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Cryptocurrency

The US Is Turning a Blind Eye to Crypto Crimes

The Trump family's involvement in the crypto space is expanding amid regulatory uncertainty.

1 day ago

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Centralization In The U.S.: A New Risk For The Industry?

The U.S. now controls 75.4% of global Bitcoin mining power, raising concerns about centralization risks.

Cryptocurrency

Solo Bitcoin Miner Wins Big After Securing an Entire Block Reward

A solo miner won $181,000 by mining a block, demonstrating the challenges faced by individual miners in a pool-dominated environment.

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Cryptocurrency

New crypto-state emerges in the Himalayas: Bhutan has twice as many bitcoins as El Salvador

Bhutan has emerged as a leading cryptocurrency hub, owning over 13,000 bitcoins through mining operations, making it a notable player in the cryptosphere.

Another Bitcoin Miner Adopts MicroStrategy's Playbook of Buying BTC in Open Market

Cathedra Bitcoin pivots from mining to data center services, opting to acquire Bitcoin to better serve shareholders amidst a challenging mining landscape.

fromCornell Chronicle

Panelists to examine crypto mining impacts | Cornell Chronicle

The environmental and economic impacts of Bitcoin mining are significant and will be discussed at a campus event.

fromWIRED

The US Is Turning a Blind Eye to Crypto Crimes

The Trump family's involvement in the crypto space is expanding amid regulatory uncertainty.

1 day ago

Bitcoin Mining Centralization In The U.S.: A New Risk For The Industry?

The U.S. now controls 75.4% of global Bitcoin mining power, raising concerns about centralization risks.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Wins Big After Securing an Entire Block Reward

A solo miner won $181,000 by mining a block, demonstrating the challenges faced by individual miners in a pool-dominated environment.

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Cryptocurrency

New crypto-state emerges in the Himalayas: Bhutan has twice as many bitcoins as El Salvador

Bhutan has emerged as a leading cryptocurrency hub, owning over 13,000 bitcoins through mining operations, making it a notable player in the cryptosphere.

Cryptocurrency

Another Bitcoin Miner Adopts MicroStrategy's Playbook of Buying BTC in Open Market

Cathedra Bitcoin pivots from mining to data center services, opting to acquire Bitcoin to better serve shareholders amidst a challenging mining landscape.

fromCornell Chronicle

Cryptocurrency

Panelists to examine crypto mining impacts | Cornell Chronicle

The environmental and economic impacts of Bitcoin mining are significant and will be discussed at a campus event.

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4 days ago

Deliverability

SLICE: Making PPLNS Work For Demand Response

Bitcoin mining has evolved from personal setups to institutional frameworks, changing core strategies.

Concerns about PPLNS arise from its impact on miners who need flexibility for grid support.

#investment

Cryptocurrency

Prosper Adds 7,000 More ASIC Miners from BITMAIN To Drive Tokenization Of Hashrate As Omnichain RWA | HackerNoon

Prosper aims to democratize Bitcoin mining access through tokenization and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BITMAIN.

Marketing tech

Hashbranch And Merkle Standard Deploy Massive 1.3 Exahash Bitcoin Mining Operation

Merkle Standard and Hashbranch successfully deployed 13,000 Bitcoin mining units, showcasing their innovative partnership in institutional mining operations.

Artificial intelligence

Core Scientific, on Cusp of Becoming a Major Force in AI Hosting, Initiated at Buy: Canaccord

Core Scientific is repositioning itself as a significant player in AI hosting, as per Canaccord's buy rating.

The firm’s long-term contract with CoreWeave marks a pivotal moment in its business strategy.

Core Scientific's growth potential is driven by AI revenue, cash flow improvements, and future site acquisitions.

Cryptocurrency

Prosper Adds 7,000 More ASIC Miners from BITMAIN To Drive Tokenization Of Hashrate As Omnichain RWA | HackerNoon

Prosper aims to democratize Bitcoin mining access through tokenization and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BITMAIN.

Marketing tech

Hashbranch And Merkle Standard Deploy Massive 1.3 Exahash Bitcoin Mining Operation

Merkle Standard and Hashbranch successfully deployed 13,000 Bitcoin mining units, showcasing their innovative partnership in institutional mining operations.

