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Core Scientific increased Bitcoin production by 10% in July amid Texas power cuts
5.8.2022
The mining firm reported it “completely powered-down its Texas data center operations on several occasions” in July to support the state's power grid operator
Crypto bear market will provide ‘excellent’ M&A opportunities: White Rock CEO
5.8.2022
“The sector has been here before and well capitalized and efficient miners will do just fine,” said White Rock CEO Andy Long
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
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
Texas GOP Aims to Enshrine Crypto in State’s Constitution
22.7.2022
The Lone Star State is already an important crypto mining hub, and Republican officials would like to build on that momentum
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Largest Drop Since July 2021 as Miners Feel the Texas Heat
22.7.2022
The bitcoin mining difficulty adjusted downwards as miners unplugge their machines amid U.S. heatwaves
Compass Mining Teams Up With Compute North for 75MW Site in Texas
20.7.2022
The troubled bitcoin mining hosting firm recently laid off 15% of its staff
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
Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Provider Lancium to Bolster Battery-Powered Demand Response at 25 MW Texas-Based Facility
8.7.2022
According to Lancium Inc., a crypto mining infrastructure firm, the company has signed a deal with the Texas battery-storage provider Broad Reach Power LLC. Broad Reach Power plans to supply battery power to Lancium’s Fort Stockton-based 25-megawatt facility and when the grid is swamped...
Nvidia's Silence On Abortion Rights Troubles Many Employees
7.7.2022
Ever since the Supreme Court announced that Roe v. Wade was no longer the law of the land, Americans have started turning to a different institution to protect their lives: their employer. The tech and games industry is no different. Staff at Nvidia, which is headquartered in Silicon Valley but...
Coming to Texas: Riot Blockchain announces plans to move NY miners to Lone Star State
6.7.2022
Moving rigs from New York to Texas was part of Riot's effort to reduce the firm’s operating expenses through lower power costs and eliminate “all third-party hosting fees.”
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
Ted Cruz Is A Microtransaction Whale
22.6.2022
Senator Ted Cruz is an enormous bag of human piss, a man who were I to list all his political and moral shortcomings would be detaining you for hours. He is also, like most of us, someone who plays video games, and how he plays them will not be a surprise to anyone.Read more
SEC, State Regulators Probe Crypto Lender Celsius Over Accounts Freeze
18.6.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators are reportedly investigating the decision by crypto lender Celsius Network to freeze withdrawals. U.S. Securities Regulators Investigate Celsius’ Withdrawal Freeze The U.S. SEC and securities regulators...
Texas securities regulator investigates Celsius over withdrawal suspension: Report
16.6.2022
Reports from different media outlets in the last week also suggested the Celsius Network has lost major backers and onboarded new attorneys amid a volatile crypto market
Texas, Other States Open Investigation Into Celsius Network Following Account Freeze
16.6.2022
Several U.S. states including Texas and Alabama are investigating Celsius Network’s decision to halt customer withdrawals
Texas Feels Like Bitcoin Country (Maybe Because I Was There for a Bitcoin Conference)
12.6.2022
A Bitcoin developer conference last week put three important Bitcoin themes in focus: lightning, design and education
Argo May Bitcoin Output Drops 25% From April Amid Teething Problems at Texas Facility
7.6.2022
Argo Blockchain, the only London Stock Exchange-listed bitcoin miner, produced 124 bitcoin or bitcoin equivalents in May, 25% fewer than the 166 mined in April
Texas Game Studio Will Help Employees Fleeing Anti-Trans, Anti-Abortion Laws
20.5.2022
As large areas of the United States grow increasingly hostile toward trans folks and abortion rights, one Texas game studio CEO is promising to assist employees who want to leave the state should it come to that (h/t GamesIndustry.biz).Read more
Mawson to Develop New Bitcoin Mining Site in Texas
16.5.2022
The facility could accommodate up to 4 EH/s of mining power. Site development is expected to start this quarter