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Greenpeace: Bitcoin mining companies are hiding energy data, Wall Street is responsible
In a new report filed by Greenpeace, the climate group called for Wall Street accountability in crypto mining, and it correlated bitcoin mining to excessive global energy usage. Greenpeace claimed that Bitcoin (BTC) mining has evolved into a significant industry… дальше »
2024-6-18 20:01
Bitfarms stock: analyst reiterates Buy rating and $4 price target
HC Wainwright has reiterated a buy rating with a target price of $4 for the Bitfarms (NASDAQ:BITF) stock. According to HC Wainwright analyst Mike Colonnese, Bitfarms is currently one of the “most attractively valued stocks in BTC mining.” The company’s… дальше »
2024-6-18 18:11
Chinese public telecom provider Coolpad Group allocates $13.5m to buy Bitcoin mining rigs
Shenzhen-headquartered telecommunications equipment company Coolpad Group has announced the purchase of $13.5 million worth of crypto mining rigs. Coolpad Group, a public Chinese telecom provider listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, said in a regulatory filing it has allocated… дальше »
2024-6-14 15:29
Make bitcoin mining stocks great again? Trump calls for US mining dominance
Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he wants all remaining bitcoin (BTC) mined in the United States, citing the country’s potential to dominate the energy sector. In a late-night post on Truth Social, the Republican presidential candidate expressed the sentiment… дальше »
2024-6-13 00:23
Europol Drops Bitcoin Bomb: Mining Hotbed For Criminal Activity
In a recent report, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has expressed grave concerns about the potential misuse of crypto mining and layer-2 blockchain solutions by criminal elements. дальше »
2024-6-11 18:30
Bitcoin mining attracts ‘various types of criminal actors,’ Europol says
European law enforcement agency Europol slammed crypto mining as well as layer-2 solutions, saying they cause “additional problems for law enforcement investigations.” European law enforcement agency Europol has criticized crypto mining and layer-2 blockchain solutions, asserting that they pose “additional… дальше »
2024-6-11 13:45
Bitfarms adopts ‘poison pill’ shareholder rights plan amid hostile takeover attempts
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a shareholder rights plan — effective immediately — to preserve the integrity of its strategic alternatives review process. дальше »
2024-6-11 01:41
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific declines $1b buyout offer
Core Scientific Inc., a significant player in the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry, has rejected CoreWeave's acquisition bid. дальше »
2024-6-10 18:30
Miners continue reporting declines in Bitcoin production following halving
Stronghold Digital Mining reported a 47. 1% decline in its monthly Bitcoin mining output in May. The firm mined 82 BTC during the first full month following the halving, compared to 155 BTC in April. дальше »
2024-6-8 04:31
Why is Bitcoin hash rate so important for its security?
Bitcoin’s hash rate is a critical metric that measures the computational power used to mine and process transactions on the Bitcoin network. It is expressed in hashes per second (h/s), with standard denominations including kilohashes (kH/s), megahashes (MH/s), gigahashes (GH/s), terahashes (TH/s), petahashes (PH/s), and exahashes (EH/s). дальше »
2024-6-7 13:00
Beyond BTC: Crypto Miners Get Brainy, Embrace AI After Block Reward Whacking
The winds of change are blowing through the crypto mining industry. The highly anticipated halving event in April 2024, which sliced block rewards in half, has sent shockwaves through the ecosystem. дальше »
2024-6-6 15:40
Kerrisdale Capital shorts Riot stock amid complaints about miner’s safety hazards, China imports
Kerrisdale Capital sent a complaint about crypto miner Riot Platforms to Texas officials over concerns related to safety hazards and equipment imported from China The company made the complaint in a on June 5 letter addressed to Navarro County Texas Judge H. дальше »
2024-6-6 04:25
Analyst: Bitfarm’s stock is unjustifiably discounted, sees 75% upside
Analysts from H.C. Wainright believe Bitfarm’s growth strategy is promising, and the stock could have a 75% upside. In a recent market report, the analysts expressed optimism about Bitfarms‘ potential to expand its market share and lower production costs in… дальше »
2024-6-5 19:33
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific signs 12-year deal to deliver 200MW for machine learning
Crypto mining firm Core Scientific has signed a 12-year deal with cloud provider CoreWeave to provide resources for training artificial intelligence. Bitcoin miners are now diversifying their portfolios by branching into areas tied to artificial intelligence (AI), with Core Scientific,… дальше »
2024-6-5 10:44
Crypto you can mine from a home computer in 2024
While mining bitcoin on an individual computer is no longer viable, there are other cryptocurrencies that you can still mine at home if you’re prepared to put in the effort. дальше »
2024-6-5 15:00
Texas Shuts Down Arkbit Capital’s Crypto Cloud Mining Fraud