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Artificial intelligence

Core Scientific, on Cusp of Becoming a Major Force in AI Hosting, Initiated at Buy: Canaccord

Core Scientific is repositioning itself as a significant player in AI hosting, as per Canaccord's buy rating.

The firm’s long-term contract with CoreWeave marks a pivotal moment in its business strategy.

Core Scientific's growth potential is driven by AI revenue, cash flow improvements, and future site acquisitions.

Visitors At This Bitcoin-Heated Spa Are Complaining About Mold and UTIs

Bathhouse faces serious hygiene complaints, including infections and pests, raising health concerns among its NYC patrons.

#renewable-energy

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Gridless Is Mining Bitcoin While Fostering Human Flourishing In Africa

Gridless not only mines Bitcoin but also facilitates electrification in rural Africa, enhancing lives and promoting access to electricity.

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1 month ago

NYC startup

NYDIG To Acquire Crusoe's Bitcoin Mining Operations

NYDIG is acquiring Crusoe's bitcoin mining operations and Digital Flare Mitigation technology to enhance its renewable energy initiatives.

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Cryptocurrency

Volcano Bitcoin Mining Gives El Salvador $29 Million Boost

Mining bitcoin using geothermal energy from Tecapa volcano in El Salvador generated $29 million, showcasing a renewable model for bitcoin mining.

Cryptocurrency

Leading Bitcoin Miner GDA Plans Mining Expansion to 400 MV Leveraging Renewables

GDA plans to expand its Texas data center to 400 MW, leveraging renewable energy and showcasing Bitcoin mining's impact on the energy industry.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miner Marathon In Talks With Kenya to Help With Its Green Energy Ambitions

Kenya consults with Marathon Digital Holdings on managing renewable energy for Bitcoin mining, aiming to optimize energy assets and develop its crypto regime.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Gridless Is Mining Bitcoin While Fostering Human Flourishing In Africa

Gridless not only mines Bitcoin but also facilitates electrification in rural Africa, enhancing lives and promoting access to electricity.

fromBitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

1 month ago

NYC startup

NYDIG To Acquire Crusoe's Bitcoin Mining Operations

NYDIG is acquiring Crusoe's bitcoin mining operations and Digital Flare Mitigation technology to enhance its renewable energy initiatives.

fromBitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

Cryptocurrency

Volcano Bitcoin Mining Gives El Salvador $29 Million Boost

Mining bitcoin using geothermal energy from Tecapa volcano in El Salvador generated $29 million, showcasing a renewable model for bitcoin mining.

Cryptocurrency

Leading Bitcoin Miner GDA Plans Mining Expansion to 400 MV Leveraging Renewables

GDA plans to expand its Texas data center to 400 MW, leveraging renewable energy and showcasing Bitcoin mining's impact on the energy industry.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miner Marathon In Talks With Kenya to Help With Its Green Energy Ambitions

Kenya consults with Marathon Digital Holdings on managing renewable energy for Bitcoin mining, aiming to optimize energy assets and develop its crypto regime.

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1 month ago

Tech industry

Hackers Exploit Severe PHP Flaw to Deploy Quasar RAT and XMRig Miners

Threat actors are exploiting CVE-2024-4577 in PHP to deliver crypto miners and remote access trojans.

Cryptocurrency

Conditions for Advantageous Quantum Bitcoin Mining: Discussion, Acknowledgments, and References | HackerNoon

Quantum Bitcoin mining shows unexpected linear probability of success with difficulty, contrary to typical quantum advantage expectations.

#community-impact

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Miscellaneous

Neighbors sue over loud Bitcoin mine

Homeowners are pushing back against the Bitcoin mine's operations, citing serious noise-related disruptions to their quality of life and health concerns.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Mining Bitcoin In The Congo And Beyond: The Journey Of BigBlock Datacenter's Sebastien Gouspillou

Sébastien Gouspillou's experiences underscore the significant positive impact of Bitcoin mining on communities and conservation efforts across the globe.

