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Bitcoin mining could be good for US energy independence: Research
22.3.2022
Texas representative Pete Sessions made a simple yet powerful statement that the proliferation of the Bitcoin mining industry could promote energy independence in the country
Crypto Mining, the Energy Crisis and the End of 'ESG'
21.3.2022
How a European war made an argument about mining moot. This op-ed is part of Mining Week
Don’t Call it a Comeback: The Unlikely Rise of Home Bitcoin Mining
21.3.2022
Even with the surge in popularity, home mining only accounts for a skinny slice of the industry’s overall pie
Will Belarus Lure Crypto Miners Amid Sanctions, Russia-Ukraine War?
21.3.2022
Despite favorable business conditions, a country’s political environment can deter international capital
What Does a Crypto Mining Farm Look Like? Striking Photos From Siberia to Spain
21.3.2022
CoinDesk reporters traveled across Europe and North America to capture the diversity of cryptocurrency mining facilities
Introducing CoinDesk’s Mining Week
21.3.2022
Our reporters visited crypto mining farms around the world, interviewed key players and crunched network data to shed light on a little-understood industry
EU vote on Bitcoin mining: What does it mean for the industry?
21.3.2022
A win in the European Parliament, but will mining rules have to change? “Eventually, only PoS will be adopted by blockchain applications.”
After Short-Lived Ban, NY Town Is Still Reckoning With Crypto Miners Next Door
21.3.2022
Cities across the U.S. are grappling with what it means to have cryptocurrency mining operations in their communities. Plattsburgh offers a sobering case study
Bitcoin rally hopes diminish as pro traders flip bearish, retail interest at 12-month lows
18.3.2022
A symmetrical triangle shows support at $38,000 but pro traders have failed to add leverage long positions, according to exchanges' data
Another Crypto Exchange Eyes Nasdaq, Polkadot's Parallel Finance + More News
18.3.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Read More: Another Crypto Exchange Eyes Nasdaq, Polkadot's Parallel Finance + More News
Bitcoin Miners Catch a Second Break With Another Downward Difficulty Adjustment
18.3.2022
Five days ago, Bitcoin’s hashrate had shown improvement as it increased 15% over the course of ten days and today, the computational power remains above the 200 exahash per second (EH/s) region. Meanwhile, bitcoin miners caught another break on Thursday, as the network’s mining...
Stranded no more? Bitcoin miners could help solve Big Oil's gas problem
18.3.2022
Can Bitcoin mining be part of the solution for greenhouse emissions rather than part of the problem?
Miners that hodl the most Bitcoin are ‘relentlessly expanding’
18.3.2022
According to a series of mining metrics, not only are miners holding hard, but they’re also dramatically increasing their hash rate
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops for Second Time in March
18.3.2022
The drop is likely a result of miners unplugging their machines due to high energy costs, said Compass Mining CEO Whitt Gibbs
Elizabeth Warren Strikes Again, Ripple Promises XRP 1B in Grants + More News
17.3.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Read More: Elizabeth Warren Strikes Again, Ripple Promises XRP 1B in Grants + More News
ASIC Mining Rig Manufacturer Canaan Reveals $100 Million Stock Buyback Program
17.3.2022
The application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer Canaan has revealed the firm is offering a stock buyback for up to $100 million. Canaan’s chairman and CEO Nangeng Zhang highlighted in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that the move was due to issues with...
Crypto miner Hut 8 posts record revenue as BTC holdings surge 100%
17.3.2022
The financial results weren’t all positive, however, as the Bitcoin miner posted a surprise loss in the fourth quarter
Crypto Assets Can Help Russia Return to Global Financial Market, Lawmaker Says
17.3.2022
Digital financial assets like cryptocurrencies can help Russia to reach the global financial market despite western sanctions, a lawmaker working on crypto regulations has stated. The official believes the country is capable of setting up domestic crypto exchanges and should support mining. Russia...
Riot Blockchain Sees 2022 as Year of Consolidation in Bitcoin Mining Sector
17.3.2022
The Colorado-based miner beat analysts' estimates for 2021 sales due to a higher company hashrate and bitcoin price
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Over 100 Crypto Mining Farms
16.3.2022
More than 100 crypto farms in Kazakhstan have terminated operations as a result of ongoing inspections of the mining sector. Authorities have revealed that some of the facilities are linked to prominent businessmen and former government officials. Financial Watchdog Goes After Crypto Miners Across...