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China mining shock may not be over yet, experts suggest
1.9.2021
Despite Bitcoin’s perceived hash rate recovery, analysts noted that the recent 150 EH/s reading was based on a short 24-hour window
Belarus president Lukashenko calls on state to mine cryptocurrency
1.9.2021
Belarus has lots of abandoned industrial sites that could be used to generate revenue through cryptocurrency mining, the Belarusian president said
Genesis Digital Assets Acquires 20,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs From Canaan, Company Has Option to Buy 180K More
31.8.2021
The China-based bitcoin ASIC mining machine manufacturer Canaan has announced the company has forged a partnership with Genesis Digital Assets, and the two firms have now signed a deal for a large purchase order. Genesis will buy 20,000 bitcoin miners from Canaan and the mining operation also...
Higher Bitcoin Prices Create Resurrection of Old Mining Rigs, Outdated Miners See New Life
30.8.2021
The price of bitcoin has dipped a hair in value this past week, but the crypto asset is still up 14.4% over the course of the last month. Statistics show that Bitcoin’s hashrate has seen a resurgence and because bitcoin’s price has increased, mining profitability and hashrate...
Amid Taliban takeover, aspiring crypto miner flees Afghanistan
25.8.2021
The Afghan refugee believed the Taliban would restrict access to smartphones and the internet, making crypto mining impossible
KuCoin encourages greener crypto mining with proof-of-work pool
25.8.2021
According to CEO Johnny Lyu, people using renewable energy sources for mining will receive discounts on fees
Crypto mining needs to be redefined before simply casting it away
21.8.2021
To ensure a sustainable future for blockchain and crypto, we need to reimagine the mining process and restructure PoW systems
Young South African Engineer Rues Deleting Computer File Containing Keys to 20 BTC
18.8.2021
A young South African electronics engineer has rued his decision to delete a text document containing the keys and password to a crypto wallet that held some 20 bitcoins. According to the engineer, the lost coins had been mined more than ten years ago using a modified personal computer that...
Crypto miner Argo Blockchain goes ‘climate positive’ on greenhouse gas emissions
17.8.2021
Environmental sustainability continues to be top of mind for cryptocurrency miners after Elon Musk drew negative attention to the industry earlier this year
Analysts say $46,500 is the key level for Bitcoin to flip to support
16.8.2021
Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain strong but analysts pinpoint $46,500 as the key level to reclaim as support in order to preserve the current uptrend
No gear, no problem! 3 ways to earn Bitcoin through cloud mining and staking
14.8.2021
Operational costs are high, but Bitcoin miners are making money hand over fist. Here’s how to join them and profit
Bitcoin Network’s Mining Difficulty Expected to See Largest Increase in Over 2 Months
10.8.2021
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been steadily climbing after dropping to 69 exahash per second (EH/s) on June 28, as it reached a high of 117 EH/s on Tuesday morning (EDT). The rise in hashpower will likely lead to the highest difficulty expansion in 89 days as estimates currently show a 7.39%...
Venezuelan Authorities Shut Down Power Supply to Bitcoin Miners in Key State
10.8.2021
Regional authorities in one of the key states of the country, Carabobo, suspended the power supply of all registered miners, effectively shutting down their operations in the industrial state. While there have been no official explanations for this measure, some people with knowledge on the matter...
Cryptocurrency mining under proposed US policy changes
9.8.2021
The impact of tighter crypto reporting requirements in the digital asset provision of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will concentrate on cryptocurrency mining
Three US Senators propose narrowing crypto tax language in infrastructure bill
4.8.2021
“While Congress works to better understand and legislate on issues surrounding the development and transaction of cryptocurrencies, it should be wary of imposing burdensome regulations that may stifle innovation,” said Senator Pat Toomey
Marathon buys 30,000 more Bitcoin miners, targets 13.3 EH/s hashing power
2.8.2021
The company’s bid to become the largest Bitcoin miner in the United States could be achieved by 2022
Bit Mining to Deploy Another 2,500 Bitcoin Miners in Kazakhstan
29.7.2021
Bit Mining is going to expand its operations in Central Asia with the purchase of 2,500 crypto mining machines slated for deployment in Kazakhstan. The new devices are expected to increase the Chinese company’s total hashrate capacity by an estimated 165 petahashes per second. Bit Mining Buys...
BIT Mining steps up Bitcoin mining operations in Kazakhstan
28.7.2021
The mining firm's expansion into Kazakhstan follows plans to introduce new energy fees for crypto miners starting in 2022
Crypto cowboys: Texas counties welcome Bitcoin miners with open arms
26.7.2021
Bitcoin mining facilities are setting up shop in Texas, but not only for obvious reasons like wind and land opportunities. Here's why the state is becoming popular
A green revolution in crypto mining? Industry answers wake-up call
22.7.2021
A number of leading mining firms have already started to make the transition toward clean renewable energy in recent months