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It’s Time for Miners to Stop With the Gimmicks
26.7.2023
Publicly-traded miners are prone to pursue marketing stunts as a way to raise their stock prices. Press releases about AI and HPC initiatives are the latest examples. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
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
Innovative Heating Solutions: Bitcoin Miners Turning Heat Into Satoshis
24.7.2023
In recent years, bitcoin miners have learned to reuse the heat generated by application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining rigs. Recently, a Twitter account named “Rev.Hodl” demonstrated how a bitcoin miner was employed to dry laundry. While the clothes dryer serves to...
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
Crypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else)
24.7.2023
Ordinal Inscriptions Approach 19 Million Amid Stagnant Fees, Bitcoin NFT Sales Drop
23.7.2023
The number of Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions on the blockchain is nearing 19 million, a trend that has continued for the past 218 days since December 16, 2022. Statistics indicate that miners have accrued roughly 1,847.66 BTC in fees, worth about $55.29 million, confirming the millions of Ordinal...
Arkansas counties rush to pass noise regulations for crypto miners
23.7.2023
Several counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas are hurrying to adopt new ordinances before August, when crypto mining facilities will be subject to the same rules as data centers
Charting Bitcoin’s Predictable Course: A Comprehensive Review of the Next 29 Reward Halvings
22.7.2023
In under 280 days, Bitcoin’s blockchain will undergo its fourth reward halving event, slicing the block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. The crypto community is abuzz with chatter, contemplating how these substantial decreases in block rewards will transpire over the ensuing two decades...
Bitcoin miners still bullish despite toughest bear market yet - Hut8, Foundry, Braiins
21.7.2023
Bitcoin mining firms have been forced to sell newly minted Bitcoin to cover operational costs during one of the toughest bear markets for miners on record
Cryptocurrency Insurer Evertas Acquires Bitcoin Mining Insurance Specialist Bitsure
19.7.2023
Evertas, the first digital asset insurance company has announced its acquisition of Bitsure, the first crypto mining insurance provider as it looks to expand its coverage in multiple jurisdictions.
The firm which ranks among the few to work with the Lloyd’s of London partnered with Bitsure last...
Bitcoin miners hedging with recent sell-offs - Bitfinex report
19.7.2023
All-time high hashrates and mining difficulty indicates that miners are bullish on Bitcoin, while recent sell-offs could be a means to hedge positions
Litecoin on the Brink of Third Halving: Record Hashrate and Profitable Mining Despite 17% Value Dip
17.7.2023
In a mere fortnight, the Litecoin network is poised for its third reward halving event, a seismic shift that will slash the LTC miners’ block rewards from 12.5 LTC per block down to 6.25 LTC. Data illustrates an intensified dedication of hashrate to the Litecoin blockchain as the critical...
Next Bitcoin Halving Event Could Be a Stress Test for Miners: JPMorgan
17.7.2023
The next halving will see a reduction in miners’ revenues and an increase in bitcoin production costs at the same time, the report said
New Research: Bitmain's S19 Miners Hold Majority of Bitcoin Network Hashrate
12.7.2023
Bitcoin’s energy efficiency has been a concern over the years as mining activities consumed rather massive amounts of electricity.
Part of this resulted from the machines miners use, which have a high energy consumption.
According to a new report by Coinmetrics, three Bitcoin mining rig models...
New Research: Bitmain's S19 Miners Hold Majority of Bitcoin Network Hashrate
12.7.2023
Bitcoin’s energy efficiency has been a concern over the years as mining activities consumed rather massive amounts of electricity.
Part of this resulted from the machines miners use, which have a high energy consumption.
According to a new report by Coinmetrics, three Bitcoin mining rig models...
The Big Halving: Bitcoin Miners Prepare for Token Rewards Reduction
10.7.2023
The next Bitcoin (BTC) halving, the most anticipated quadrennial event in the cryptocurrency space that has the potential to drive the maiden digital currency price to new heights, could pose more troubles to Bitcoin miners than the previous ones.
According to mining experts, Bitcoin miners would...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set to Surge: Record-Breaking Increase Looms, Erasing Recent Reduction
10.7.2023
According to data recorded on July 9, 2023, Bitcoin’s next difficulty adjustment is estimated to rise between 4.74% and 7.7%, erasing the 3.26% reduction that occurred on June 28. Moreover, the total network hashrate achieved a 24-hour all-time high on July 8, reaching 538 exahash per second...
Bitcoin Mining Is a Game of Survival, Consolidation and Potential AI Diversification: Bernstein
7.7.2023
Mining stocks have been resurgent this year due to improving sentiment from institutional ETF filings and potential revenue diversification into high-performance computing and AI, the report said
Russian Ministry Proposes ‘Crypto Ban’ – But Miners & Stablecoin Issuers May Be Safe
7.7.2023
The Russian finance ministry has reportedly proposed banning the circulation of crypto in the nation, but wants to make exceptions for stablecoin issuers and crypto miners.
Per Frank Media, sources “familiar with the matter” told the news agency Interfax that the proposals could be bundled with...
Bitcoin Miners Achieve Unprecedented Success: Q2 2023 Fee Revenue Hits $184M, Outpacing 2022
6.7.2023
A recent report shows that Bitcoin miners have witnessed a notable achievement, surpassing its previous 2022 record.
The report revealed that the miner made over $100 million from transaction fees alone in the second quarter of 2023.
The amount accumulated is over five times the total fees earned...