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Just how bullish is the Bitcoin halving for BTC price? Experts debate
18.10.2023
Analysts recently debated whether or not the Bitcoin halving is still a meaningful catalyst for BTC’s price discovery
Today in Crypto: Swiss Company Puts Excess Energy into Bitcoin Mining, Helix Reveals Pre-Launch Futures, TradFi Regulated Credit Union Unveils Crypto Portal, Wirex Introduces Dual-Mode Card
18.10.2023
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Today in Crypto: Bitcoin Mining Difficulty & Hashrate Set Records as Bitmain Floods US with Machines, Bitget Reveals Future Quant Bot, Pi Network Debutes Staked DMs
17.10.2023
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Bitcoin Hits Historic 61 Trillion Difficulty, Hashrate Defies Odds Amidst 2023’s Steepest Climbs
17.10.2023
On October 16, 2023, Bitcoin’s difficulty impressively crossed the 61 trillion mark at block height 812,448, setting a fresh benchmark for the network. This ascent marked the fourth-largest rise in difficulty for the year. Yet, in the face of this increase, the hashrate has steadily...
Pennsylvania House Representative to Remove Crypto Mining Ban from Energy Regulation Bill
17.10.2023
A Pennsylvania House Representative has decided to eliminate a proposed two-year ban on crypto mining from a bill aimed at regulating the sector's energy consumption.
In a Monday filing, the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved the Cryptocurrency Energy...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Skyrockets: On Track to Hit Half a Zettahash Milestone by Year’s End
15.10.2023
Bitcoin’s hashrate, a key indicator of its computational power, shattered previous records on October 12, 2023. As measured by a seven-day simple moving average (SMA), it has surged to an impressive 455 exahash per second (EH/s). To put that into perspective, the hashrate was hovering around...
US authorities monitor China-linked Bitcoin miners amid national security concerns: Report
13.10.2023
A crypto mining operation near a Microsoft facility that supported the Pentagon was reportedly under scrutiny by U.S. officials
Bitcoin mining without mining equipment, CGMD miner opens contract trading
13.10.2023
CGMD miner is a revolutionary Bitcoin cloud mining project that started in 2020. Recently, it achieved a major milestone in the course of its cloud mining project by raising $50 million from interested investors. There is no sign that the project will rest on its laurels. The entire concept assumes...
Cleanspark Acquires 4.4 EH/s of Bitmain’s New S21 Antminers; Readies for Bitcoin Reward Halving
12.10.2023
In a disclosure on Wednesday, bitcoin mining entity Cleanspark has reserved 4.4 exahash per second (EH/s) of Bitmain’s latest S21 Antminers. The mining company, recognized on the public market, detailed that the consignment is valued at approximately $61.6 million, translating to $14 for each...
Bitcoin Mining Industry Is at a ‘Crucible Moment,’ JPMorgan Says
11.10.2023
The bank initiates research coverage of CleanSpark (top pick), Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms and Cipher Mining
Bitmain Halts Employee Salaries Amid Financial Woes, Report
11.10.2023
Mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain has temporarily suspended salary payments to its employees, a media report has revealed. News of the move comes along with information suggesting that the crypto giant is experiencing financial difficulties with poor results from its operations. Antminer Maker...
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Halts BTC Sales, Remain Bullish on Price Ahead of Halving
11.10.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) miner Hut 8 produced 111 BTC in September without any sales to fund its operations as it prepares for the next halving.
The firm released its mining and production update for September with its capacity, growth, added investment, and partnerships.
Per the release, the miner holds...
Iris Energy Boosts Mining Capacity With $19.6M Acquisition of Bitmain’s S21 Antminers
11.10.2023
The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining company Iris Energy has announced its acquisition of 1.4 exahash per second (EH/s) of Bitmain’s latest S21 Antminers. This acquisition will increase the company’s self-mining capacity by 25%, from 5.6 EH/s to 7 EH/s. Nasdaq-Listed Iris Energy Bolsters...
Bitmain Addresses Cash Flow Woes, Pays Delayed September Salaries
10.10.2023
China-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining machine manufacturer Bitmain has resolved a recent salary delay issue by finally paying its employees for the month of September.
This move comes after Bitmain issued an internal notice on October 3, informing its staff of the delay in salary payments for that...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Hits Record High Amid Upcoming Reward Halving and Market Challenges
10.10.2023
A week ago, at block height 810,432, Bitcoin miners dealt with a 0.35% rise in difficulty. Yet, on October 8, the Bitcoin hashrate soared to a new record. According to the seven-day simple moving average (SMA), it touched an impressive 440 exahash per second (EH/s). Notably, less than 200 days...
Hut 8 boosts self-mined Bitcoin reserves to 9.4K amid USBTC merger
10.10.2023
According to Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton, the new merged mining business will have “highly diversified fiat revenue streams.”
Latam Insights: Argentina Announces National Digital Currency While Peso Sinks, Volcano Energy Launches Lava Pool
9.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Argentine government announces a national digital currency project, Volcano Energy launches Lava Pool, the first Salvadoran Bitcoin mining pool, and...
Bitcoin mining pool goes live in El Salvador
6.10.2023
Volcano Energy and Luxor have created Lava Pool, making it the first Bitcoin mining pool in El Salvador. The objective is to tap into the geothermal energy resources of the country. The development comes almost two years after El Salvador announced making BTC a legal tender. Volcano Energy will...
El Salvador Launches First Volcano-Powered Bitcoin Mining Pool - Here's What You Need to Know
5.10.2023
On October 4, El Salvador announced the launch of Lava Pool, the country's first Bitcoin mining pool powered entirely by renewable geothermal energy. The venture represents an important milestone in El Salvador's efforts to integrate Bitcoin into its energy infrastructure....
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Volcano Energy Launches First Bitcoin Mining Pool in El Salvador
5.10.2023
Volcano Energy, a renewable energy-focused Bitcoin mining company, has announced a strategic partnership with Luxor Technologies, a Bitcoin mining tech company, to launch Lava Pool, the first Salvadoran Bitcoin mining pool. Lava Pool will be harnessed by Volcano Energy, a company building a mining...