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White House Council Reignites 30 Percent Tax on Crypto Mining
3.5.2023
The White House is pushing to tax cryptocurrency miners to “pay their fair share” for the costs inflicted on local communities and the environment.
Electricity used in crypto-mining was similar to what is used to power all of the country’s home computers or residential lighting, the White House’s...
Bitdeer to Raise $500M for Bhutan Crypto Mining Operations in Deal With Government
3.5.2023
Bitdeer said the agreement marks "a crucial expansion into Asia" and expects fundraising efforts to commence this month
White House Pushes for Punitive Tax on Crypto Mining
2.5.2023
Mineflation: Cost to mine one Bitcoin in the US rises from $5K to $17K in 2023
30.4.2023
New Mexico is the cheapest US state to mine Bitcoin in terms of average electricity cost, while Hawaii is the by far the most expensive
Embattled Crypto Mining and Wallet Firm Poolin Moved $150M in Bitcoin
25.4.2023
The firm issued IOU tokens to its users after it froze withdrawals in September
TWO Russian Crypto Laws Could Roll Out in June – Here’s What You Need to Know About Them
21.4.2023
Russian lawmakers could finally end the country’s long wait for crypto regulation – with two bills reportedly ready for adoption as early as June.
One will seek to permit the use of crypto in overseas payments.
The other will deal with the legalization of crypto mining.
Crypto regulation’s...
Bank of Russia to set up entities for crypto mining and cross-border settlement: Report
19.4.2023
Russia's central bank plans to create new institutions to mine crypto assets and settle international payments
Police in Kosovo Seize Crypto Mining Rigs From Serbs
16.4.2023
Kosovo police have seized dozens of crypto mining devices from residents of a majority Serb region in the north of the country. Authorities in Pristina and Belgrade exchanged accusations over the move, which has the potential to raise tensions in the ethnically divided, partially recognized Balkan...
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Limit Local Regulations and Taxes on Blockchain Node Operators
14.4.2023
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have barred municipalities from taxing cryptocurrency mining operations.
In a Wednesday letter, Hobbs said that the bill SB 1236 seeks to tie the hands of local stakeholders in regard to crypto mining policymaking. She said:
"The bill...
China Fines Bitmain $3.6 Million for Tax Violations, Report
13.4.2023
Chinese authorities have fined leading crypto mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain for tax-related violations, local media reported. The penalty comes amid increasing tax checks in the digital asset sector, according to information from the crypto community. Bitmain Fined for Failing to Pay Income...
Crypto Miner Core Scientific Appoints a New President
11.4.2023
Crypto hosting and mining company Core Scientific (CORZ) has appointed crypto veteran Adam Sullivan as its new president, a court filing shows
'Don't Mess with Texas Innovation' — advocates criticize bill removing crypto mining incentives
10.4.2023
Lawmakers in a Texas Senate committee moved forward on Senate Bill 1751 on April 4, paving the way for a floor vote for the legislation some have labeled as against crypto miners
Russia Takes Second Place Rank by Power Capacity in Crypto Mining, Reports
9.4.2023
Russia is now ranking second in terms of energy capacities engaged in the extraction of cryptocurrencies, new data suggests. Despite persisting regulatory uncertainty and the negative effects of sanctions, the amount of power devoted to the sector has been growing, reaching record highs this year....
Bitcoin Mining Firm Sphere 3D Sues Gryphon Digital Over Spoofing Attack – Here's What Happened
9.4.2023
Bitcoin mining firm Sphere 3D is suing Gryphon Digital Mining, its business partner, for losing about $500,000 worth of Bitcoin due to a spoofing attack.
The firm accused Gryphon CEO Rob Chang of sending 18 Bitcoin to a fraudster who pretended to be Sphere 3D's CFO in January. A few days later...
Bitcoin Profits Deemed Taxable by Denmark’s Supreme Court
1.4.2023
Profits from the sale of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are taxable, according to two rulings by the Supreme Court of Denmark. The verdicts in the cases, which involve crypto purchases and payments as well as income received from bitcoin mining, uphold decisions of lower courts. Denmark’s High Court...
March Bitcoin Mining Stats Show Climbing Revenue and Hashrate Highs
1.4.2023
According to statistics, 4,498 blocks have been mined in the last 30 days, creating 28,112 new bitcoins over the past month. Bitcoin’s network hashrate has been around 341 exahash per second (EH/s) during the last 2,016 blocks or the last two weeks. This month, the mining pools Foundry...
Chatgpt More Useful Than Crypto, Nvidia Tech Chief Says
30.3.2023
Unlike AI applications such as Chatgpt, cryptocurrencies do not bring “anything useful,” a top executive of U.S. chip maker Nvidia is convinced. The comment comes despite his company making significant sales in the space where its powerful processors are widely used to mint digital...
Venezuela shuts down crypto mining facilities, exchanges amid corruption probe
25.3.2023
According to Venezuela's attorney general office, government officials were running parallel oil operations with the assistance of the national crypto department
How Montana stands to benefit if its pro-crypto mining bill is approved
24.3.2023
Montana is could face a series of changes if its pro-crypto mining bill is approved
Core Scientific to transfer $20M of equipment to settle bankruptcy dispute
21.3.2023
Millions of dollars worth of electrical equipment will be transferred to the crypto miners' exclusive energy negotiator to settle a payments dispute