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Russian Government Crypto Chief: Mining Regulation Is Our Priority
9.4.2024
The Russian government crypto working group chairman believes Bitcoin (BTC) mining regulation is now a priority for Moscow.
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6 Ways the Halving Will Impact Bitcoin Mining
8.4.2024
The next Bitcoin halving, scheduled for April 20, is poised to significantly impact the mining landscape. Below Jaran Mellerud, of Hashlabs Mining, forecasts for what lies ahead
Latam Insights: Paraguay Targets Bitcoin Miners, Brazil Mulls Crypto Taxation Changes
8.4.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguayan lawmakers introduce a bill to ban cryptocurrency mining, Brazil to change crypto taxation framework, and a poll finds that Latam believes CBDCs...
Miners Offload Bitcoin in Anticipation of Reward Halving, Says Cryptoquant
6.4.2024
Data from Cryptoquant indicates that bitcoin miners have been offloading their assets in anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin network halving, slated to take place in two weeks. Cryptoquant highlighted a peak in daily sales to over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, a figure unmatched since...
Bitcoin’s Path to Halving — Anticipated Increase in Difficulty Sets Stage
6.4.2024
Based on current metrics, the Bitcoin blockchain is set to undergo another difficulty adjustment before the halving, with an anticipated increase of 1.2% to 2.16% around April 11, 2024. Following this adjustment, there will be 1,344 blocks remaining until the reward is halved. Estimated Increase...
Bitdeer Utilizes Chip Giant TSMC, Eyeing $60M in Bitcoin Mining Equipment Production
5.4.2024
According to the publicly-listed mining corporation Bitdeer, the company is employing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for its Sealminer A1 mining rigs for the third quarter. Bitdeer also disclosed that it extracted 294 bitcoins in March, marking a 28.4% enhancement over March...
Bitcoin Mining’s Boon for Small Town America
5.4.2024
Will Foxley’s doc about a small Texas town’s embrace of a new mining facility paints a more positive story about Bitcoin’s impact on rural communities than typically reported
Paraguayan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Temporarily Pull the Plug on Bitcoin Mining Operations
5.4.2024
A group of Paraguayan lawmakers is spearheading a bill that seeks to enact a temporary ban on cryptocurrency mining operations in Paraguay for 180 days or until the industry’s activities are properly regulated. The bill alleges that 28% of the energy losses of the National Power...
Paraguay could soon ban Bitcoin mining over power problems
5.4.2024
Bitcoin mining is an industry that seeks to use a lot of power, or electricity, in a region where mining farms operate. This is manageable for some spaces but not every space. Paraguay, for one, has yet to start reporting power problems and is, therefore, considering banning Bitcoin mining via law....
Paraguay Proposes Bitcoin Mining Ban Citing Power Issues
5.4.2024
14 Paraguayan senators have called for temporary prohibition of creation, and storage of cryptocurrencies, and banning crypto mining farms in the territory.
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EU Watchdog Says Reordering Blockchain Transactions Might Be Market Abuse. Industry Says It's Not
5.4.2024
Maximum Extractable Value (MEV), in which crypto miners reorder transactions they validate for profit, is not inherently bad, some policy experts point out
Banks Seek to Purchase Bitcoin Directly From BTC Mining Firm Hut 8, Says CEO
4.4.2024
Per the CEO of Hut 8, a bitcoin mining company listed on the Toronto stock exchange, major financial institutions have made inquiries to purchase bitcoin directly from the firm. Additionally, the Hut 8 executive emphasized the forthcoming halving event’s “big impact,” noting...
Bitcoin Cash Demonstrates Resilience With Price Increase Post-Halving
4.4.2024
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) experienced a notable fluctuation in its value surrounding its most recent block reward halving, initially dropping to $565 just before the halving but later recovering to around $676, marking an 11% increase for the day and nearly 20% for the week. The halving event, which...
Arkon Energy Strikes Deal With Bitmain for 27,700 Bitcoin Mining Rigs
3.4.2024
On Tuesday, the Ohio-based bitcoin mining and colocation company Arkon Energy announced its procurement of 27,700 bitcoin mining rigs from Bitmain, equaling a hashpower of 6 exahash per second (EH/s). Ohio’s Arkon Expands Mining Fleet With 6 EH/S Boost From Bitmain Arkon Energy has revealed...
blueskyminer launches innovative fintech ecosystem and seamless cloud mining platform for global users
3.4.2024
Cryptocurrencies can be an effective route toward fixed and passive income sources. Cloud mining platform blueskyminer aims to teach people how to earn at least $1,000 daily. The company’s mining operation lets customers optimize their efforts and maximize profits. blueskyminer is one of the...
Bitfarms Reports Slight Dip in Bitcoin Production for March 2024 Despite Expansion Efforts
1.4.2024
Bitfarms reported a slight dip in its Bitcoin (BTC) production for March 2024, as it produced 286 BTC, reflecting a decrease of 5% from February and 33% year-over-year.
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Bitfarms Reports Slight Dip in Bitcoin Production for March 2024 Despite Expansion Efforts
1.4.2024
Bitfarms reported a slight dip in its Bitcoin (BTC) production for March 2024, as it produced 286 BTC, reflecting a decrease of 5% from February and 33% year-over-year.
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Bitcoin Miners’ Earnings Hit Record $2 Billion in March Ahead of Halving Event
1.4.2024
In March, bitcoin miners amassed an unprecedented level of revenue not seen in the previous 12 months, hitting a high of $2.01 billion from rewards and transfer fees. Of this total, $85.81 million was earned from transaction fees over the past month. Historic Month for Bitcoin Miners —...
Bitcoin Halving Countdown Contest – $1000 Grand Prize
1.4.2024
As the cryptocurrency community counts down to the 4th Bitcoin halving, expected to take place between April 18 to April 22, Bitcoin.com is launching an exciting new contest to bring attention to and educate about this critical moment in Bitcoin’s history. $1000 giveaway Bitcoin.com is thrilled...
Latam Insights: Brazil to Offer Bitcoin Futures, Paraguay Battles Mining, Worldcoin Wins in Chile
1.4.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: the Brazilian stock exchange will offer bitcoin futures contracts, Paraguay advances measures to curb illegal bitcoin mining operations, and Worldcoin gets...