The Texas State Securities Board has issued a cease and desist order against Arkbit Capital for fraudulent crypto mining activities, exposing fake data centers and manipulated media used to lure investors. дальше »
2024-5-31 17:09
Bitfarms rejects Riot’s unsolicited acquisition offer
Bitfarms said on May 29 that it rejected Riot Platform’s unsolicited acquisition proposal because the offer undervalued the company. The proposal, received on April 22, offered $2. 30 per common share in a mix of cash and Riot common stock — amounting to a $950 million offer. дальше »
2024-5-30 20:41
Bitcoin miner capitulation: 14 days in, compared to 41-day average over the past 5 years
Quick Take The Hash Ribbon chart by Glassnode is a market indicator that identifies potential bottoms in Bitcoin’s price by analyzing miners’ behavior. Specifically, it suggests that Bitcoin reaches a bottom when miners capitulate, meaning mining becomes unprofitable relative to the costs. дальше »
2024-5-30 19:50
Analysts say Bitcoin’s hashrate surge will ‘smack miners’
Crypto mining analytics firm Hashrate Index says public Bitcoin miners are energizing their ASIC orders on schedule. Bitcoin miners are about to face a “hefty upward difficulty adjustment” in eight days as public mining giants accelerate their operations. According to… дальше »
2024-5-29 12:28
Bitcoin miner Marathon partners with Kenya to capitalize on excess energy
Marathon Digital Holdings has partnered with Kenya to monetize underutilized energy. Marathon chairman and CEO Fred Thiel signed the agreement with Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, E. дальше »
2024-5-26 00:15
Bullish hashrate traders expect Bitcoin’s price to go up over next six months
Hashrate forwards signal bullish sentiment as analysts predict higher hashprice in the next 6 months, buoyed by Bitcoin’s $70,000 rally despite challenges. Hashrate futures contracts traders seem optimistic about Bitcoin‘s near-term prospects, with indications pointing towards a bullish sentiment as… дальше »
2024-5-22 12:18
Bitmain-backed cloud mining company BitFuFu’s revenue up 150% in Q1
Bitcoin mining company BitFuFu has rolled out its financial report per Q1, showcasing a 150% increase in total revenue compared to Q1 2023. Bitmain-backed public cryptocurrency mining company BitFuFu’s total revenue in Q1 soared to $144.4 million, representing an increase… дальше »
2024-5-20 13:44
Miners need a Bitcoin use case to stick | Opinion
Currently, Bitcoin mining’s profitability hinges on a temporary subsidy. Emerging technologies supporting steady Bitcoin use cases are required to sustain transaction revenue growth. дальше »
2024-5-19 13:11
AntPool mines 7 consecutive blocks, ‘centralization trend’ continues
Antpool, the second-largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining pool, recently made headlines by successfully mining seven consecutive blocks on May 17, sparking worries within the cryptocurrency community about network security. дальше »
2024-5-18 20:06
As Bitcoin rebounds to $66k, short-term holders sell at ‘basically zero profit’
While large investors appear to demonstrate their interest in Bitcoin, the growth has yet to accelerate in order to make the rally sustainable, analysts at CryptoQuant say. The price of Bitcoin managed to recover to the $66,000 mark late Wednesday… дальше »
2024-5-17 11:24
Creator of the Bitcoin ASIC Says Next Wave of Mining Efficiency is Coming
Canaan (CAN) Inc CEO Nangeng Zhang shares his outlook on the future of bitcoin mining efficiency, chip design and opportunities in artificial intelligence. дальше »
2024-5-19 19:56
Kaiko: Bitcoin miners feel pressure of slashed rewards post-halving
Analysts at blockchain firm Kaiko say Bitcoin’s recent halving might soon force miners to sell their crypto holdings. Bitcoin miners are starting to feel pressure as daily average network fees, which spiked after the halving, have begun to decline, according… дальше »
2024-5-14 14:07
Biden blocks China-backed crypto mining firm from Wyoming
The United States government has ordered a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company to stop constructing a mine in Wyoming. According to the May 13 order signed by President Joe Biden, MineOne Cloud Computing Investment and its partners will be required to… дальше »
2024-5-14 12:11
Bitcoin mining difficulty drops by 6%, lowest since December 2022
Bitcoin mining difficulty has dropped to its lowest level since December 2022. дальше »
2024-5-9 17:26
Decoding cryptojacking: what is it and how can you protect yourself?
What is cryptojacking and why has it become a pressing issue for the crypto community? Read on. In 2023, cryptojacking saw a staggering surge, breaking records set in 2022. By early April 2023, the total number of cryptojacking hits had… дальше »
2024-5-9 16:02
Core Scientific reports $210.7 million in Q1 net income, 2,825 BTC production
Core Scientific reported a $210. 7 million net income for the first quarter on May 8. The change represents an increase of $211. 1 million from the first quarter of 2023, when the company reported a net loss of $0. дальше »
2024-5-9 03:41
Bitcoin Mining Companies Report Production Decline As Market Dynamics Shift
Publicly traded bitcoin mining companies, including Bitfarms, Cipher, CleanSpark, Core Scientific, Riot, and Terawulf, have reported a decrease in production ranging from 6% to 12% for the month of April. дальше »
2024-5-8 12:24
What is a block reward?
