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Cointelegraph 2026-08-18

Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate

The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply. Cypherpunk Technologies is expanding its footprint in the Zcash ecosystem, launching what it says is the world’s largest Zcash mining operation after acq…

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Google News European Grid Stress 2026-08-18

Dutch wind farm plans 20 MW hydrogen-iron battery to ease grid congestion - Quantum Commodity Intelligence

Dutch wind farm plans 20 MW hydrogen-iron battery to ease grid congestion    Quantum Commodity Intelligence

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Google News Renewable Grid 2026-08-18

Balcony solar and EVs are giving consumers a greater role in grid flexibility - S&P Global

Balcony solar and EVs are giving consumers a greater role in grid flexibility    S&P Global

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Google News Energy Europe 2026-08-18

Netherlands – battery optimisation tie-up takes on grid congestion - pv Europe

Netherlands – battery optimisation tie-up takes on grid congestion    pv Europe

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Google News Renewable Grid 2026-08-18

German wind industry threatens legal action as grid reform puts projects at risk - Recharge News

German wind industry threatens legal action as grid reform puts projects at risk    Recharge News

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