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Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Rises for the First Time in 57 Days, BTC Hashrate Slipped 1.7% Lower in Q2
4.8.2022
The mining difficulty tied to the Bitcoin network increased for the first time in 57 days, rising 1.74% higher than the last two weeks. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate has been below average as the network’s computational power is down 1.7% lower in the second quarter than in Q1 2022....
Bitcoin miners now hold a record 1.856M BTC — new data
3.8.2022
Miners go from sellers to hodlers again as the worst of June's capitulation phase seems to pass
Iran Amends Regulations to Ease Crypto Miners’ Access to Renewable Energy
29.7.2022
Authorities in Iran have revised some rules for the crypto mining industry in order to facilitate its access to green power. Licensed miners will now be able to purchase electricity produced from renewable sources from across the country at lower rates. Cryptocurrency Miners in Iran Allowed...
Foundry Digital Launches Logistics Arm to Advance Standards in the Cryptocurrency Mining Industry
28.7.2022
On Thursday, Foundry Digital LLC, the mining company and subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), announced the launch of Foundry Logistics in order to advance standards in the cryptocurrency mining industry. The newly launched arm of the company plans to “bridge the gap between hardware...
Foundry Starts New Service to Reduce Supply-Chain Lag for Bitcoin Miners
28.7.2022
The DCG subsidiary aims to lower time and costs related to deliveries of mining computers for its clients
Moscow, Karelia, Irkutsk — Study Lists Most Popular Crypto Mining Destinations in Russia
27.7.2022
Russia could be a large player in the crypto mining space, experts in the field have established in research naming the most attractive regions for coin minting operations in the country. The capital Moscow is among the popular mining destinations alongside the places offering the cheapest power....
Bitmain Partner Antalpha Unveils Lending Products for Miners
26.7.2022
A relatively unknown company and Bitmain strategic partner unveiled some novel financial products for miners in Miami
Texas a Bitcoin ‘hot spot’ even as heat waves affect crypto miners
26.7.2022
Extreme heat won’t stop miners from setting up operations in Texas, but more sustainable practices may be required
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
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Slides 5% Dropping to Levels Not Seen Since March
22.7.2022
On July 21, 2022, at 2:14 p.m. (ET) at block height 745,920, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty dropped by 5.01% outpacing the last two epoch changes. The latest downward shift makes it 5% easier to find blocks than it was during the past two weeks, and roughly 8.77% easier since June...
Compass Mining to add 25,000 ASIC miners just weeks after staff cuts
22.7.2022
The Bitcoin mining company plans to expand its fleet of mining devices comes on the back of staff lay-offs and executive salary cuts just weeks before
Security Service of Ukraine Shuts Down Crypto Mining Farm Near Front Line in Kharkiv
20.7.2022
Ukraine’s main law enforcement agency has busted an illegal facility mining cryptocurrencies in the Kharkiv region. The operators of the crypto farm have been minting coins using large amounts of stolen electricity, threatening energy supply to critical infrastructure, the agency said....
As The Merge Gets Closer, Ethereum’s Hashrate Dropped Over 26% Since the Network’s All-Time High 45 Days Ago
19.7.2022
While a tentative date for The Merge has been pencilled in by developers, and even though it’s quite possible it could be delayed once again, Ethereum’s hashrate has dropped 26.26% during the last 45 days. 18.21% of the hashrate loss took place after June 30, as Ethereum’s...
Crypto Mining and Staking Firm Foundry Starts Training Program for Miners
19.7.2022
DCG subsidiary Foundry is launching a training program for mining engineers
BTC miners 'finally capitulating' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
18.7.2022
Bitcoin rebounds strongly off the weekly close, but for BTC miners, it may be a case of "too little too late."
Sweden Needs Power for More Useful Things Than Bitcoin Mining, Energy Minister Says
18.7.2022
Concerned about projected increase in electricity demand, the government in Sweden may turn its back on crypto mining, the country’s energy minister has indicated. Swedish bitcoin minting industry, a leader in Europe, is likely to soon lose the preferential treatment it has been taking...
Could Bitcoin miners’ troubles trigger a ‘death spiral’ for BTC price?
17.7.2022
Forced selling from Bitcoin miners raises concern about BTC price, but the use of renewable energy and the oil and gas industry’s growing interest in BTC are longterm positives
BTC mining costs reach 10-month lows as miners use more efficient rigs
15.7.2022
It now costs less to mine a single Bitcoin which could help to reverse the falling profitability trend while lowering power demands on the network
‘Unprecedented Opportunities’ — Cleanspark Acquires 1,061 Bitcoin Miners at a ‘Discounted Price’
14.7.2022
On Thursday, the publicly-listed bitcoin mining firm Cleanspark announced that it added 93 petahash per second (PH/s) of hashpower to the company’s existing operations by acquiring 1,061 Whatsminer M30S bitcoin mining rigs. The latest ASIC acquisition follows Cleanspark’s recent...
Kazakhstan President Signs Law Increasing Tax Burden for Crypto Miners
13.7.2022
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed into law a bill amending the country’s Tax Code to impose higher tax rates on crypto miners. The levy will depend on the amount and average price of electricity utilized in the extraction of digital currencies like bitcoin....