Search
Iran is giving $24 to anyone who dobs in illegal crypto miners
15.8.2024
The boss of Iran’s state-run electricity company said some had exploited subsidized electricity to run crypto mining operations, straining the power grid
Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia
11.8.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with...
Vladimir Putin Signs Law Legalizing Crypto Mining in Russia
8.8.2024
It’s a win for crypto in Russia. The country has officially legalized Bitcoin and crypto mining. On Thursday,…
Airbnb Host Imposes No Mining Rule After Guests Rent Her Property to Mine Crypto
3.8.2024
An Airbnb host, Ashley, shared her experience on Tiktok about guests who accumulated a $1,500 electricity bill by setting up an electric vehicle station and mining cryptocurrency during their three-week stay. Despite leaving the property in excellent condition, the guests’ excessive energy...
CleanSpark's mining expansion continues with Wyoming facilities
1.8.2024
The US miner is now the second-largest by market cap, after flipping Riot Platforms
Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings an Experimental Regime
30.7.2024
Russia's lower house of the Federal Assembly, known as the State Duma, has passed two crypto-related laws on Tuesday, a Russia based policy expert told CoinDesk and Ria Novosti, Russia's state-owned domestic news agency reported
Senator Warren Calls for Tougher Regulations to Combat National Security Risks From Foreign Crypto Mines
27.7.2024
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for stricter regulations to address the risks of foreign-owned cryptocurrency mining facilities in the U.S. She highlighted the environmental and national security threats, especially from Chinese-owned operations, and stressed the importance of stronger laws...
Russia Advances Cryptocurrency Mining Bill
27.7.2024
Russia’s State Duma has advanced a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining, aiming to curb illegal activities and promote investment and employment. Proposed by the chairman of the Duma Committee on Financial Markets and supported by key deputies, the bill mandates strict guidelines...
Foreign crypto miners could be spying on US bases: Elizabeth Warren
26.7.2024
Senator Warren has lambasted foreign-owned crypto miners in the country, saying they’re loud, hot, and “suck up a ton of electricity, which can crash the power grid.”
Latam Insights: Bukele Goes Chavez Mode Against High Prices, Paraguay Strengthens Power Theft Penalties For Crypto Mining
14.7.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: President Nayib Bukele starts combating price gouging practices in El Salvador a la Chavez, Paraguay enacts penalties of up to 10 years of jail time for power...
Singapore ‘not ready’ for Bitcoin ETFs, sneaky crypto mining rig importer: Asia Express
12.7.2024
Singapore isn’t in a rush to list crypto ETFs, according to SGX CEO this week as Philippines charges two over a $6M XRP hot wallet hack
Singapore ‘not ready’ for Bitcoin ETFs, sneaky crypto mining rig importer: Asia Express
12.7.2024
Singapore isn’t in a rush to list crypto ETFs, according to SGX CEO this week as Philippines charges two over a $6M XRP hot wallet hack
Enegix Global Builds Natural Gas-Powered 80 MW Crypto Mining Center in Brazil
11.7.2024
Cryptocurrency mining company, Enegix Global, has announced the construction of a new 80 MW data center in Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its operations. The two-phase project, set to launch its initial 20 MW phase in September 2024, will operate on natural gas with an uptime of 96%....
Marathon site manager ducks Texas noise charges amid resident complaints
11.7.2024
David Fischer, manager of a Texas site for Marathon Digital, was acquitted on charges alleging the site violated local noise ordinances
As DOE Preps for Take Two of Controversial Crypto Mining Survey, Industry Weighs in
10.7.2024
After the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) first attempt to survey crypto mining companies about their energy usage was kneecapped by a lawsuit, the department is getting ready to try again – but this time, it’s seeking input from crypto industry participants
Hong Kong Professor: China’s Crypto Mining Ban Shifts Businesses to US
3.7.2024
Professor Wang Yang, vice president for institutional advancement and chair professor at the Department of Mathematics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), criticized China’s cryptocurrency mining ban during a panel discussion in Hong Kong last week. He called the decision...
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Bill Faces Delays
2.7.2024
The Russian State Duma is considering a bill related to cryptocurrency mining and sales, but the legislation is not expected to be approved by fall. The bill aims to legalize crypto mining and allow the sale of mined digital currency. Currently, cryptocurrency cannot be used for settlements...
Unveiling the Titans of Crypto Mining: A Deep Dive Into 5 Consensus Algorithms
1.7.2024
In the intricate world of cryptocurrency, not all algorithms are forged equal. The proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithms like Kheavyhash, Scrypt, Blake3, SHA-256, and Ethash are the linchpins that not only secure but also empower the blockchain with the integrity and trust that underpin several...
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 lands $150M investment amid AI boom
24.6.2024
Coatue Management invested $150 million in the Bitcoin miner Hut 8 Corp. due to its capability to power generative AI applications with its high-performance computing
Oil land buyer LandBridge makes a nod to crypto miners in $320M IPO
19.6.2024
LandBridge has a huge amount of land in the middle of America’s oil country, but it also says it can make big money off crypto miners