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Jack Dorsey’s Block Expands Bitcoin Mining Ambitions, Develops 3nm Mining Chip
24.4.2024
Jack Dorsey's payments company Block has shifted its focus from designing chips to developing a full Bitcoin mining system.
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Canaan Executives Plan to Buy $2 Million in Company Shares, Citing Deep Undervaluation
23.4.2024
Two executives of the bitcoin mining rig maker Canaan intend to jointly purchase at least $2 million worth of company shares, claiming the company is "deeply undervalued," despite revenue decline.
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Jack Dorsey’s Block Targets Chip Advancement With 3nm Bitcoin ASIC Mining Rig
23.4.2024
On Tuesday, Jack Dorsey, the founder of Block, took to X to announce that the company is “building a mining rig.” Dorsey also shared a blog post authored by Block’s lead for mining hardware products, Naoise Irwin. The post revealed enhancements in the chip design, upgrading from...
Jack Dorsey’s Block announces development of ‘full Bitcoin mining system’
23.4.2024
The Block — then Square — CEO initially suggested the idea of a collaborative approach to decentralize Bitcoin mining in October 2021
Ground-breaking Project in Finland Uses Bitcoin Mining to Heat Homes
23.4.2024
A new ground-breaking project in Finland is turning energy from Bitcoin mining into energy to heat homes.
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Paypal Promotes Low-Carbon Bitcoin Mining With New Research Paper
23.4.2024
Paypal, in collaboration with Energy Web and DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc., has introduced an approach to promote environmentally sustainable practices in bitcoin mining. This research-backed initiative encourages miners to utilize low-carbon energy sources by offering financial incentives. Paypal...
Exclusive ‘Epic Satoshi’ Auction Launches, Bids Already Double to 2 BTC
23.4.2024
Coinex has launched the auction for the ‘epic satoshi’ from the fourth halving, originally mined by the mining pool Viabtc. This event, marking Sat # 1,968,750,000,000,000, commenced with a starting bid of 1 bitcoin. Following ten subsequent bids, the highest offer has reached...
Crypto Exchange Coinex Set to Auction ‘Epic Satoshi’ From Halving Block for 1 BTC Minimum
22.4.2024
At 8:09 p.m. ET on April 19, 2024, the mining pool Viabtc successfully excavated block 840,000. This block notably encompassed 37.625 bitcoins from transaction fees, alongside a 3.125 bitcoin reward. This significant block also included a rare bitcoin element known as the “epic sat,”...
Chinese Embassy Advises Citizens in Angola to Avoid Crypto Mining
22.4.2024
The Chinese Embassy in Angola has cautioned its citizens residing in the African nation to refrain from mining cryptocurrencies, as this activity is now considered a criminal offense. The embassy has also urged its citizens to be vigilant of virtual currency schemes that exploit users’ aspirations...
Bitcoin Miners Reap Windfall as 'Runes' Debut Sends Transaction Fees to Record Highs
21.4.2024
The Bitcoin "halving" was supposed to dramatically chop revenue of bitcoin mining companies. Instead, the simultaneous launch of Casey Rodarmor's Runes protocol has ignited a flurry activity on the oldest and largest blockchain, driving up fees
Kenyan Volcano Turns on Lights in Rural Homes with Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin Mining Support
21.4.2024
In a remote region of Kenya, a group of Bitcoin miners has found an innovative way to power their operations and bring electricity to rural homes.
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Bitcoin Blockchain Undergoes Fourth Halving in 15-Year History, in Show of Monetary Policy Set by Code
20.4.2024
Soccer has the World Cup. Athletics and many other sports have the Olympics. Crypto has the halving. The milestone in the blockchain's 15-year history technically means a cut in rewards for crypto miners with each block – a feature designed to minimize inflation
Recent Analysis Shows Common Transaction Patterns Among Several Bitcoin Mining Pools
18.4.2024
A comprehensive X thread by Bitcoin developer and observer 0xB10C has uncovered that several prominent bitcoin mining pools are using identical block templates and transaction prioritization methods, mirroring those of Antpool. This revelation follows earlier findings that highlighted a notable...
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s Supply Reduction
18.4.2024
What does Bitcoin’s fourth halving mean, and why does it matter?
Bitcoin Miners Remain Optimistic About Future Despite Anticipated Revenue Loss
18.4.2024
Although Bitcoin’s halving is expected to result in reduced block rewards for miners, several CEOs of bitcoin mining firms maintain a bullish outlook. In addition to investing in more efficient equipment, miners believe spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will continue to drive up the value...
The Lightning Network Is Beneficial For Small-Scale Bitcoin Miners Pre-Halving
18.4.2024
As the Bitcoin halving event draws near, small-scale miners face challenges like increased transaction fees and payout difficulties. The Lightning Network provides a solution, offering instant, low-cost payouts and enhanced privacy. Here's how mining pools like NiceHash and Braiins leverage...
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Plummet as Miners Face Reduced Revenue Post Halving
17.4.2024
Bitcoin mining companies are experiencing a significant decline in their stock prices as they face reduced revenue due to an upcoming code update for the largest cryptocurrency.
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Hut 8 Cuts Mining Costs By 30% At New Salt Creek Facility
16.4.2024
Hut 8 has quickly kickstarted its new Texas facility after relocating its mining machines from other sites.
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Core Scientific Set to Boost Texas Mining Facility by 72 MW Ahead of Bitcoin Halving
16.4.2024
With just over three days remaining until the halving, Core Scientific has announced its plans to enhance its Texas mining facility by an additional 72 megawatts. This project is scheduled for completion by the end of the second quarter of 2024. This expansion aims to augment the company’s...
What Bitcoiners Are Saying About the Upcoming Bitcoin Halving
16.4.2024
Is the halving priced in or not? Will it tank the bitcoin mining industry? Or accelerate adoption? Here's what experts and community members are saying about the fourth and perhaps most anticipated halving