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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Largest Drop Since July 2021 as Miners Feel the Texas Heat
22.7.2022
The bitcoin mining difficulty adjusted downwards as miners unplugge their machines amid U.S. heatwaves
Compass Mining Teams Up With Compute North for 75MW Site in Texas
20.7.2022
The troubled bitcoin mining hosting firm recently laid off 15% of its staff
Crypto miners in Texas shut down operations as state experiences extreme heat wave
11.7.2022
ERCOT reported that wind generation in Texas was “generating significantly less," potentially leaving the state unable to meet energy demands during triple-digit temperatures
Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Provider Lancium to Bolster Battery-Powered Demand Response at 25 MW Texas-Based Facility
8.7.2022
According to Lancium Inc., a crypto mining infrastructure firm, the company has signed a deal with the Texas battery-storage provider Broad Reach Power LLC. Broad Reach Power plans to supply battery power to Lancium’s Fort Stockton-based 25-megawatt facility and when the grid is swamped...
Nvidia's Silence On Abortion Rights Troubles Many Employees
7.7.2022
Ever since the Supreme Court announced that Roe v. Wade was no longer the law of the land, Americans have started turning to a different institution to protect their lives: their employer. The tech and games industry is no different. Staff at Nvidia, which is headquartered in Silicon Valley but...
Coming to Texas: Riot Blockchain announces plans to move NY miners to Lone Star State
6.7.2022
Moving rigs from New York to Texas was part of Riot's effort to reduce the firm’s operating expenses through lower power costs and eliminate “all third-party hosting fees.”
Switzerland-based crypto mining firm expands operations to Texas
28.6.2022
The company reported its operations in the United States will have an initial capacity of 3 megawatts, aiming for the firm’s total hashrate to be more than 1.6 EH/s
Ted Cruz Is A Microtransaction Whale
22.6.2022
Senator Ted Cruz is an enormous bag of human piss, a man who were I to list all his political and moral shortcomings would be detaining you for hours. He is also, like most of us, someone who plays video games, and how he plays them will not be a surprise to anyone.Read more
SEC, State Regulators Probe Crypto Lender Celsius Over Accounts Freeze
18.6.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators are reportedly investigating the decision by crypto lender Celsius Network to freeze withdrawals. U.S. Securities Regulators Investigate Celsius’ Withdrawal Freeze The U.S. SEC and securities regulators...
Texas securities regulator investigates Celsius over withdrawal suspension: Report
16.6.2022
Reports from different media outlets in the last week also suggested the Celsius Network has lost major backers and onboarded new attorneys amid a volatile crypto market
Texas, Other States Open Investigation Into Celsius Network Following Account Freeze
16.6.2022
Several U.S. states including Texas and Alabama are investigating Celsius Network’s decision to halt customer withdrawals
Texas Feels Like Bitcoin Country (Maybe Because I Was There for a Bitcoin Conference)
12.6.2022
A Bitcoin developer conference last week put three important Bitcoin themes in focus: lightning, design and education
Argo May Bitcoin Output Drops 25% From April Amid Teething Problems at Texas Facility
7.6.2022
Argo Blockchain, the only London Stock Exchange-listed bitcoin miner, produced 124 bitcoin or bitcoin equivalents in May, 25% fewer than the 166 mined in April
Texas Game Studio Will Help Employees Fleeing Anti-Trans, Anti-Abortion Laws
20.5.2022
As large areas of the United States grow increasingly hostile toward trans folks and abortion rights, one Texas game studio CEO is promising to assist employees who want to leave the state should it come to that (h/t GamesIndustry.biz).Read more
Mawson to Develop New Bitcoin Mining Site in Texas
16.5.2022
The facility could accommodate up to 4 EH/s of mining power. Site development is expected to start this quarter
Argo Blockchain facility in West Texas expects to start mining Bitcoin in May
5.5.2022
The company expects a hash rate of 5.5 EH/s by the end of 2022, anticipating that access to an additional 600 MW of power capacity "in the coming years" will produce 20 EH/s
Argo Blockchain to Open Flagship Texas Mining Facility Next Week; Shares Rise
5.5.2022
Argo shares jumped 12% on the London Stock Exchange
Riot Blockchain Is Constructing a 1 GW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Navarro County, Texas
29.4.2022
The publicly listed bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain has announced the company has started development on a 1 gigawatt (GW) bitcoin mining facility in Navarro County, Texas. The development of 400 megawatts (MW) of capacity has been initiated on the 265-acre site and the team hopes to have bitcoin...
Riot Blockchain to Develop 1GW of Bitcoin Mining Capacity in Texas
27.4.2022
The company said the expansion will occur in phases and bring Riot’s total capacity to 1.7 GW
Fort Worth Is Mining Bitcoin in City Hall, Mayor Wants to Transform Region Into a Tech-Friendly City
26.4.2022
On Tuesday, Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker and Fort Worth revealed that the city is now the first U.S. city government in the country to mine bitcoin. According to the announcement, the city of Fort Worth has partnered with the Texas Blockchain Council to embark on the crypto mining endeavor....