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New York gubernatorial candidate calls for moratorium on proof-of-work mining
1.2.2022
Politicians and activists have often targeted crypto mining operations around Seneca Lake due to the presence of Greenidge Generation's plant
Russia houses $200B worth of crypto, Kremlin estimates
1.2.2022
According to data from TASS news services, Russians owned nearly 5 trillion rubles worth of cryptocurrencies by December 2021
Another solo Bitcoin miner solves valid block, making it fourth in 2022
1.2.2022
A 'whale' solo Bitcoin miner with a whopping 1.14PH/s computing power solved a valid block on Tuesday
US Lawmakers Press Bitcoin Mining Firms on Energy Usage, Carbon Emissions, Climate Crisis
1.2.2022
Eight U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have sent letters to top U.S.-based bitcoin mining firms questioning them about their crypto mining operations. “The extraordinarily high energy usage and carbon emissions associated with bitcoin mining could undermine our hard work...
Report: Bitcoin mining network accounts for 0.08% of world's CO2 production
31.1.2022
In addition to environmental metrics, the U.S. now accounts for 49% of the world's Bitcoin cash rate
Fossils vs. Renewables, PoW vs. PoS: Key policy issues around crypto mining in the U.S.
30.1.2022
A recent meetup on the Capitol Hill highlighted several key debates that will define the mining industry’s development in the years to come
Inside the blockchain developers’ mind: How to build the next big social DApp
30.1.2022
Fee-less system or flexible blockchain with smart contracts: What do you choose to build your DApp? Or you don’t need to choose at all?
Bitcoin miners believe global hash rate to grow ‘aggressively’
30.1.2022
Despite the price of BTC, the Bitcoin network is the strongest it’s ever been, according to industry experts
Bitcoin Mining CO2 Footprint Is Below 0.08% Of Global Total - CoinShares
28.1.2022
The Bitcoin (BTC) mining network contributed less than 0.08% to the world’s total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to digital asset investing firm CoinShares. Data obtained by the company suggests that BTC mining is responsible for a marginal share of the global CO2 emissions,...
Global Chip Shortage Looms Over Bitcoin Mining Industry, ASIC Supply Tightens
28.1.2022
While Bitcoin’s hashrate has been coasting along above 175 exahash per second (EH/s) and recently reached an all-time high, a global shortage of semiconductor chips could slow the growing industry. The shortfall of supply worldwide has disrupted major industries, and manufacturers like...
Valkyrie Files for ETF That Invests in Firms That Derive 50% Revenue From Bitcoin Mining Industry
26.1.2022
The digital currency asset manager Valkyrie has applied for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund plans invest at least 80% of its net assets into firms that derive at least 50% of their revenue from the bitcoin mining industry....
Analysts See Slower Bitcoin Hashrate Growth in 2022 Amid Market Correction
26.1.2022
The Bitcoin (BTC) network’s hashrate – or computing power that goes into mining new coins – could reach 327 EH/s by the end of the year, a research note from the crypto-focused financial services firm BitOoda has predicted, after the firm cut an earlier forecast for the year....
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Valkyrie aims for ETF linked to Bitcoin mining firms on Nasdaq
26.1.2022
The proposed ETF would invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies that “derive at least 50% of their revenue or profits” from BTC mining
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Crypto Mining Farms Till February
26.1.2022
Data centers minting cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan were cut off from the nation’s power grid this week and will remain unplugged for the rest of January. The measure comes as the country faces electricity shortages blamed on crypto mining and blackouts in the cold winter months. Crypto...
Yet another solo Bitcoin miner solved a valid block, earning a reward worth over $220,000
25.1.2022
Mining bitcoin without any help from a larger pool has become an increasingly-improbable feat over the last decade
Another Headache for Bitcoin Miners in Central Asia as Three Countries Hit With Blackouts
25.1.2022
Three of the Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan — have been hit by a power blackout after Kazakhstan’s North-South power line was disconnected due to “emergency imbalances.”...
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US Still Dominates Bitcoin Mining Sector, 30-Day Stats Show Foundry USA Takes Top Pool Position
25.1.2022
Since the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) project updated its mining map in mid-July, the United States has continued to dominate in terms of the amount of hashpower worldwide. Moreover, data shows that Foundry USA has managed to command the top pool position with...
Bitmain Reveals Hydro Bitcoin Miner With 198 Terahash, Produces Almost Double the Power of Today’s Top Machines
23.1.2022
One of the largest bitcoin mining rig manufacturers in the world, Bitmain announced the launch of a new bitcoin miner that boasts speeds of up to 198 terahash per second (TH/s). The new model is called the Antminer S19 Pro+ Hyd. and it leverages liquid cooling technology in order to improve overall...
Bitcoin records all-time high network difficulty amid price fluctuations
23.1.2022
Data from BTC.com estimates that the network will continue to grow stronger by attaining another ATH in the next 12 days — with a network difficulty of 26.70 trillion
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches Lifetime High, It’s Now More Difficult Than Ever Before to Find a Block Reward
21.1.2022
Following the drop in value during Thursday evening’s trading sessions, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty rose to a lifetime high, reaching 26.64 trillion after jumping 9.32% at block height 719,712. The mining difficulty’s all-time high (ATH) is now higher than the ATH it reached...