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Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Rises for the First Time in 57 Days, BTC Hashrate Slipped 1.7% Lower in Q2
4.8.2022
The mining difficulty tied to the Bitcoin network increased for the first time in 57 days, rising 1.74% higher than the last two weeks. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate has been below average as the network’s computational power is down 1.7% lower in the second quarter than in Q1 2022....
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Cuts the Drop Streak
4.8.2022
After a nearly two-month-long drop streak, Bitcoin (BTC) mining just got a bit more difficult.
Bitcoin mining difficulty, or the measure of how hard it is to compete for mining rewards, went up 1.74% today, going from 27.69 T to 28.17 T.
The rise follows three consecutive drops, a streak that...
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
Will the Bitcoin mining industry collapse? Analysts explain why crisis is really opportunity
29.7.2022
Many BTC miners are in a tough spot and a few could collapse, but experts say the industry is here to stay
Bitfarms Adds 18 MW of Capacity to ‘The Bunker’ — Miner’s Daily Production Taps 16.8 BTC per Day
29.7.2022
On July 28, the bitcoin mining company Bitfarms announced the completion of the second phase of its facility expansion, by adding roughly 18 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the operation. The mining facility dubbed “The Bunker,” now has approximately 3.8 exahash per second (EH/s), after...
What happens when 21 million Bitcoin are fully mined? Expert answers
29.7.2022
Mining expert Mohamed El Masri predicts that Bitcoin will be worth around $430,500 when the last coin is minted
Foundry Digital Launches Logistics Arm to Advance Standards in the Cryptocurrency Mining Industry
28.7.2022
On Thursday, Foundry Digital LLC, the mining company and subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), announced the launch of Foundry Logistics in order to advance standards in the cryptocurrency mining industry. The newly launched arm of the company plans to “bridge the gap between hardware...
Core Scientific to increase ASIC server capacity by 75 MW
26.7.2022
The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner expects to generate $50 million in annual revenue once the ASIC servers are fully operational
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
Bitcoin mining to harness onsite natural gas emissions: Ark Invest
26.7.2022
A new report reveals an angle for sustainability in Bitcoin mining through harnessing onsite natural gas emissions
The Merge is Ethereum’s chance to take over Bitcoin, researcher says
24.7.2022
Ethereum's imminent transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will transform its monetary policy, potentially making ETH more scarce than Bitcoin
Not just Bitcoin price: Factors affecting BTC miner profitability
23.7.2022
As many crypto holders are gearing up for a bear market, what are the factors influencing the mining business?
Bitcoin network difficulty drops to 27.693T as hash rate eyes recovery
23.7.2022
The reduced difficulty allows Bitcoin miners to confirm transactions using lower resources, enabling smaller miners a fighting chance to earn the mining rewards
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
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Slides 5% Dropping to Levels Not Seen Since March
22.7.2022
On July 21, 2022, at 2:14 p.m. (ET) at block height 745,920, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty dropped by 5.01% outpacing the last two epoch changes. The latest downward shift makes it 5% easier to find blocks than it was during the past two weeks, and roughly 8.77% easier since June...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Its Biggest Fall in 12 Months
21.7.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty has just seen its largest drop in a year, helping miners increase their profitability during this harsh crypto winter.
Bitcoin mining difficulty, or the measure of how hard it is to compete for mining rewards, dropped by 5% today. This brought it down to 27.69 T...
Q2 Saw Over 59% of Bitcoin Mining on Sustainable Energy Mix - Bitcoin Mining Council
20.7.2022
The global Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry had a sustainable electricity mix of 59.5% during the second quarter of the year, or slightly up compared with the first quarter, according to the latest quarterly survey conducted by the Bitcoin Mining Council.
The survey, which collected data from over...
Bitcoin Mining Survey Shares Improved Results in the 2nd Quarter of 2022
20.7.2022
The Bitcoin Mining Council published the findings of its survey with a core focus on technological efficiency, electricity consumption, and sustainable power mix. The results are impressive enough to reaffirm that the Bitcoin Network will continue to grow with higher efficiency in the times...
Sustainable Bitcoin mining power mix hits 59.5%: BTC Mining Council
20.7.2022
The latest Q2 report also details how energy efficiency among Bitcoin miners is on the rise
Marathon Secures 254 Megawatts to Bolster Company’s 2023 Bitcoin Mining Goals
19.7.2022
The bitcoin mining operation Marathon has announced the company has secured 254 megawatts of new hosting deals with the option to increase to 324 megawatts (MW). Marathon’s latest expansion deals should support the bitcoin mining firm’s intended goal of securing approximately 23.3...