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Why the Bitcoin Mining Debate Is So Dysfunctional
24.3.2022
Specialization is necessary but Bitcoiners and miners need to learn to listen to each other, says Will Foxley, Director of Content at Compass Mining
Why Crypto Mining Actually Matters
24.3.2022
Ideological arguments over proof-of-work and proof-of-stake miss the larger point: Mining means the production of objective truth, says futurist Dan Jeffries. This post is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
Don’t Blame NFT Artists for Mining’s Environmental Cost, Says Researcher Kyle McDonald
23.3.2022
Responsibility for Ethereum’s climate impact lies with institutions, not individuals, argues the emissions dashboard creator
The Future of Mining Finance: Time to Get Creative
23.3.2022
To finance equipment in a down market, firms will have to look beyond stock issuance. They may have to borrow against their machines or mined crypto or put themselves up for sale
Time to Legalize and Tax Bitcoin Mining in Russia, Say Deputy PM, Academic & Think Tank
23.3.2022
The voices calling for Russia to legalize Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining are continuing to grow louder, with the Deputy Prime Minister, prominent academics, and a leading economic think tank all suggesting that legislation should be rolled out in the near future.
RBC reported that the Russian...
The State of Bitcoin and Ethereum Mining in 10 Charts
23.3.2022
It's been a rollercoaster year for Bitcoin and Ethereum mining: Here is what the data shows
The Rise of Illegal Crypto Mining Hijackers – And Big Tech’s Response
23.3.2022
Cloud vendors are fighting back against cryptojacking, but the hijackers are getting more sophisticated
Why Do Old-Line Businesses Enter Crypto Mining? Simple: Fat Profits
23.3.2022
Even though mining margins have shrunk since crypto prices corrected, for now they’re big enough to keep luring entrants from sectors like prepackaged food and anti-aging formulas
US Bitcoin mining firm turns to harmful coal waste for cleaner energy
23.3.2022
In a bid to make crypto mining more environmentally friendly, Stronghold Digital Mining is turning harmful waste from coal mining into clean energy to power Bitcoin miners
Kazakhstan Police Shut Down Another Crypto Farm Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Mining
22.3.2022
Law enforcement officers in Kazakhstan have busted another mining facility as they continue to crack down on illegal activities in the sector. The crypto farm, located at a railway station, is the latest targeted mining operation in the country which has been struggling with its power deficit....
Analysts Keep Reduced Hashrate Estimate for Bitcoin Despite Growth Exceeding Model
22.3.2022
A new report from the crypto-focused financial services firm BitOoda has reiterated a reduced hashrate projection for the Bitcoin (BTC) network for 2022, despite hashrate growth so far this year being stronger than expected....
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Bitmain Redux: Bitdeer and BitFuFu Are About to Test US Stock Market's Mining Appetite
22.3.2022
China's two biggest cloud mining platforms plan to go public on the Nasdaq via SPAC deals this year, at a time when cryptocurrency and broader markets have pulled back from their peaks
Why Some Bitcoin Devs Say Lasers Can Cut Mining’s Energy Costs
22.3.2022
A proposed change to Bitcoin called 'Optical proof-of-work' would improve geographic distribution of hashrate and quell fears of climate-related pushback, proponents argue
Bitcoin Mining and ESG: A Match Made in Heaven
22.3.2022
As clean energy gradually gets cheaper, mining operations will help subsidize green projects, writes the CEO of mining firm CleanSpark. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week
Bitcoin hash rate may see ‘small capitulation’ with difficulty set for new all-time high
22.3.2022
Bitcoin network fundamentals appear more resilient than ever to attacks on miners‘ operations
Bitcoin mining could be good for US energy independence: Research
22.3.2022
Texas representative Pete Sessions made a simple yet powerful statement that the proliferation of the Bitcoin mining industry could promote energy independence in the country
Crypto Mining, the Energy Crisis and the End of 'ESG'
21.3.2022
How a European war made an argument about mining moot. This op-ed is part of Mining Week
Don’t Call it a Comeback: The Unlikely Rise of Home Bitcoin Mining
21.3.2022
Even with the surge in popularity, home mining only accounts for a skinny slice of the industry’s overall pie
Will Belarus Lure Crypto Miners Amid Sanctions, Russia-Ukraine War?
21.3.2022
Despite favorable business conditions, a country’s political environment can deter international capital
What Does a Crypto Mining Farm Look Like? Striking Photos From Siberia to Spain
21.3.2022
CoinDesk reporters traveled across Europe and North America to capture the diversity of cryptocurrency mining facilities