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Bitcoin Miners Reap Windfall as 'Runes' Debut Sends Transaction Fees to Record Highs
21.4.2024
The Bitcoin "halving" was supposed to dramatically chop revenue of bitcoin mining companies. Instead, the simultaneous launch of Casey Rodarmor's Runes protocol has ignited a flurry activity on the oldest and largest blockchain, driving up fees
Bitcoin’s Outperformance Means Some of Expected Post-Halving Rally May Have Come Early: JPMorgan
17.4.2024
Recent weakness in bitcoin mining stocks ahead of the reward halving offers an attractive entry point for investors, the report said
Report: Bitcoin Miners Strengthen Reserves Ahead of Fourth Halving
12.4.2024
As we near the anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving event, there are only 1,133 blocks left until we reach block 840,000, with the milestone expected to occur in about a week. Recent data from theminermag.com’s Miner Weekly on Thursday shows that bitcoin miners are conserving their reserves...
How One Valorant Clip Kickstarted A Conversation About Sexism In Competitive Games
12.4.2024
Last summer, I reported on major studios’ valiant (but still lacking) efforts to combat toxic voice chat (of which women are often the target) in popular competitive games like Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends. And though Riot Games, the studio behind the 5v5 competitive hero shooter...
Bitcoin Year-End Price Target Raised to $90K at Bernstein
21.3.2024
Riot Platforms & Reformed Energy seek to redefine Bitcoin mining energy
14.3.2024
Riot Platforms has partnered with Reformed Energy in an innovative effort to establish a new standard for sustainable energy solutions utilized in the Bitcoin mining industry. The eventual goal of this strategic alliance is to capitalize on Reformed Energy’s unique plasma gasification...
Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Secure Legal Victory in Bitcoin Mining Data Collection Lawsuit
3.3.2024
In a landmark ruling, the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms Inc. have triumphed in their lawsuit against the Biden administration, successfully halting the data collection efforts on bitcoin mining operations. TBC and Riot Platforms Win Case Against Bitcoin Mining Data Survey...
U.S. Department of Energy Will Start Comment Period on Miner Survey Proposal
1.3.2024
The Energy Information Administration, a division within the Department of Energy, said it would solicit feedback on its crypto miner survey after coming to an agreement with the Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms
Bitcoin Miner Riot Acquires 31,500 ‘Next Generation’ M60S Mining Machines Worth $97.4 Million
28.2.2024
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms Inc. said it expects to take delivery as well as deploy 31,500 Whatsminer M60S miners worth $97.4 million by the end of July 2024. The addition of the new bitcoin mining machines is projected to increase the “self-mining” hashrate capacity of Riot’s...
Bitcoin Miner Riot Warns of Profit Risks Due to Chip Shortage and Climate Regulations
26.2.2024
On February 23, popular Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms issued a cautionary statement regarding potential profitability challenges in its business operations. The company cited various factors, including global supply chain disruptions, chip shortages, and increasing regulatory scrutiny around climate...
Riot Platforms Highlights Risks Associated With Upcoming Bitcoin Halving Event in Annual Report
26.2.2024
In its latest annual report, Riot Platforms, the publicly-listed bitcoin mining firm, outlines several significant risks that could impact its operations, including troubles in the broader crypto economy, potential decreases in onchain transaction fees, and the anticipated bitcoin halving event...
Legal Action Forces US Energy Department to Suspend Crypto Mining Investigation
24.2.2024
Following legal action initiated by Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the department’s statistical branch, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), has put a temporary hold on its bitcoin mining survey and quarantined the data...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Riot’s 19% Surge & SEC’s ETF Review Signal Bullish Trends
24.2.2024
SEC's contemplation of Bitcoin ETF options by Bitwise and Grayscale could redefine investment strategies, marking a pivotal moment in crypto's mainstream acceptance.
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Riot Platforms Made Over $280 Million Last Year, New Annual Report Reveals
23.2.2024
Bitcoin mining operation Riot Platforms made over $280 million last year alone, the company's 2023 annual report released Thursday, February 22, reveals.
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Riot and Texas Blockchain Council Challenge US Government’s Bitcoin Mining Data Request in Court
23.2.2024
The publicly listed mining firm Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council have initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal entities, aiming to obstruct what they deem an unauthorized data collection effort targeting the bitcoin mining industry....
Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms Sue Dept. of Energy, OMB Over 'Emergency' Survey
23.2.2024
The Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms, one of the largest crypto miners in the state, sued the U.S. Department of Energy for trying to collect information from many of its members, including Riot
Bitcoin Mining Firm Riot Rakes in Record $281M in Revenues in 2023, Producing 6,626 BTC
23.2.2024
Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms has achieved record-breaking results in 2023, with total revenues reaching an all-time high of $281 million.
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Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms Sue EIA Over Sensitive Bitcoin Mining Data Order
23.2.2024
The Texas Blockchain Council and crypto miner Riot Platforms sued the US Energy Information Administration on Wednesday, accusing the agency of making unlawful data collection demands from the Bitcoin mining sector.
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League Of Legends Fighting Game Finally Gets Official (Weird) Name
22.2.2024
Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game set in the world of League of Legends finally has a proper name and it’s um…2XKO. Yeah, that clears things right up.Read more
Stormgate's Ex-Blizzard Devs Want Players To Invest In The Company
19.2.2024
As 2024's big bad—Late Stage Capitalism—continues its grim rampage, some developers are looking to more innovative approaches to avoid the publishing industry’s self-sabotaging need for impossibly endless growth. Stormgate creator Frost Giant—a studio created by former StarCraft 2 devs—is following...