Block rewards play an integral role in the tokenomics of a cryptocurrency. Read on to learn what is a block reward and what role it plays in the running of blockchain protocols. A block reward explained is pretty straightforward. It… дальше »
2024-5-8 18:20
Elizabeth Warren raises concerns over Iran’s crypto mining operations
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus S. King, Jr. have formally addressed top Biden administration officials in a letter concerning US efforts to combat Iran’s utilization of crypto mining as a means to evade international sanctions. дальше »
2024-5-2 22:08
From gold to Bitcoin: ETFs excel while miners falter post-launch
Quick Take After the launch of the first Gold ETF SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) in 2004, the precious metal embarked on a remarkable bull run, soaring from around $430 to $1,800 per ounce by August 2011. дальше »
2024-5-2 20:48
Miners capitulation looms if Bitcoin fails to recover significantly, CryptoQuant says
As summer looms, CryptoQuant warns that Bitcoin miners could face significant challenges ahead, particularly if prices fail to recover substantially during the warmer month. Despite Bitcoin‘s price dipping below the $58,000 mark and prompting weaker investors to sell at current… дальше »
2024-5-2 12:07
BitMEX: Unknown organization controls 47% of Bitcoin hashrate
Bitcoin mining is becoming increasingly centralized, BitMEX analysts said. дальше »
2024-4-30 19:34
CryptoQuant CEO sees no signs of Bitcoin miners capitulation ‘for now’
Despite the drop in revenue for Bitcoin miners to levels last seen in early 2023, they are holding onto their holdings rather than selling, CryptoQuant says. Bitcoin miners are not selling their crypto holdings at current prices even though their… дальше »
2024-4-30 12:58
How to earn Bitcoin: mining, trading, and more
Learn how to earn Bitcoin (BTC) through mining, trading, freelancing, airdrops, and incentivized social media. Following the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. in January, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap has increasingly become… дальше »
2024-4-25 14:57
CryptoQuant says miners maintain pre-halving pace despite upgrade
Although transactions surged and fees hit records following the RUNES protocol launch, miners could still struggle with lower fees and steady hashrate after the halving, analysts say. Despite the recent halving event, which saw the block reward drop from 6.25… дальше »
2024-4-25 10:03
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8’s Post-Merger Prospects Look Good: Benchmark
The new Hut 8 (HUT), resulting from the merger with US Bitcoin Corporation (USBTC) that closed last November, features a diversified business model with multiple revenue streams, broker Benchmark said in a research report on Monday. дальше »
2024-4-23 17:07
India’s ED probe Bollywood star in $800m crypto ponzi scheme
India's ED is investigating Raj Kundra in a $800m cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, seizing assets and linking him to a failed Bitcoin mining project. дальше »
2024-4-19 16:14
Exchanges expected to run out of Bitcoin 9 months after halving – Bybit report
A recent analysis by crypto exchange Bybit has sounded the alarm on a potential shortage of Bitcoin (BTC) on exchanges by the end of 2024 if demand remains at similar levels. The report predicts that reserves could be entirely depleted within the next nine months if current withdrawal rates persist — currently around 7000 BTC […] The post Exchanges expected to run out of Bitcoin 9 months after halving – Bybit report appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-4-17 21:51
CleanSpark to add 23EH/s new BTC miners amid potential hash rate drop post-halving
Institutional Bitcoin data provider Block Scholes anticipates a novel impact from next week’s Bitcoin halving on the network’s performance. The company believes that it may lead to an immediate drop in the network’s hash rate by roughly 25% within the first two weeks. дальше »
2024-4-12 16:43
Bitcoin holds steady against economic headwinds, outshining Ethereum
Quick Take In the midst of economic uncertainty, Bitcoin continues to dance around the crucial $70,000 level, demonstrating its resilience despite the DXY index steadily climbing towards 106 and US yields on the rise. дальше »
2024-4-12 15:15
Bitcoin mining difficulty marks new high before halving
Bitcoin's mining difficulty achieved a record high of 86.4 trillion amid upcoming halving in April дальше »
2024-4-12 21:12
Marathon CEO expects no explosive surge for Bitcoin, halving priced in
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel suggests that Bitcoin’s upcoming halving may already be partially priced in due to the success of spot ETF approvals. The upcoming halving of Bitcoin, set for mid-April, might already be accounted for to some extent, as… дальше »
2024-4-10 13:45
Miner earns 6.36 BTC on 1 block of Bitcoin as halving approaches
A solo miner mined a single block of Bitcoin and earned 6.36 BTC before the impending halving. дальше »
2024-4-6 19:39
CoinGecko: Bitcoin rose by 3,230% on average after each halving
CoinGecko analysts found that, on average, the value of Bitcoin skyrocketed following the coin's previous halving cycles. дальше »
2024-4-3 18:27
Hut 8 CEO forecasts decline in Bitcoin mining bankruptcies amid scale shift
Hut 8 CEO predicts a decline in Bitcoin mining bankruptcies due to changes in financing dynamics and increased merger and acquisition activity among smaller-scale miners. The Bitcoin market is unlikely to see another cascade of bankruptcies anytime soon, as the… дальше »