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Enhancing Profitability of Wind and Solar Through Bitcoin Mining
27.7.2023
It's all about solving "the duck curve" problem on the grid. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
Want to Mine Bitcoin at Home? DIY Bitcoiners Have Stories to Share
27.7.2023
From an ASIC-heated swimming pool to a handmade soundproof container, these die-hards found ways to make home mining feasible, if not quite profitable
Stellar’s profit week cools, VC Spectra & Chainlink shine
27.7.2023
As Stellar (XLM) takes a momentary pause after a week of rewarding gains, investors are eager to explore what lies beyond the horizon. In their quest for exciting opportunities, VC Spectra (SPCT) and Chainlink (LINK) beckon, offering tantalizing prospects for those seeking to make their mark in...
Ripple is Going to Zero as XRP Price Drops 15% in a Week and Evil Pepe Just Raised $950,000 – How to Buy Early?
27.7.2023
As Ripple remains jubilant following recent lawsuit victory against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), price action for network native XRP token remains in a tumultuous retracement.
Far from the dreams of riches that had enticed many intrepid investors to stack large amounts of...
Bitcoin Mining Computing Power May Drop as Much as 30% After Halving: Experts
26.7.2023
Machine efficiency and low cost of power are key to surviving the bitcoin halving
Bitcoin Mining Is an Oligopoly, and Proof-of-Stake Isn't Any Better
26.7.2023
Biggest Movers: SOL, XRP Snap Recent Losing Streak on Wednesday
26.7.2023
Solana ended a two-day losing streak on Wednesday, as the token surged by as much as 7% in today’s session. The move came following a two-week low on Tuesday, as markets slipped after recent highs. XRP also edged higher, and currently hovers near a key price floor. Solana (SOL) Solana (SOL)...
Bitcoin Miners Buy up Rigs as Prices Near All-Time Lows
26.7.2023
Despite mining’s doldrums, miners are prioritizing the inclusion of next-generation mining rigs in their operations to prepare for the next Bitcoin halving
The Ever More Efficient Bitcoin Mining Machine
26.7.2023
A recent report by Coin Metrics has news for fans of energy efficiency: ASIC miners overall are reducing their energy consumption per coin produced. But which are the most efficient? For Mining Week, CoinDesk dug deeper to determine which of 11 popular mining machines were the most competitive
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
Bitcoin Mining Has a Superpower
25.7.2023
It's the blockchain's electricity consumption patterns, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher writes
Revenue Constraints Will Drive Bitcoin Mining to Sustainability
25.7.2023
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
Riot Platforms at the Heart of Texas' Debate Over Bitcoin Mining’s Effect on the Grid
25.7.2023
The world’s biggest bitcoin mine has drawn the ire of some local residents concerned with Bitcoin's community impact
Latam Insights — Argentina Reaches IMF Agreement, Bitfarms to Open New Mining Operations in Paraguay
25.7.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Argentina reached a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Bitfarms will open two bitcoin mining farms in Paraguay, and Venezuela is...
The Single Most Important Truth About Bitcoin Mining, Energy and the Environment
24.7.2023
AI Crypto Economy Suffers $1.42B Loss Since February Peak; Top Tokens Record Weekly Declines
24.7.2023
In February 2023, the AI-driven cryptocurrency sector reached a staggering $4 billion in value. Yet, it has since experienced a downturn of $1.42 billion. Over the last week, eight of the top 10 AI-based crypto tokens saw declines against the U.S. dollar. Downturn Hits AI Crypto Market Once...
Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
24.7.2023
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels
The Week In Games: What’s Releasing Beyond Remnant II
24.7.2023
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Through It All, the Bitcoin Mining Industry Looks Set for Growth
24.7.2023
Though the Bitcoin halving will reduce rewards for miners, the prospects for the industry remain bright and innovations like Ordinals promise more demand for miner services in the future