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Bitcoin Miners Buy up Rigs as Prices Near All-Time Lows
26.7.2023
Despite mining’s doldrums, miners are prioritizing the inclusion of next-generation mining rigs in their operations to prepare for the next Bitcoin halving
The Ever More Efficient Bitcoin Mining Machine
26.7.2023
A recent report by Coin Metrics has news for fans of energy efficiency: ASIC miners overall are reducing their energy consumption per coin produced. But which are the most efficient? For Mining Week, CoinDesk dug deeper to determine which of 11 popular mining machines were the most competitive
‘Elegant and ass-backward’: Jameson Lopp’s first impression of Bitcoin
26.7.2023
Jameson Lopp says none of the developers “deep into Bitcoin” think the protocol should be allowed to ossify: “There’s so much work to be done.”
How Bitcoin Miners Can Stay Clear of SEC Scrutiny (and Fall Foul of It)
25.7.2023
Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
Riot Platforms at the Heart of Texas' Debate Over Bitcoin Mining’s Effect on the Grid
25.7.2023
The world’s biggest bitcoin mine has drawn the ire of some local residents concerned with Bitcoin's community impact
USM introduces fresh features in the metaverse
25.7.2023
United States of Mars (USM), which is a top metaverse and blockchain platform, has introduced new features that will help in unleashing further capabilities linked to the metaverse. They earnestly believe that boundaries and ceilings are meant for the faint-hearted and not for USMverse. The company...
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
Inside the Orb: The Untold Story of Worldcoin’s Launch
24.7.2023
Is Sam Altman’s UBI startup a smart countermeasure to AI, or a privacy nightmare? Jeff Wilser reports
Through It All, the Bitcoin Mining Industry Looks Set for Growth
24.7.2023
Though the Bitcoin halving will reduce rewards for miners, the prospects for the industry remain bright and innovations like Ordinals promise more demand for miner services in the future
How Miners Are Preparing for the Next Bitcoin Halving
24.7.2023
Bitcoin’s fourth “halving” next April poses miners with strategic questions around equipment, energy use and diversification. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week 2023
How Texas Became a Global Mecca for Bitcoin Mining
24.7.2023
Miners have flocked to the state since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. “Bitcoin is all about freedom,” says one miner. “And in my dealings with the utilities and the regulators, Texas is all about freedom.”
Crypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else)
24.7.2023
Worldcoin Migrates to Optimism
24.7.2023
Worldcoin, the decentralized ID and wallet protocol, has migrated its operations to Optimism, an Ethereum L2 scaling layer. With this move, Worldcoin aims to prepare for its future launch, taking advantage of the scalability features that its deployment on Optimism brings, including migrating user...
Bulls Extending Gains, Celsius Liquidating Millions, Binance Lightnin’n’Burnin and 20 Crypto Jokes
22.7.2023
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Tokenization News Roundup: Real-World Assets Come to Blockchains
20.7.2023
A weekly digest of articles, reports and analyses about tokenized RWAs, the fast-growing financial instruments that merge traditional finance to the blockchain
YouTube’s New Trend Features Creepy Singing Toilet-Creatures
20.7.2023
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or YouTube lately, you might’ve seen some short, strange videos of heads emerging from toilet bowls to sing a somewhat catchy song. The clips, built using the software behind some of Valve’s games like Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2, have been racking up millions...
Tokenizing music royalties as NFTs could help the next Taylor Swift
19.7.2023
Negative experiences in the music biz have seen artists like 3lau, Nas and The Weeknd turn to tokenized royalties for a fair deal
Tokenize Everything: Institutions Bet That Crypto’s Future Lies in the Real World
18.7.2023
Long one of crypto’s big ideas, tokenization may finally be ready for prime-time. Wall Street is diving in, creating tokens for a range of real-world assets. One advantage: relatively little regulatory scrutiny. Jeff Wilser reports
Despite BlackRock, Don’t Expect a Flood of Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Soon: Experts
17.7.2023
BlackRock’s recent application to start a Bitcoin ETF has raised hopes that the SEC would soon approve an instrument seen as key to crypto’s growth. But a range of market watchers contacted by CoinDesk said several roadblocks still lie ahead
InQubeta singlehandedly changes investor perception of Crypto AI after releasing these jaw-dropping features
17.7.2023
The world of cryptocurrency is known for its constant innovation and disruptive technologies. InQubeta (QUBE), a pioneering project in the AI industry, is challenging traditional perceptions and capturing the attention of investors around the globe. With its ongoing presale raising over $1,300,000...