy and delicious Lotus Biscoff spread recipes, these irresistible Biscoff delights will satisfy your sweet cravings. If you have a weakness for delectable desserts and a love for the iconic Lotus Biscoff cookie, then you’re in for a treat! Allow me introduce you to the enchanting world of baking with Lotus Biscoff Spread with over a dozen incredible recipes. Biscoff spread (also known as Biscoff cookie butter) is a velvety smooth, sweet, cinnamon-spiced…

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The revised spot Bitcoin ETF proposal from BlackRock provides access to banks, allowing them participate via broker-dealers. Giant asset manager BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) has submitted a revised version of its application for its iShares spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised application modifies BlackRock’s ETF, making it easier for Wall Street banks to participate. If approved, BlackRock’s ETF will allow regulated banks in the US to create new fiat-based shares in the ETF, instead of only crypto. The new model requires an interested financial institution to function as an “authorized participant” (AP). This way…

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