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Tether invests $150M in Jihan Wu’s crypto mining firm Bitdeer
31.5.2024
Following the investment, Tether expects close collaboration with Bitdeer across several key infrastructure areas, CEO Paolo Ardoino said
Riot Plans Hostile Takeover of Bitfarms; Proposes $2.30 Per Share
28.5.2024
Bitfarms' shares were up nearly 6% at $2.13 as of 14:00 UTC following Riot's announcement
Venezuelan Authorities Seize Over 6,000 Bitcoin Miners in 2 New Operations; Over 17,000 Confiscated In Total
26.5.2024
Venezuelan authorities led by the National Power Ministry and Corpoelec, the state-owned power company, have seized over 6,000 bitcoin miners in two new operations. The ministry, which recently declared that it would disconnect all bitcoin miners due to its high energy consumption, has already...
Northern Data’s Peak Mining Acquires Second 300-Megawatt Site in Texas
24.5.2024
According to Peak Mining, a subsidiary of the German bitcoin mining and infrastructure firm Northern Data, the company has announced the purchase of a 300-megawatt ERCOT-approved site in Corpus Christi, Texas. The site is adjacent to another location acquired by the firm in December 2023. Peak...
Bitcoin Difficulty Rises 1.48% Reaching 84.38 Trillion at Block 844,704
23.5.2024
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty increased by 1.48% at block height 844,704, reaching 84.38 trillion. This adjustment aligns with Bitcoin’s overall hashrate exceeding the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) mark. Bitcoin Network Difficulty Increases by 1.48% On May 23, 2024, at block 844,704...
Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over 11,000 Miners to Face the Nation’s Energy Crisis
19.5.2024
The Venezuelan National Power Ministry announced a special operation to disconnect all bitcoin mining farms from the grid. Authorities have seized over 11,000 bitcoin miners as the government seeks to reduce the power usage from high-power customers siphoning energy from the national electric...
Mining Rig Producer Canaan’s Q1 Unrealized Gains Narrow Net Loss to $39.4 Million
18.5.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Canaan Inc. generated $35.1 in revenues versus the $72.4 million in costs incurred in the same period which resulted in the company recording a gross loss of $37.3 million. Nangeng Zhang claimed that Canaan’s revenues in the last quarter exceeded expectations due...
Mining Rig Producer Canaan’s Q1 Unrealized Gains Narrow Net Loss to $39.4 Million
18.5.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Canaan Inc. generated $35.1 in revenues versus the $72.4 million in costs incurred in the same period which resulted in the company recording a gross loss of $37.3 million. Nangeng Zhang claimed that Canaan’s revenues in the last quarter exceeded expectations due...
Crypto Mining Surge and Erratic Weather Strain Laos’ Power Grid
17.5.2024
A report released on May 16 highlights how increased electricity consumption due to crypto mining and inconsistent rainfall have led to power shortages in Laos, challenging its goals as a hydropower exporter in Southeast Asia. Reuters: Increased Crypto Mining Strains Laos’ Hydropower Grid...
El Salvador Reportedly Mined Nearly 474 BTC Using Geothermal Energy
16.5.2024
El Salvador, the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, has reportedly added 473.5 BTC to its treasury using geothermal energy. According to reports, official data released by The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) disclosed that this number of bitcoin was mined since 2021 using 1.5...
EOS Network Foundation Founder: Bitcoin Halving Spurs Development of Solutions Enhancing Network Efficiency
16.5.2024
With Bitcoin transaction fees recently becoming a more critical component of miner revenue, Yves La Rose, CEO of Exsat, believes there is “an increased incentive to adopt and develop solutions that enhance transaction throughput and network efficiency.” According to La Rose, this...
Bitcoin Network Adjusts to Lower Fees and Reduced Hashrate After Latest Halving
11.5.2024
Based on the three-day simple moving average, Bitcoin’s hashrate has continued its downward trend, registering at about 550 exahash per second (EH/s). Following the halving, onchain costs have decreased significantly, with data indicating transfer fees ranging from $1.50 to $3.65...
Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark’s Net Income Tops $126.7 Million in ‘Record-Breaking’ Quarter
11.5.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Cleanspark, a U.S. bitcoin mining company listed on the stock market, reported revenues exceeding $111.8 million. The company’s net income for the same period was $126.7 million. Gary A. Vecchiarelli, the CFO of Cleanspark, partially attributes...
Post-Halving, Bitcoin Difficulty Drops Significantly; Hashrate Dips Below 600 EH/s
9.5.2024
The Bitcoin network experienced its second difficulty adjustment post-halving and the most significant reduction this year. Additionally, the network’s total hashrate fell below the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) mark for the first time since late March. Bitcoin Network Sees Significant...
Core Scientific sees revenue surge in 1Q24 after emerging from bankruptcy
8.5.2024
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific has posted $150 million in revenue from digital asset mining in the first quarter of 2024, boosting its gross margin to 46% from 26% in the previous year
Hut 8’s Bitcoin Mining Output Drops 36% to 148 BTC in April
8.5.2024
North American bitcoin miner, Hut 8, said it mined 148 bitcoins, or 36% coins less in April than it did in March. Hut 8 primarily attributes the decrease in the number of mined bitcoins to the relocation of its proprietary miners, which were previously hosted at the Kearney and Granbury sites....
The Halving Effect: Bitcoin Hashrate Decreases as Miners Prepare for Probable Difficulty Drop
5.5.2024
Just over two weeks have passed since the fourth Bitcoin halving took place. During this period, the network’s hashprice dropped from over $100 per petahash to below $45 at the beginning of May. It has since increased to $50 per petahash. Despite the modest rebound, the network’s...
Marathon Sets New Record by Mining Bitcoin’s Largest Block, Showcasing the Logos’ Manifesto
3.5.2024
On May 3, the Bitcoin network validated its largest block to date at block height 841,886, which included an inscription showcasing the technology stack dubbed Logos’ manifesto. This block, similar to the one that previously held the record as the largest, was mined by Marathon....
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Records Modest Revenue Gain Despite 36% Decrease in Mined BTC
3.5.2024
Riot Platforms Inc., an integrated bitcoin mining company, reported revenues exceeding $79.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The revenue increase was slight, rising from $73.2 million to $79.3 million. Remarkably, this was achieved even as Riot Platforms experienced a 36% decrease in...
U.S. Senate's Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining
2.5.2024
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), one of the most prominent critics of cryptocurrency hazards, warned the top military and financial officials that Iran relies on digital assets mining as a source of revenue that can lessen the pressure from U.S. sanctions