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Northern Data’s Peak Mining Acquires Second 300-Megawatt Site in Texas
24.5.2024
According to Peak Mining, a subsidiary of the German bitcoin mining and infrastructure firm Northern Data, the company has announced the purchase of a 300-megawatt ERCOT-approved site in Corpus Christi, Texas. The site is adjacent to another location acquired by the firm in December 2023. Peak...
UAE agriculture authority prohibits crypto mining on farms: Report
24.5.2024
Those caught mining crypto on farms face fines of up to 10,000 dirhams, or about $2,722
Ethereum ETF buzz increases Bitcoin mining challenge
24.5.2024
On May 23, the Bitcoin mining world experienced a significant change. The difficulty of mining increased by 1.5%, reaching a record high of 84.4 trillion. This is important because it indicates the increased computational power needed to obtain new blocks of Bitcoin. Furthermore,...
Paraguay Cracks Down on Illegal Bitcoin Mining: Over 550 Miners Seized
24.5.2024
Paraguayan authorities have intensified their efforts to fight illegal bitcoin mining, using innovative techniques including artificial intelligence (AI) and its distribution systems to detect these activities. In less than a week, two new illegal bitcoin mining operations have been closed with...
Bitcoin Runes hype fades, transactions plummet 84%
23.5.2024
Bitcoin Runes protocol caused an initial surge in Bitcoin transactions, exceeding 50% at its peak. Did the hype clog clear out?
Public Bitcoin miners secured $2B in financing ahead of halving
21.5.2024
Miners’ equity funding activity is expected to be lower in the second quarter of 2024, with less than $500 million invested as of mid-May
MicroStrategy 500% yearly gains beat Bitcoin, Tesla stock — Is MSTR the best short-term bet?
21.5.2024
MicroStrategy's premium to Bitcoin reflects investor confidence in its management, debt-leveraging strategy to acquire more BTC, and potential for future growth beyond its crypto holdings
Renewable electricity is more optimal than Paraguay’s anti-mining bill
20.5.2024
The Paraguayan legislature is urgently pushing a bill that, if passed, could mean up to a decade behind bars for illegal Bitcoin miners due to the large amount of electricity pilferage jeopardizing the state-backed National Electricity Administration. The proposed legislation enables Paraguayan...
Paraguay Proposes Harsh Penalties for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
20.5.2024
The Paraguayan government is urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would impose up to 10 years in jail for illegal bitcoin miners, in response to the large amounts of electricity theft threatening the state-owned National Electricity Administration (ANDE). The bill includes provisions for Paraguayan...
Latam Insights: El Salvador Embraces Geothermal Bitcoin Mining, Bitfarms Expands Its Capacity in Paraguay
20.5.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador produced nearly 474 bitcoin using geothermal energy, Bitfarms expanded the capacity of its Paraguayan bitcoin mining facility, and Bitso launched...
Paraguay Gov’t Looks to Jail Illegal Bitcoin Miners for ‘Up to 10 Years’
20.5.2024
The government of Paraguay will ask lawmakers to approve a bill that proposes jailing illegal Bitcoin (BTC) miners for up to 10 years.
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Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over 11,000 Miners to Face the Nation’s Energy Crisis
19.5.2024
The Venezuelan National Power Ministry announced a special operation to disconnect all bitcoin mining farms from the grid. Authorities have seized over 11,000 bitcoin miners as the government seeks to reduce the power usage from high-power customers siphoning energy from the national electric...
Mining Rig Producer Canaan’s Q1 Unrealized Gains Narrow Net Loss to $39.4 Million
18.5.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Canaan Inc. generated $35.1 in revenues versus the $72.4 million in costs incurred in the same period which resulted in the company recording a gross loss of $37.3 million. Nangeng Zhang claimed that Canaan’s revenues in the last quarter exceeded expectations due...
Mining Rig Producer Canaan’s Q1 Unrealized Gains Narrow Net Loss to $39.4 Million
18.5.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Canaan Inc. generated $35.1 in revenues versus the $72.4 million in costs incurred in the same period which resulted in the company recording a gross loss of $37.3 million. Nangeng Zhang claimed that Canaan’s revenues in the last quarter exceeded expectations due...
Crypto Mining Surge and Erratic Weather Strain Laos’ Power Grid
17.5.2024
A report released on May 16 highlights how increased electricity consumption due to crypto mining and inconsistent rainfall have led to power shortages in Laos, challenging its goals as a hydropower exporter in Southeast Asia. Reuters: Increased Crypto Mining Strains Laos’ Hydropower Grid...
Biden Order to Halt China-Tied Bitcoin Mine Beside Nuke Base Came as U.S. Firm Just Bought it
16.5.2024
President Biden's emergency order to halt the Chinese-tied mining on the doorstep of a nuclear-missile base hit days after mining giant CleanSpark struck a deal to buy the property
Bitcoin Mining Cost Drops to $45K as Inefficient Miners Exit: JPMorgan
16.5.2024
The bank sees limited upside for the bitcoin price in the near term due to a number of headwinds
Miner Hut 8’s Bitcoin Stack Gives it Capital to Pursue Upcoming Projects, Upgrade to Buy: Craig-Hallum
16.5.2024
The miner’s bitcoin stash is a protective feature for investors and opportunistic capital for the business to use for growth, the report said
Enegix Global Launches New Bitcoin Mining Brand 21pool After Halving
16.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE – Enegix Global, a leading player in the digital mining infrastructure industry based in the UAE, is excited toannounce the launch of its new brand, 21pool. The brand’s flagship product is a bitcoin mining pool that specializes in aggregating the computational power...
Chinese police bust $1.9B USDT underground banking racket
16.5.2024
The authorities destroyed two underground operations in Fujian and Hunan, and the police also froze 149 million yuan worth $20 million linked to the USDT banking operations