Bitcoin Mining

China

Sichuan Energy Regulator to Meet to Discuss Bitcoin Mining: Report

Some mines in Sichuan are operating as usual despite the recent crackdown, Global Times reported.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 May 2021
Regulation

Why China’s Crackdown May Make Bitcoin Mining More Centralized

Big Chinese miners are likely to survive the crackdown.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 May 2021
Bitcoin

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Climb on ‘Green’ Mining Plans Before Losing Steam

Major cryptocurrencies saw a pop in anticipation of a more environmentally friendly mining outlook. Then they slipped.

Markets  ·  26 May 2021
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ESG Concerns Might Slow Institutional Adoption, for Now

Two of the hottest trends in institutional investing – bitcoin adoption and environmental, social and governance factors – are suddenly colliding.

Markets  ·  26 May 2021
Bitcoin

Bobby Lee Says Latest China ‘Bitcoin Ban’ Nothing to Fear and Nothing New

China's government is taking more drastic measures against bitcoin mining. The Ballet CEO thinks this will strengthen the network over time.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2021
Bitcoin Mining

What Is the Bitcoin Mining Council – And What Should It Become?

Elon Musk and Michael Saylor's plan for a greener bitcoin is light on details so far. Here are some possible approaches, says our columnist.

Business  ·  25 May 2021
Bitcoin

Compute North to Host Marathon’s 73K New Bitcoin Miners in Texas

Marathon cited Texas’ favorable regulatory climate and low energy prices, as well as environmental considerations as key factors in the decision.

Tech  ·  24 May 2021
Bitcoin

Chinese Bitcoin Mining Company Invests $25M in New Facility in Texas

BIT Mining's new Texas facility will open up a new frontier for the firm at a time of rapid investment in North American mining.

News  ·  20 May 2021
Bitcoin

When Will Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade ‘Lock In’?

With 94% of Bitcoin's hashrate now signaling for the upgrade, it should lock in during the next difficulty period.

Tech  ·  19 May 2021
Bitcoin Mining

CEO of Bitcoin Mining Firm Core Scientific Resigns

Kevin Turner, previously the COO of Microsoft, had led Core Scientific since July 2018.

Business  ·  19 May 2021
Bitcoin

Blockstream Hosts BlockFi’s New Bitcoin Mining Venture

The crypto lender is entering Bitcoin mining in the midst of a boom in North America’s bitcoin mining industry.

Tech  ·  18 May 2021
New York

Upstate NY Bitcoin Miner Greenidge to Offset Rigs’ Carbon Emissions

The power station that sparked controversy over a bitcoin mining expansion plan will also invest in renewable energy projects.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2021
Bitcoin Mining

Argo and DMG Join Group Working to Lower Bitcoin Miners’ Carbon Emissions

The Crypto Climate Accord aims to encourage the crypto mining industry to transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Business  ·  14 May 2021
Bitcoin Mining

Renaissance Technologies Amassed $140M Position in Mining Stocks In Q1

The quantitative hedge fund placed heavy bets on Riot, Marathon and Canaan in early 2021.

Business  ·  13 May 2021
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Hits New High; Taproot Begins Its Second Signaling Attempt

Bitcoin's price may be taking a dip, but its mining difficulty has never been higher.

Tech  ·  13 May 2021