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BOGOTÁ – In an important move towards sustainable cryptocurrency practices, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has engaged in talks with JAN3 CEO Samson Mow to discuss the adoption of Bitcoin mining Environmentally friendly by using gas from oil production. The meeting in Bogotá, which took place on Wednesday, is part of Colombia’s broader strategy to integrate cutting-edge technology into the economy and empower marginalized communities.
The president of Petro and Mow examined the potential of integrating this green mining method into the operations of Ecopetrol, Colombia’s national oil company, focusing on its ability to reduce CO2 emissions. This environmentally conscious approach to Bitcoin mining reuses gas, a byproduct of oil mining that is often burned, thus minimizing its impact on the environment.
Discussions also touched on the opportunities that Bitcoin offers for financial inclusion, especially for communities in areas such as La Guajira. By leveraging cryptocurrency, these communities can gain access to new forms of energy projects and economic participation. President Petro has shown a strong commitment to these initiatives and plans to establish government working groups aimed at incorporating Bitcoin into the country’s economic and regulatory system. This will potentially allow financial institutions such as Banco Agrario de Colombia to offer Bitcoin-related services.
JAN3 has been tasked with drafting comprehensive proposals for flaring gas exploration projects. In partnership with local stakeholders, JAN3 will work to attract communities interested in mining Bitcoin for energy projects.
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