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Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs
18.9.2023
The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency
Crypto Miners Debate $500K Bitcoin Fee Refund to Paxos for 'Fat-Fingers' Error
14.9.2023
Miners can choose to return large fees out of goodwill, even though they do not have any obligation to do so
Canaan Unveils Cutting-Edge Avalon 14 Series Bitcoin Miners
12.9.2023
At the “Avalon Bitcoin & Crypto Day” conference in Singapore, the bitcoin mining application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer Canaan showcased its new Avalon-made 14 series mining rigs. One of the mining machines, the A1466I, boasts an energy efficiency of fewer than...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 2.65%; Network Clocks Modest Uptick in Hash Price
6.9.2023
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty experienced a 2.65% dip at block height 806,400, offering a slight reprieve for miners. This marks the first decline since July 26, when a 2.94% slide was recorded at block height 802,368. Bitcoin Miners See Relief With 2.65%...
Bitcoin Miners Consider Hedging Options for Revenue Stability
6.9.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) miners are considering hedging options to protect their revenue stability amidst the volatility of the cryptocurrency market.
GSR, a leading firm in the trading and market-making space, is pitching hedging products that would provide miners with a more predictable income....
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Micro $3 Bitcoin miners won’t make bank, but that’s not the point: Inventors
5.9.2023
Pocket-sized Bitcoin miners are a stand against the “secrecy and exclusivity” of the Bitcoin mining industry, according to their inventors
Bitcoin Miners Anticipate Relief: Upcoming Difficulty Reduction Projected After August’s Challenges
1.9.2023
While Bitcoin experienced two difficulty adjustments upward last month, the next one, expected around September 6, 2023, is estimated to be a reduction. Currently, the network’s hashrate is about 367.58 exahash per second (EH/s), with an average of 380.90 EH/s over the past ten days. After...
Bitcoin Miners Feel the Pinch: 10% Value Drop Tanks Hash Price in August
29.8.2023
August has proved to be a challenging month for bitcoin miners, facing two difficulty spikes and witnessing the currency’s value plummet over 10% in the past 30 days. This decline in value has pulled the network’s hash price to levels reminiscent of late 2022. At present, miners...
Bitcoin Miners Navigate Record Challenges and August’s Dual Difficulty Hike
23.8.2023
Bitcoin miners faced another uphill battle this month, marking the second straight increase in mining difficulty. On August 22, at block height 804,384, the difficulty surged by 6.17%. This fresh peak in Bitcoin’s difficulty sets a new record, intensifying the challenge for miners...
Bitcoin Miners Pivot To Other Areas In Quest To Diversify Earnings: JP Morgan
21.8.2023
Digital asset miners are moving to other business ventures including offering high-powered technology services to artificial intelligence (AI) companies to improve earnings.
A new report from JP Morgan shows that crypto-based mining firms are expanding their operations to include high-performance...
Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Could Accelerate Transition to Renewable Energy
14.8.2023
A new study suggests bitcoin mining could actually help drive the transition to renewable energy sources. Researchers Juan Ignacio Ibañez and Alexander Freier make the case that Bitcoin miners’ demand for cheap electricity provides incentives for increased renewable energy production....
Bitcoin Network Adjusts: Mining Difficulty Rises 0.12% to 52.39 Trillion
10.8.2023
Bitcoin miners saw a slight increase in mining difficulty on August 9, 2023, at block height 802,368, as the difficulty rose 0.12% from 52.32 trillion to 52.39 trillion. Over the last 2,016 blocks, miners recorded an average hashrate of about 376.5 exahash per second (EH/s). Miners Experience...
Marathon Digital Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
8.8.2023
Futurama’s latest reboot takes aim at Bitcoin miners
8.8.2023
The latest episode of the series, which first premiered in 1999, would have its audience believe humans (and robots) will still be mining Bitcoin in the year 3023
Bitmain, Anchorage Expected to Take Equity in Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific as Part of Bankruptcy Plan
8.8.2023
The world's largest machine maker is set to take a $54 million stake in Core Scientific as the miner emerges out of Chapter 11 proceedings
Largest Crypto Miners Will Benefit Most From Capacity Growth: Bernstein
4.8.2023
Larger miners with a low cost of production and low debt are likely to be the big beneficiaries of increased capacity, the report said
Bitcoin miners need BTC price over $98K by the halving — Analysis
4.8.2023
To avoid being in the red, publicly-listed Bitcoin mining companies will need BTC price to be at least $98,000 by the halving next year
Bitcoin Mining in July: $844.56 Million in Revenue, Dominance of Top Pools, and Fluctuating Difficulty Levels
1.8.2023
As per the data compiled for the month of July, bitcoin miners discovered a total of 4,366 blocks, collectively accruing approximately $844.56 million in block rewards and fees. This figure marks an estimated increase of $60.8 million from the previous month. July’s Bitcoin Mining Landscape:...
A BlackRock BTC ETF Wouldn't Be Possible Without Bitcoin Miners
28.7.2023
With institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity and Ark Investments all seeking SEC approval for Bitcoin ETFs, it's time to thank Bitcoin miners for laying the groundwork for industry expansion
Stronghold Expands Operation With $3M Acquisition of 2,000 Canaan Bitcoin Miners
27.7.2023
Stronghold Digital Mining announced Thursday it has acquired 2,000 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs from Canaan. The new machines, costing $3 million, will be delivered to Stronghold’s Panther Creek facility in the third quarter. Stronghold Digital Mining...