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Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin mining productivity dropped 28% YOY amid record Texas heat
3.8.2022
"The company voluntarily curtailed its energy consumption in order to ensure that more power would be available in Texas,” said Riot CEO Jason Les
Moscow, Karelia, Irkutsk — Study Lists Most Popular Crypto Mining Destinations in Russia
27.7.2022
Russia could be a large player in the crypto mining space, experts in the field have established in research naming the most attractive regions for coin minting operations in the country. The capital Moscow is among the popular mining destinations alongside the places offering the cheapest power....
Texas a Bitcoin ‘hot spot’ even as heat waves affect crypto miners
26.7.2022
Extreme heat won’t stop miners from setting up operations in Texas, but more sustainable practices may be required
Not just Bitcoin price: Factors affecting BTC miner profitability
23.7.2022
As many crypto holders are gearing up for a bear market, what are the factors influencing the mining business?
Taiwan vs. Crypto, Uprise Might Compensate Some LUNA Losses + More News
22.7.2022
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Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Slides 5% Dropping to Levels Not Seen Since March
22.7.2022
On July 21, 2022, at 2:14 p.m. (ET) at block height 745,920, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty dropped by 5.01% outpacing the last two epoch changes. The latest downward shift makes it 5% easier to find blocks than it was during the past two weeks, and roughly 8.77% easier since June...
Bitcoin per transaction cost goes down every four years, coincidence?
18.7.2022
The cost per Bitcoin transaction is calculated by dividing miners' revenue by the number of transactions, thus implying an unpredictive trend
Sweden Needs Power for More Useful Things Than Bitcoin Mining, Energy Minister Says
18.7.2022
Concerned about projected increase in electricity demand, the government in Sweden may turn its back on crypto mining, the country’s energy minister has indicated. Swedish bitcoin minting industry, a leader in Europe, is likely to soon lose the preferential treatment it has been taking...
Could Bitcoin miners’ troubles trigger a ‘death spiral’ for BTC price?
17.7.2022
Forced selling from Bitcoin miners raises concern about BTC price, but the use of renewable energy and the oil and gas industry’s growing interest in BTC are longterm positives
ECB report likens PoW to fossil fuel cars, PoS to electric vehicles
15.7.2022
European Central Bank researchers anticipate a clash between the green transition policies and Bitcoin investors
CleanSpark scoops up 1K+ mining rigs at 'substantially discounted price'
14.7.2022
“We are seeing unprecedented opportunities in this market,” said CleanSpark president and CEO Zach Bradford
Gnosis Safe Gets New Name & USD 100M, STEPN Earns USD 123M, Playboy in The Sandbox + More News
12.7.2022
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Crypto miners in Texas shut down operations as state experiences extreme heat wave
11.7.2022
ERCOT reported that wind generation in Texas was “generating significantly less," potentially leaving the state unable to meet energy demands during triple-digit temperatures
Global GPU price drops to compensate for falling Bitcoin mining revenue
9.7.2022
The meteoric drop in GPU prices opened up a small window of opportunity for small-time miners to procure a piece of more powerful and efficient mining equipment
Another miner cashes in: Argo Blockchain reports selling 637 BTC to pay debts
7.7.2022
Argo reported it had an outstanding balance of $22 million on a loan from Galaxy Digital, from which it secured BTC-backed loan agreements in 2021
Reddit Launches NFT Avatar Marketplace, New Gaming Investments + More News
7.7.2022
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Russian central bank exec is OK with crypto mining under one condition
30.6.2022
A finance officer believes it is necessary to sell the mined assets abroad to avoid the adoption of crypto in internal payments
Switzerland-based crypto mining firm expands operations to Texas
28.6.2022
The company reported its operations in the United States will have an initial capacity of 3 megawatts, aiming for the firm’s total hashrate to be more than 1.6 EH/s
Bitcoin’s bottom might not be in, but miners say it ‘has always made gains over any 4-year period’
28.6.2022
To mine, or not to mine, that is the question. Professional Bitcoin miners discuss the nuance of BTC mining and whether now is a good time to get started
Uzbekistan warms up to Bitcoin mining, but there's a catch
28.6.2022
The executive order spares all the mined assets from taxation and bans mining anonymous currencies