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Bitcoin ASIC miner prices hovering at lows not seen in years
27.12.2022
ASIC miners' price per terahash has fallen more than 80% from its peak in 2021 as Bitcoin mining machines continue to flood the marketplace
Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Enters Non-Binding Debt Restructuring Deal With NYDIG
20.12.2022
The bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has executed a restructuring deal with NYDIG, according to an announcement published on Tuesday. According to the non-binding term sheet agreement, NYDIG will obtain 2.8 exahash per second (EH/s) of Greenidge’s mining capacity...
Finder.com sued by Australian regulator over its crypto yield product
16.12.2022
ASIC claimed a crypto yield-bearing product from Finder’s registered exchange was unlicensed, the firm disagreed but refused to say if it would fight the suit
A loophole allowed FTX to secure its Aussie license without full checks: ASIC's Longo
6.12.2022
ASIC's Joseph Longo pointed the finger at a loophole that allowed FTX to acquire an Australian Financial Services License under its watch
Demand for Cryptocurrency Miners Rises in Russia Amid Low Prices of Hardware
4.12.2022
Russia’s market for specialized crypto mining equipment has been seeing high demand over the past couple of months, with buyers attracted by the low price tags. Russian experts also predict an increase in the supply of used coin minting hardware as large foreign companies leave the industry....
Crypto miners in Russia capitalize on the bear market by hoarding ASIC devices
2.12.2022
Miners in Russia have likely been increasingly buying crypto ASICs due to reduced prices of mining devices as well as low-cost energy
Data Shows There’s No Profits Left for Bitcoin Miners That Can’t Obtain Cheap Electricity, Run Efficient Mining Rigs
30.11.2022
During the last few weeks bitcoin’s cost of production has been higher than the leading crypto asset’s spot market value and in turn, this has put massive pressure on bitcoin miners. On Nov. 30, 2022, statistics show if miners paying for electricity pay roughly $0.12 per kilowatt hour (kWh), only...
Block Earner CEO calls for licensing clarity after being sued for crypto products
24.11.2022
Block Earner CEO Charlie Karaboga said it was a “disappointing outcome” given it had spent “considerable resources” to adhere to existing guidelines
Australia Suspends Financial Services License of Local FTX Entity
17.11.2022
Australia’s securities regulator has suspended the license of the Australian unit of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX until mid-May. According to an issued statement, the platform will be allowed to provide limited financial services until Dec. 19 in order to terminate existing derivatives....
Foundry Academy Launches Training Program to Produce Top Technicians for BTC Mining Industry
5.11.2022
Foundry Digital, a digital asset mining and a staking-focused subsidiary of Digital Asset Group, has announced the launch of a new bitcoin mining hardware training program. The training course, which is expected to commence on Nov. 7, is expected to help professionals and enthusiasts learn how...
ASIC's Longo pledges action against certain ‘high-risk’ crypto products
3.11.2022
The chair of Australia’s market regulator has warned that “action will be taken” on financial product issuers who promote risky products to a wide consumer base
ASIC fires industry warning shot as it sues BPS Financial over crypto promo
25.10.2022
The Australian securities regulator is pursuing BPS Financial Pty Ltd for allegedly making false and misleading representations, and engaging in unlicensed conduct
Three Aussie crypto funds halted as regulator cites non-compliance
17.10.2022
Three funds tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and FileCoin have been issued interim stop orders by Australia’s market regulator due to "non-compliant" target market determinations
SAI Tech Reveals 2 New Liquid Cooling Bitcoin Mining Containers Built for Overclocking Flexibility
29.9.2022
On September 28, the bitcoin mining operator and clean-technology company, SAI Tech, announced the launch of two liquid cooling bitcoin mining infrastructure products called the Tankbox and Rackbox. The two new models join the firm’s SAIHUB Box and feature plate cooling and immersion cooling...
Bitdeer Sets Up $250M Fund to Acquire Assets From Financially Distressed Bitcoin Miners
28.9.2022
According to a representative from the bitcoin mining company backed by the Chinese crypto billionaire Jihan Wu, Bitdeer is crafting a $250 million fund to buy distressed assets from embattled bitcoin miners. Bitdeer’s chief executive officer Matt Kong details that...
World’s Largest ASIC Producer Bitmain Slashes Antminer Bitcoin Mining Rig Prices
21.9.2022
The world’s largest producer of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners, Bitmain Technologies, has revealed the company is offering a discount on Antminer S19 Pro mining rigs. The 100 terahash per second (TH/s) machine is selling for $19 per terahash or $1,900 per unit....
These Are the Most Profitable Proof-of-Work Algorithms Since Ethereum Moved to Proof-of-Stake
17.9.2022
Since the transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), ethereum cannot be mined and miners are now dedicating hashrate to different PoW chains. Since ethereum can no longer be mined, the most profitable PoW consensus algorithms are Kadena, Scrypt, and Cuckatoo32. Five days...
Financial Giant State Street Sees Unwaning Crypto Demand From Institutional Investors
13.9.2022
Investment management firm State Street says that institutional clients are not deterred from investing in crypto assets despite price declines. “There is a belief that the asset class is here to stay,” a State Street executive said. State Street on Institutional Demand for Crypto...
While Bitcoin’s Hashrate Grew by 22,900% in 6 Years, Discovering Block Rewards Is Far More Difficult
10.9.2022
Over the past 12 months, Bitcoin’s hashrate has increased by 85.77%, while 53,547 blocks were mined and 334,668.75 new bitcoin were minted into circulation. More than two dozen bitcoin mining pools have dedicated hashrate toward the Bitcoin blockchain during the last six years, and while...
Australia's markets regulator to prioritize shielding citizens from crypto harm
24.8.2022
Part of its actions will include raising public awareness about the risks inherent in crypto-assets and decentralized finance