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Bitcoin energy debate resurfaces with calls for ‘green hackers’ to attack network
10.2.2021
“If you’re not a green hacker, and you’re not doing it for the planet, you can also do it for the money: by speculating downward on the price of Bitcoin before launching attacks.”
Bitcoin Miner Riot Blockchain Names Jason Les CEO
9.2.2021
Les has served as the board's director since 2017
Canaan CFO Resigns Citing ‘Personal Reasons’
9.2.2021
The company's director of finance will serve as acting CFO
Yes, Huawei Is Getting into Mining – But Not Bitcoin Mining
9.2.2021
With the number of companies getting into bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins on the rise everywhere in the world, some say that it is now only a matter of time before Asia’s tech giants turn their attention to tokens.
But it appears that a few folks have jumped the gun with reports that Chinese mobile...
What Bloomberg Gets Wrong About Bitcoin’s Climate Footprint
8.2.2021
The outlet compared Bitcoin and Visa's energy use, reaching several highly misleading conclusions, our columnist says
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Raise $31M in Sale of Shares to Institutional Investors
8.2.2021
The additional funding will go towards the acquisition of more miners, expanding infrastructure and boosting working capital
The institutionalization of BTC: Mining may be more profitable than buying
6.2.2021
Regardless of Bitcoin’s price or future economic scenarios, Bitcoin mining will be a profitable activity
Gaming Firm The9 Agrees Purchase of 5,000 MicroBT Bitcoin Miners
5.2.2021
The firm announced its pivot to mining in January
Surge in Bitcoin energy consumption sparks debate in crypto community
5.2.2021
Bitcoin energy consumption has been at its highest historical levels since late 2020, according to Digiconomist’s Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index
Argo Blockchain Buys 172.5 Bitcoins as Reserve Asset, Monthly Revenue Soars 52%
4.2.2021
Argo Blockchain said Wednesday that it bought 172.5 bitcoins in the second half of January as part of its asset management strategy. ● In a trading update, the London Stock Exchange-listed bitcoin miner also reported strong revenue growth during the review month, climbing 52% to £2.48...
Bitcoin Mining Firm Bit Digital Removes CEO; Chairwoman Resigns
3.2.2021
The changes come amid an ongoing class-action lawsuit against the mining company
Sino-Global Shares Soar as Shipping Firm Expands Into Bitcoin Mining
3.2.2021
Sino-Global announced a new COO and CTO as it plans to start mining
Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Bought 172.5 BTC in January
3.2.2021
With bitcoin trading near $36,500, the new holdings have a current value of over $6 million
Bitcoin Miners Saw Revenue Rise 62% in January From December
2.2.2021
Miners earned over $1.1 billion in January
Ukraine to Set up a Large-Scale Crypto Mining Data Center in a Nuclear Power Plant
30.1.2021
Ukraine’s government-owned nuclear power plant picked a firm to build a massive data center in Rivne for cryptocurrency mining operations. After a bidding process, Energoatom chose Kyiv Energy Construction Company to handle the nuclear plant crypto mining project. Nuclear Power Plant Operator...
Bitcoin Miners Strain Under Semiconductor Supply Crunch, Second-Hand Mining Rig Prices Soar
30.1.2021
Bitcoin mining rig manufacturers are dealing with a semiconductor supply crunch according to regional reports stemming from China. There’s been a global semiconductor supply shortage and it’s affecting nearly every type of business in the supply chain that manufactures cars,...
Fair Banking Delayed, Nuclear-powered Bitcoin Mining + More News
28.1.2021
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The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said it has paused publication of its rule to ensure large banks provide...
Inside Iran’s Onslaught on Bitcoin Mining
28.1.2021
Iran has been clamping down on mining farms, but it also wants to use crypto mining to boost the sanctioned nation's revenue stream
Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Devices Infected by Bitcoin-Mining Malware
28.1.2021
A Taiwanese hardware company has warned its clients about a targeted crypto mining attack against their storage devices. The malware infects NAS devices connected to the internet by installing a crypto-miner named Dovecat. Threat Actors Install Malware That Illicitly Mines Bitcoin According to...
Analyst: Chinese New Year could drive Bitcoin selling pressure
28.1.2021
Stack Funds’ analysis suggests that Bitcoin’s floor price has yet to be found as the Chinese New Year approaches