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Bitcoin clean energy usage reportedly exceeds 50% — Will Tesla start accepting BTC payments?
14.9.2023
A Bloomberg analyst reported the percentage of energy used for Bitcoin mining coming from renewable sources had exceeded 50% due in part to miners fleeing China’s ban
Bitcoin miner mulls refunding 20 BTC reward to Paxos
14.9.2023
Chun’s reservations about whether to return the funds to Paxos stems from him being “annoyed” that “the person claiming it (the funds) kept saying EST instead of EDT/UTC.”
Bitcoin at $25K: Discount or disaster?
13.9.2023
This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent dip below $25,000 and what it means for the near future. Was it a discount or a disaster?
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 to hit $100K in 2024? Canaan VP weighs up 2024 halving opportunities
12.9.2023
Canaan vice president Davis Hui believes a supply deficit following the next Bitcoin halving will drive its price past $100,000
Crypto Firm Riot Defends Texas Power Strategy After Headlines Claim State ‘Paid’ Miner
10.9.2023
Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms is defending its participation in Texas’ electricity market programs after recent headlines claimed the state ‘paid’ the miner over $30 million to reduce power in August. Riot Platforms Sets the Record Straight In a statement released Friday, the Nasdaq-listed...
Burning Tires to Fuel Bitcoin Mining: Can it Go Green?
10.9.2023
It came as a shock for Carol Etheridge when she heard about the recent news of burning tires to fuel cryptocurrency mining in her neighborhood. Etheridge lives in the state of Pennsylvania, a few miles from the Panther Creek Power Plant in Nesquehoning, which now operates cryptocurrency mining...
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Throws Weight Behind Bitcoin Mining Industry – Here's What You Need to Know
10.9.2023
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has once again voiced support for the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry, highlighting its potential benefits during times of extreme weather conditions.
In an interview on Fox News Radio, Cruz expressed his belief in Bitcoin mining, claiming that it enhances the resiliency...
‘I’m Bullish on Bitcoin’ — Ted Cruz Champions Bitcoin’s Boon for Texas and Power Grid Boosts
9.9.2023
Ted Cruz, the U.S. Republican senator from Texas, expressed his optimism on Friday, stating he’s “bullish on bitcoin,” after a recent interview with Forbes released on September 8. During the conversation, Cruz highlighted emerging reports indicating that bitcoin mining...
Crypto Biz: Coinbase’s lending bet, a new ads policy at Google and Marathon’s mining performance
8.9.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase's lending platform, Marathon Digital’s latest Bitcoin mining report, Hana Bank’s move to offer crypto custody and Google’s new crypto ads policy
Riot Showcases Demand Response Strategy: Bitcoin Mining’s Role in Strengthening Texas Energy Grid
7.9.2023
Bitcoin mining aided the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, when the bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms reduced its power usage amid a Texas summer heatwave. Riot said in its most recent production and operations update that it received $31.7 million in power and demand response...
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Smart Energy Strategy Yields $31 Million in Savings
7.9.2023
Prominent Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Riot Platforms has reported significant cost savings and operational achievements due to an innovative energy strategy that saved the firm around $31 million in August alone.
In a press release from Wednesday, CEO Jason Les announced that Riot achieved a...
Canaan to Launch Avalon 14 Series Bitcoin Miner With Advanced 1X J/TH Efficiency
7.9.2023
In mid-August, Bitmain revealed its intention to launch a new Antminer featuring an efficiency rating of 1X joules per terahash (J/TH). Three days after this disclosure, Canaan also announced plans to unveil a novel product but with little details. Canaan has since offered more information...
Riot Platforms says Texas energy strategy reduced production costs by $31M
6.9.2023
As Texas baked in the sun, Riot Platforms received two types of monetary credit for being attentive to the grid’s power needs
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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Marathon's Bitcoin mining rate fell 9% in August
6.9.2023
The company still mined five times more Bitcoin than in August 2022, reporting that it produced 1,072 Bitcoin last month, and said the decrease from July was caused by unfavourable weather conditions
Report: Huawei’s Kirin Chip May Have Been Accelerated by Bitcoin Mining Orders
6.9.2023
A recent report by The Miner Mag suggests bitcoin mining orders might have sped up Huawei’s development of its new Kirin smartphone chip. The chip, which powers Huawei’s new Mate 60 Pro smartphone, was produced by China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC)...
Cambridge University's Bitcoin Mining Index Gets an Upgrade for Precise Power Consumption Analysis – Here's the Latest
4.9.2023
The Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI), developed by researchers at Cambridge University’s Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), has been upgraded to reveal new information about Bitcoin mining’s global energy consumption.
Following the upgrade, the new estimate of all global energy...
Kentucky regulator denies plan for subsidizing crypto mining facility
1.9.2023
A proposed contact with the Kentucky Power Company would have allowed Ebon International to receive a discounted rate for service at its crypto mining facility over a decade