
An analyst with Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest said the convergence between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and energy production is set to accelerate.
What Happened: The recently reported Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: XOM) pilot program involving Bitcoin mining from flared natural gas could “become a crucial and economically beneficial strategy” as oil and gas producers attempt to meet ESG standards demanded by many investors, Ark analyst Yassine Elmandjra said in a note.