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Miscellaneous

Neighbors sue over loud Bitcoin mine

Homeowners are pushing back against the Bitcoin mine's operations, citing serious noise-related disruptions to their quality of life and health concerns.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Mining Bitcoin In The Congo And Beyond: The Journey Of BigBlock Datacenter's Sebastien Gouspillou

Sébastien Gouspillou's experiences underscore the significant positive impact of Bitcoin mining on communities and conservation efforts across the globe.

more#community-impact

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4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Lead Great and Green Mining Forward

MicroBT unveils innovative WhatsMiner M6XS++ series, emphasizing green mining technologies and advancements in solar power mining at the Bitcoin MENA 2024 Conference.

#hashprice

Artificial intelligence

The Subtle Way AI Data Centers Boost Bitcoin Mining Economics

AI data centers may positively influence the bitcoin mining industry by stabilizing hashprice through competition for cheap electricity.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Economics Improved in the First Half of November: JPMorgan

Hashprice significantly increased, enhancing mining profitability amid Bitcoin price surge.

U.S. bitcoin miners now capture a substantial share of the global mining market, reflecting improving market conditions.

Artificial intelligence

The Subtle Way AI Data Centers Boost Bitcoin Mining Economics

AI data centers may positively influence the bitcoin mining industry by stabilizing hashprice through competition for cheap electricity.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Economics Improved in the First Half of November: JPMorgan

Hashprice significantly increased, enhancing mining profitability amid Bitcoin price surge.

U.S. bitcoin miners now capture a substantial share of the global mining market, reflecting improving market conditions.

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Roam Research

MARA to Offer $700M Convertible Senior Note, Shares Fall 5%

MARA Holdings is raising $700 million in convertible notes, impacting its share price negatively despite intended strategic use of proceeds.

#carbon-emissions

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds

Bitcoin mining bans can backfire, driving miners to fossil fuel-reliant jurisdictions and increasing carbon emissions.

Cryptocurrency

Gryphon Digital Mining Acquires Low-Cost Bitcoin Mining Operations at $0.01/kWh

Gryphon Digital Mining has acquired low-cost Bitcoin mining operations that will significantly reduce power costs and enhance its competitive position in the market.

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Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds

Bitcoin mining bans can backfire, driving miners to fossil fuel-reliant jurisdictions and increasing carbon emissions.

Cryptocurrency

Gryphon Digital Mining Acquires Low-Cost Bitcoin Mining Operations at $0.01/kWh

Gryphon Digital Mining has acquired low-cost Bitcoin mining operations that will significantly reduce power costs and enhance its competitive position in the market.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Revenue, Profit Fell in October for a Fourth Consecutive Month: JPMorgan

October marked the fourth consecutive month of decline in bitcoin mining revenue and gross profit.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Cost Drops to $45K as Inefficient Miners Exit: JPMorgan

JPMorgan estimates current bitcoin mining cost at $45,000.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Revenue, Profit Fell in October for a Fourth Consecutive Month: JPMorgan

October marked the fourth consecutive month of decline in bitcoin mining revenue and gross profit.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Cost Drops to $45K as Inefficient Miners Exit: JPMorgan

JPMorgan estimates current bitcoin mining cost at $45,000.

Cryptocurrency

An Arctic Circle Bitcoin Mine Will Heat a Building in a Fishing Village

Sazmining is establishing a bitcoin mining facility in northern Norway to provide heat for a local building, leveraging mining heat for community benefit.

Running

Kenya Partners With Marathon To Monetize Underused Energy By Mining

Kenya partners with Marathon Digital Holdings to use surplus energy for Bitcoin mining, aiming to boost economy and promote technology development.

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Cryptocurrency

An Arctic Circle Bitcoin Mine Will Heat a Building in a Fishing Village

Sazmining is establishing a bitcoin mining facility in northern Norway to provide heat for a local building, leveraging mining heat for community benefit.

Running

Kenya Partners With Marathon To Monetize Underused Energy By Mining

Kenya partners with Marathon Digital Holdings to use surplus energy for Bitcoin mining, aiming to boost economy and promote technology development.

more#sustainable-energy

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Surging Demand for Electricity Driven by AI and Bitcoin Mining

Skyrocketing electricity demand fueled by AI and Bitcoin mining poses challenges traditional renewables can't meet.

Companies are looking into nuclear energy and alternatives to fulfill the increasing energy needs.

