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Bhutan mines Bitcoin with hydropower since BTC price was $5,000
1.5.2023
The crypto kingdom of Bhutan uses Himalayan rivers to generate energy used to mine Bitcoin, local reports reveal
Web3’s impact on personalization, trust and engagement through time-honored strategies
1.5.2023
By harnessing the power of Web3 and one-to-one marketing, businesses can drive customer loyalty, enhance brand reputation and ultimately achieve long-term success in the decentralized digital world
Jack Dorsey’s nano Bitcoin mining chip heads to prototype
1.5.2023
Block has completed the design of its new prototype ASIC chip which it says will fast-track its plan to bring “open source” Bitcoin mining rig design to market
Mineflation: Cost to mine one Bitcoin in the US rises from $5K to $17K in 2023
30.4.2023
New Mexico is the cheapest US state to mine Bitcoin in terms of average electricity cost, while Hawaii is the by far the most expensive
Bitcoin Network Hits 75% Progress Towards Next Reward Halving
30.4.2023
At 11:06 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 29, 2023, at block height 787,500, the number of blocks left to discover until the next Bitcoin blockchain halving is now fewer than 52,500 blocks. This means the network has progressed 75% through the 210,000-block halving cycle, which will ultimately...
Today in Crypto: Binance to Begin Japan Operations, Millennials are Dominant Crypto Enthusiast Group, Canadian Police Issue Warnings After a $7.5M Scam, Hamas Stops Crypto Donations
28.4.2023
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Amid Bankruptcy, Core Scientific Signs Bitcoin Mining Hosting Contracts for Almost 18,000 Machines
28.4.2023
The miner signed deals with three firms to host rigs in sites where the Celsius Mining fleet was recently unplugged from
Jack Dorsey's Block Snaps Up Bitcoin Mining Chip as Intel Winds Down Production
28.4.2023
Block's bitcoin mining products could come as early as early next year
Argo Blockchain Slumps to Full-Year Loss on Bitcoin Price Slide
28.4.2023
The crypto mining company is in a stronger position now, interim CEO El-Bakly said
Cambridge Study Reveals Ethereum's Lifetime Energy Use Before Merge on Par with Switzerland's Annual Consumption
27.4.2023
A study conducted by Cambridge University’s Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has found that the Ethereum network during its lifespan has used as much energy as Switzerland.
According to the CCAF, the Ethereum network’s energy consumption came in at a total of 58.26 Terawatt hours (TWh)...
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Piloting a Waste Gas Methodology With Miner Crusoe Energy
27.4.2023
Crypto miners, like Crusoe, use gas that would otherwise be wasted and minimize methane emissions
Bitcoin Mempool Overwhelmed With 134,000 Unconfirmed Transactions Amid Price Volatility
26.4.2023
Amidst the buzz surrounding bitcoin’s latest price surge, a significant number of transactions are currently clogging up the mempool. As of writing, 134,986 unconfirmed transactions await confirmation, and block times are lingering above the usual ten-minute mark. Bitcoin Transactions...
Bitcoin Difficulty Estimated to Drop After 5 Back-to-Back Increases
26.4.2023
Bitcoin’s imminent difficulty change appears to be heading towards a possible decrease, marking the first time in over 73 days, ever since February 12, 2023. The network has witnessed a notable difficulty upswing of approximately 22.62% since block height 778,176. Consequently, with...
Out of Compute North’s Bankruptcy Rises 300MW Bitcoin Miner With Novel Energy Offering
26.4.2023
Born out of the ashes of the Compute North bankruptcy, the new venture aims to give clients control over their energy strategy
Bitcoin advocates rally at Texas State Capitol to oppose bill cutting mining incentives
25.4.2023
“When you target one industry the way they are with this bill, that’s bad policy no matter what the industry you’re targeting,” said Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter
Embattled Crypto Mining and Wallet Firm Poolin Moved $150M in Bitcoin
25.4.2023
The firm issued IOU tokens to its users after it froze withdrawals in September
Russia becomes second-largest Bitcoin mining hub after US, claims local miner
24.4.2023
Russia becomes the second-largest country in cryptocurrency mining, while the United States retains the top spot; however, unclear regulations in the US could shift the market
Latam Insights: Argentine Peso Plunges, Venezuela and Russia to Develop SWIFT Alternative, Bitcoin Mining Still Paused in Venezuela
24.4.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America during the last week. In this issue: the Argentine Peso plunges against the U.S. dollar, Venezuela and Russia agree to develop a joint SWIFT alternative, and Bitcoin mining is still...
WEF’s promo video shows Bitcoin mining, but it leaves out the B-word
24.4.2023
The video showed multiple scenes depicting rows of what appears to be Bitcoin mining rigs, but the cryptocurrency never got a mention
Here Are Six New Projects Looking to Mitigate Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Footprint
22.4.2023