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Mining difficulty passes 50 trillion — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
29.5.2023
Bitcoin fundamentals are blasting ahead as May comes to an end, while traders remain torn over BTC price strength
US Sen. Lummis Says President Biden Is Picking ‘Winners and Losers’ With Proposed Crypto Mining Tax
27.5.2023
The Biden administration is picking “winners and losers” in a proposal to tax cryptocurrency miners, US Sen. Cynthia Lummis said in a tweet on Thursday.
The Wyoming Republican called Biden’s proposed 30 percent tax a “blatant attempt by the administration to pick winners and losers.”
“I will...
Bitcoin miner Canaan's net loss slightly improved in Q1 amid market turbulence
26.5.2023
Diluted net loss per American depositary share in Q1 2023 stood at $0.51 from $0.55 in the previous quarter
Neuralink gets FDA approval for ‘in-human’ trials of its brain-computer interface
26.5.2023
The Neuralink device is designed to be surgically implanted and, according to CEO Elon Musk, will eventually be marked to the general public
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Poised to Break 50 Trillion Barrier, May 31 Projection Shows
26.5.2023
Despite an upswing in mining difficulty on May 18, current data projects Bitcoin’s mining difficulty to see a further escalation on May 31, 2023—potentially jumping between 1.1% and 2.51%. Bitcoin’s Difficulty Nears 50 Trillion Milestone Bitcoin’s mining difficulty...
Today in Crypto: Gemini Chooses Ireland for European Headquarters, Coinone Exec Admits to Bribe-for-Listing Charges, Chinese's City Reveals Metaverse Policy Draft to Attract Companies
26.5.2023
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Coinmint Sues California Chipmaker for $23M, Alleging ‘Elaborate Deception’
26.5.2023
The mining firm, which has been embroiled in several legal battles, describes an elaborate fraud scheme for a $150 million contract
USBTC Aims to Become Bitcoin Mining Giant After Deal to Buy Celsius Assets
26.5.2023
The miner will receive $15 million management fee for the Celsius mining assets, which it will operate exclusively
Nvidia's Blockbuster Outlook Reminds Bitcoin Miners to Give AI a Look
25.5.2023
Bitcoin miners might find non-mining AI applications too tantalizing to pass up
Ripe for the squeeze? Bitcoin mining stocks remain under attack from short sellers
25.5.2023
BTC price has struggled for nearly a month, but Bitcoin miners revenue is up, calling into question the logic of short sellers betting against mining stocks
Silver Set to Shine: Citigroup Analysts Forecast $30 Value in Next 6-12 Months
25.5.2023
Citigroup analysts foresee a significant increase in silver’s value, potentially hitting $30 per unit within the next 6-12 months, according to the multinational bank’s latest silver assessment. The experts at Citi predict an ongoing decline of the U.S. dollar and anticipate a decrease...
BTC Adoption on the Rise? Bitcoin Price Prediction as Mining Difficulty Reaches New All-Time High
25.5.2023
The Bitcoin price has dropped by 1.5% today, falling to $26,244 as the cryptocurrency market continues to teeter in the face of a possible US debt default.
BTC's current price represents a 4% loss in a week and in the last month, although the original cryptocurrency is still up by 58% since...
Excavating the Truth Around the Bitcoin Mining Discourse
24.5.2023
Last year, a group of CoinDesk reporters traveled to Seneca Lake to examine the effect Greenidge Generation – a resurrected power plant that now mines bitcoin – had on the surrounding communities. Though we expected to hear locals say they disliked the plant and its continued operation, we found...
ASIC Heavyweights: These Are the Most Profitable Proof-of-Work Algorithms in 2023
24.5.2023
Eight months ago, there was a significant transformation in the realm of lucrative proof-of-work (PoW) mining algorithms when Ethereum made the transition from PoW to proof-of-stake (PoS). During that period, the prevailing consensus algorithms for mining were Kadena, Scrypt, and Cuckatoo32....
Non-Profit Organization Energy Web Starts Sustainability Registry for Bitcoin Miners
24.5.2023
Miners will be scored on their use of clean energy and grid impact
CoinEx Exchange Contributes to the Success of Bitcoin 2023 Conference
24.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Miami, Florida/ Bitcoin 2023, a three-day bitcoin conference held in Miami Beach, Florida, has concluded, bringing together developers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts from around the world. The conference featured a range of talks about Bitcoin, covering topics like investment...
Dash Block Production Resumes After Disruption Amidst Miner Complaints
23.5.2023
After experiencing a disruption while attempting to upgrade the Dash blockchain, the network has now resumed block production. As of the time of writing, 552 blocks have been confirmed since the incident. Despite the onchain resolution provided by Dash Core 19.1.0, individuals have expressed...
Upstream Data Sues Crusoe Energy Over Waste Gas Mining Patent
23.5.2023
Crusoe is not a pioneer, but a follower, says the lawsuit filed by Stephen Barbour's mining firm
The Bitcoin Mining Debate Is Ignoring the People Most Affected
23.5.2023
Environmentalists and anti-mining lawmakers debating bitcoin mining facility Greenidge Generation’s impact use rhetorically persuasive arguments that aren’t backed by reality. But so do the bitcoiners supporting the powerplant-turned-mining facility. And the debate does not solve the very real...
SEC has no authority over crypto, argues defendants in $18M fraud lawsuit
23.5.2023
Two individuals sued by the SEC for allegedly running a fake crypto mining scheme are seeking the suit's dismissal, arguing the regulator has no authority over crypto