Artificial intelligence

Business

Local Hiring and Marketing Ethiopia: Epic Minings's Commitment to Impactful Growth | HackerNoon

Epic Mining is transforming Bitcoin mining by focusing on local communities and sustainable practices, especially in rapidly growing economies like Ethiopia.

#cryptocurrency-investment

Artificial intelligence

Core Scientific Is Uniquely Placed to Deliver AI Data Center Scale in the Near Term: Bernstein

Core Scientific can achieve significant AI data center scale faster than legacy data centers.

The company has a competitive advantage due to available resources and talent.

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Marathon Digital Holdings To Raise $250 Million To Buy More Bitcoin

Marathon Digital Holdings plans to raise $250 million for Bitcoin holdings expansion.

Cryptocurrency

Blockstream Mining Starts Third Investment Round for Hashrate-Backed Tokenized Note

Blockstream launched a third investment round for BMN2, allowing investors to earn from bitcoin mining activities over four years at a competitive price.

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Marathon Digital Holdings To Raise $250 Million To Buy More Bitcoin

Marathon Digital Holdings plans to raise $250 million for Bitcoin holdings expansion.

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Cryptocurrency

Blockstream Mining Starts Third Investment Round for Hashrate-Backed Tokenized Note

Blockstream launched a third investment round for BMN2, allowing investors to earn from bitcoin mining activities over four years at a competitive price.

#consolidation

Cryptocurrency

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Have the Upper Hand Over Unlisted Peers: Bernstein

U.S. publicly listed bitcoin miners have a significant capital-raising advantage over private peers, positioning them as key consolidators in the market.

Cryptocurrency

Riot Platforms Is Best Suited to Consolidate Bitcoin Mining Sector: Bernstein

Riot has the financial capacity to consolidate the bitcoin mining space.

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Have the Upper Hand Over Unlisted Peers: Bernstein

U.S. publicly listed bitcoin miners have a significant capital-raising advantage over private peers, positioning them as key consolidators in the market.

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Cryptocurrency

Riot Platforms Is Best Suited to Consolidate Bitcoin Mining Sector: Bernstein

Riot has the financial capacity to consolidate the bitcoin mining space.

more#consolidation

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Cryptocurrency

Gold price at $2,461 as focus shifts to US inflation data - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gold is recovering but remains volatile, with potential boosts from China's liquidity measures and geopolitical developments affecting Bitcoin market dynamics.

Cryptocurrency

Marathon Digital Now Stamps All Bitcoin Mined In America as "Made in USA"

Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital will label all U.S.-mined Bitcoin blocks as 'Made in USA' to align with a growing trend of domestically produced goods in America.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miners Have Considerable Upside From Their Power Portfolios: Bernstein

Bitcoin miners can leverage power portfolios for upside.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Buys $100M BTC, Will Once Again Adopt 'Full HODL' Strategy

Marathon Digital buys $100 million BTC, shifts to HODL strategy for mined bitcoin.

Cryptocurrency

Riot Platforms' Acquisition of Block Mining Makes Sense, JPMorgan Says

Riot diversifies power supply and increases capacity through Block Mining acquisition.

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Compute Maximalism: The Symbiosis Between Bitcoin Mining and AI

Human progress is linked to energy utilization, harnessing energy leads to wealth creation and technological advancements.

10 months ago

Cryptocurrency

Tether Buys $100M Worth of Bitdeer Shares With Option to Purchase $50M More

Bitdeer raised $100 million in a private placement, potentially reaching $150 million when fully exercised.

Cryptocurrency

Miner Hut 8's Bitcoin Stack Gives it Capital to Pursue Upcoming Projects, Upgrade to Buy: Craig-Hallum

Hut 8 owns over 9,100 bitcoin, providing significant capital for future endeavors.

fromReadWrite

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Cryptocurrency

El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings reach $373M

El Salvador has accumulated significant Bitcoin holdings through mining using geothermal energy, with no intention of selling despite increased value.

Cryptocurrency

Creator of the Bitcoin ASIC Says Next Wave of Mining Efficiency is Coming

Bitcoin mining industry faces challenges post-halving, with historic low hash prices and strained operators.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Looking at Options, Including Sale of Company

Stronghold Digital Mining is exploring strategic alternatives, potentially including a sale of the company.