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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
Hackers Are Trying to Mine Crypto Using Russian Government Servers, Expert Says
5.2.2021
Hackers have been mining crypto on government servers in Russia, including defense contractors and medical centers, expert says
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...
US Library of Congress Says Most Countries Lack Clear Tax Guidance on Crypto Staking
4.2.2021
Out of 31 nations, only 5 have tax guidance addressing cryptocurrency rewards via staking, a study found
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
California Pension Fund Loaded Up on RIOT Shares During Bitcoin’s Q4 Rally
2.2.2021
The largest public pension in the U.S. bought more RIOT shares for the first time since 2017
Ethereum Miners Earned Record $830M in January
2.2.2021
Miner revenue jumped over 120% from the previous month
China’s 500.com to Purchase Another $8.5M-Worth of Bitcoin Miners
2.2.2021
The NYSE-listed lottery firm may also acquire another 10,000 miners this year
Ukraine Wants to Bolster its Budget with Nuclear-powered Crypto Mining
1.2.2021
The Ukrainian energy ministry is in advanced talks with a domestic crypto mining firm named Hotmine over a proposed deal to allow the company to build mining centers at more of the nation’s nuclear power plants.
As reported late last month, the ministry, in conjunction with NAEC Energoatom –...
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
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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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