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Paraguay Warns About Growth of Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operations and Effect on Power Stability of the Country
31.10.2022
The growth of illegal bitcoin mining operations could affect the stability of the power system in Paraguay, according to statements from the National Power Administration. The boom the country is experiencing is taking its toll on the power system, with many miners plugging in illegally...
Happy Halloween: The five spookiest stories in crypto in 2022
31.10.2022
This Halloween, we pay tribute to the crypto investors and businesses that fought through the various financial and technological nightmares that occurred in 2022
Argo Blockchain is at risk of closing if it fails further financing
31.10.2022
Argo Blockchain has been selling its Bitcoin holdings earlier this year to cut debt to Michael Novogratz’s crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital
MPs Set to Vote on Mining Bill That Would Let Russians Pay Cross-border with Crypto
31.10.2022
Source: FedotovAnatoly/Adobe
A top Russian politician has said that a crypto mining regulation bill has been submitted to parliament – and that the bill would also allow Russians to use crypto “as a means of payment” outside the country. Moscow has previously banned the use of crypto...
Core Scientific Shares Downgraded After SEC Filing Hints at Possible Bankruptcy
30.10.2022
One of the largest publicly listed bitcoin miners, Core Scientific, has shaken investors with a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that raises the possibility the company may apply for bankruptcy protection. The filing notes that Core Scientific will be unable to...
New Mining Bill Permitting Cross-Border Crypto Payments Filed in Russian Parliament
29.10.2022
A draft law designed to regulate the mining of digital coins in Russia is also legalizing the use of cryptocurrencies in international settlements. It has been submitted to the Russian parliament after the rejection of an earlier bill which was aiming to allow domestic crypto payments as well....
Bitcoin price due sub-$20K dip, traders warn amid claim miners 'capitulating'
28.10.2022
Miners may hit pause on the good times for BTC price action, one theory believes, as the weekend promises support tests
Bitcoin Could Rally to $63K Ahead of Next Mining Reward Halving: Matrixport
28.10.2022
Bitcoin tends to bottom out and start rallying 15 months ahead of the halving, past data show
Moldova Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Amid Energy Crisis Caused by War in Ukraine
28.10.2022
The government of Moldova has decided to suspend crypto mining activities in the country as it’s facing a major energy crisis. The move is part of emergency measures to reduce power consumption with energy supplies dwindling due to the escalating conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Authorities...
Core Scientific reveals financial distress in SEC filing, says its end may be near
27.10.2022
The Bitcoin miner says low BTC and high electricity rates and Celsius’ refusal to pay its bills could be its undoing; the company’s BTC holdings have dropped from 8,058 in May to 24 now
Aspen Creek Digital and Compass Mining to Host Thousands of Bitcoin Mining Rigs at Texas Solar Farm
26.10.2022
On October 26, the bitcoin mining operator Aspen Creek Digital Corporation (ACDC) announced that the company has commenced operations at its solar farm-powered high performance computing center (HPCC) in Texas. ACDC further detailed that the company inked a deal with the firm Compass Mining...
Bitcoin miners rethink business strategies to survive long-term
26.10.2022
A look at why some Bitcoin miners continue to thrive in the bear market while others need to rethink their strategies in order to continue operations
Bitcoin Miner Compass to Host 27MW Worth of Mining Rigs at Solar-Powered Startup
26.10.2022
Startup miner Aspen Creek Digital has 30MW worth of capacity at its Texas facility, making Compass one of its largest customers
Argentinian Customs Officials Seize 342 Crypto Mining Rigs
26.10.2022
Customs officers in Argentina have seized a haul of 342 crypto mining rigs as the nation continues its recent crackdown on illegal miners.
The state news agency Télam reported that swoop was conducted by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) and the nation’s tax body, the Federal Administration...
Apple Unveils Stricter App Store Rules for Crypto and NFTs — Critic Says Firm Wants to Keep Money in Its Ecosystem
26.10.2022
According to Apple’s latest guidelines for developers seeking to have their apps included in the App Store, crypto exchange applications should only facilitate the transfer of crypto funds to approved exchanges. Where payments are needed to unlock features or functionality, Apple says apps...
Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Raises Year-End Outlook by 10%, Firm’s Hashpower Surpasses 5 EH/s
26.10.2022
On October 25, the bitcoin mining operation Cleanspark announced that the firm’s hashrate now exceeds 5 exahash per second (EH/s), a milestone achieved more than two months ahead of the company’s original year-end goals. Cleanspark says it now aims to surpass 5.5 EH/s by...
Sub-$20K Bitcoin price puts BTC miner profits under pressure as hash rate soars
25.10.2022
Soaring hash rate, high electricity costs and BTC price hovering under $20,000 for months is complicating matters for Bitcoin miners
Public Bitcoin miners' hash rate is booming — but is it actually bearish for BTC price?
25.10.2022
Efforts to keep Bitcoin mining operations afloat may end up stressing the spot BTC price further lower
Bitcoin price rises above $19.6K as US dollar strength falls to 3-week lows
25.10.2022
Dollar weakness shows instant results for BTC price strength, with local highs coming back in for a test
‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Spends Slow Down Considerably in 2022, as 92 Decade-Old BTC Worth $1.79 Million Wake Up
25.10.2022
While the price of bitcoin has remained range bound and coasting along just above the $19K zone, over 60% of the bitcoin in circulation has not moved in a year or more. Moreover, there’s been very few transfers from bitcoins stemming from 2010, and it’s been more than two months since...