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Mining Bitcoin on Household Electricity Most Profitable in Asia, Study Finds
21.8.2023
Despite significant variations in electricity rates and regulations, the Asian region as a whole has the lowest average cost of bitcoin mining for solo miners, new research shows. At the same time, the surge of energy prices due to Covid, heatwaves, and the war in Ukraine render bitcoin mining...
Lobby group to dispel crypto mining misconceptions in DC, says founder
16.8.2023
The crypto mining industry is getting a dedicated lobby group aimed at opening up discussions with lawmakers in Washington D.C
Crypto Mining Gets Its Own Lobbying Voice in Washington
15.8.2023
Crypto miners are establishing a new voice in U.S. policy, starting up the Digital Energy Council to lobby for friendly policy as regulators and Congress are wrestling with the next steps in crypto regulation
Animated Series Futurama Takes Characters to 'Doge City,' Mocks Crypto Miners
9.8.2023
Popular animated science fiction show Futurama gave a glimpse into what it thinks the future of crypto could look like in its latest episode called “How the West Was 101001” by mocking crypto miners
KuCoin Crypto Exchange Ceases Bitcoin and Litecoin Mining Pool Services – What's Going On?
3.8.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has announced that it will be temporarily suspending its Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) mining pools until further notice.
In a Wednesday blog post, KuCoin said the decision will be effective starting from August 15.
The exchange said the move is part of...
Crypto Mining Hardware Retailer Phoenix Technology Considers Public Listing in UAE
31.7.2023
Leading cryptocurrency mining hardware provider, Phoenix Technology, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is reportedly in preliminary discussions to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) in the country.
As per anonymous sources cited in a Bloomberg report, the discussions are ongoing,...
Crypto Mining Crackdown in Malaysia: Sarawak Police and Energy Plant Dismantle Illegal Mining Operation
31.7.2023
A covert cryptocurrency mining operation, suspected of electricity theft, was uncovered in a Marina Square shophouse in Miri, Malaysia. Representatives from the Sarawak police and Sarawak Energy plant revealed that the successful operation was made possible by a tip-off from the public....
$20 Million Crypto Mining Farm to Be Built at Hydropower Plant in Kyrgyzstan
31.7.2023
Kyrgyzstan intends to build a new facility for cryptocurrency mining at one of the country’s hydroelectric stations. The project aims to minimize the power plant’s electricity losses by utilizing its full generating capacity that currently exceeds that of the transmission network. Kyrgyzstan...
Hydropowered crypto mining gets nod from Kyrgyz president: Report
28.7.2023
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov promised to distribute money from crypto mining at the hydropower plant to “ordinary people.”
Crypto mining hardware retailer Phoenix Technology mulls IPO in UAE: Report
28.7.2023
A mainstream media report highlighted that the mining hardware firm Phoenix Technology is planning to go public in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Crypto Mining Retailer Phoenix Looks at IPO in UAE: Bloomberg
28.7.2023
The UAE-based firm is developing one of the region’s largest mining facilities
Argentina Raises Electricity Tariffs for Crypto Miners – ‘Pressure’ Mounts on Miners?
28.7.2023
Crypto miners in Argentina are set for a rise in energy costs, after the Ministry of Economy published a revised list of electricity rates.
Per Livecoins, the Ministry has set miners a new rate of 17,240 Argentine pesos (around $63.30 at the time of writing) per megawatt-hour (MWh), the highest...
Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
24.7.2023
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels
Hive Blockchain Shifts Focus to AI, Rebrands as Hive Digital Technologies
13.7.2023
Prominent crypto mining firm Hive Blockchain has rebranded itself to Hive Digital Technologies as the company shifts focuse toward artificial intelligence.
In a Wednesday statement, the Vancouver, Canada-based mining company said that the removal of "blockchain" from its name was a deliberate...
Crypto miner Hive Digital drops 'blockchain' from name amid pivot to AI
13.7.2023
Hive made the rebrand to reflect its “evolving focus” on revenue opportunities in AI, cloud commuting and GPUs
8 ways crypto mining companies can effectively embrace ESG practices
6.7.2023
Smart ESG practices can help crypto mining companies be more responsible members of the global community and attract new investors
2023 Bitfufu Mid-Year Festival: All in Bottom Mining! Up to 20% Off
27.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. [Singapore], 27th June 2023 – Bitfufu, a leading crypto mining platform, announces the highly anticipated 2023 Bitfufu Mid-Year Festival. Enjoy incredible deals and promotions, maximizing your mining returns. With the theme “All IN BOTTOM MINING! UP TO 20% OFF,”...
Report: Dozens of Chinese Nationals Arrested in Libya for Operating Illegal Crypto Mining Farm
26.6.2023
Around 50 Chinese nationals have reportedly been apprehended by Libyan authorities following allegations of running a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city of Zliten, local reports detail. Cryptocurrency mining is strictly prohibited by law in Libya. Libyan law enforcement officials have...
Experts: This Is Why Russia Is Becoming a ‘Crypto Mining Hotspot’
24.6.2023
Experts have explained why Russia is reportedly becoming a crypto mining hotspot, as the nation claims its crypto mining hashrate is second only to that of the USA.
Per Finam, Nikita Zuborev, a Senior Analyst at the domestic crypto platform BestChange, said:...
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Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Mining Ban Damages Industry Maduro Once Supported
22.6.2023
Venezuela’s ban on cryptocurrency mining has severely damaged the industry that President Nicolás Maduro once supported.
Back in March, the state regulators ordered a halt on mining cryptocurrencies after an investigation into a corruption scheme in which crypto wallets redirected payments owed...