Mining

Bitcoin Mining

‘Shark Tank’ Star: Wall Street Investors Need to Know How Their BTC Is Mined

Bitcoin mined with dirty energy sources like coal could be frowned upon like "blood diamonds," VC investor and reality TV star Kevin O'Leary claims.

Markets  ·  15 March 2021
CoinFlash

Canaan Creative Sees Miner Sales Rise Amid Soaring Bitcoin Prices

North American presales are up 17% from February, the firm said.

Business  ·  15 March 2021
CoinFlash

Firm’s Website Breaks After It Says It Will Mine Dogecoin

The firm announced buying an initial 15% interest in a dedicated dogecoin and litecoin mining facility.

News  ·  11 March 2021
CoinFlash

Argo Blockchain Completes Land Purchase for Texas Crypto Mining Facility

The land purchase was made via the acquisition of a New York firm.

Business  ·  8 March 2021
Ethereum

‘Foolish’ to Invest in High-End GPUs for Crypto Mining, Says Research Firm Head

Jon Peddie Research cited two reasons it believes high-end GPUs aren't worth the investment for ether miners.

Business  ·  8 March 2021
New York

Mining Firm Takes Landlord to Court to Retrieve Equipment Both Had Used

Aurum Capital Ventures and its landlord in Calgary, New York, fell out after a deal for the sale of the miners collapsed.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2021
CoinFlash

Australian Bitcoin Mining Firm Iris Energy Doubles Pre-IPO Fundraising Target

The Sydney-based data center provider now aims to raise investment of AUS$40 million (US$31 million).

Business  ·  3 March 2021
Mining

Kentucky Lawmakers Approve House Bill Providing Tax Break for Crypto Miners

The bill, aimed to encourage the crypto mining industry in the state, now goes to the upper house for review.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2021
CoinFlash

Listed Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Now Pays CEO in Bitcoin

The firm said it may be the first listed firm to pay its CEO in the cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  3 March 2021
Mining

Iran Should Mine Crypto to Skirt Sanctions, Says President-Linked Think Tank

Crypto income could benefit the economy and help bring foreign funds into the country, the think tank says.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2021
Bitcoin Mining

Mining Bitcoin for Heat, Strawberries and Chickens

More and more people are turning to crypto mining to heat their homes and businesses – and earn a profit.

People  ·  1 March 2021
CoinFlash

Inner Mongolia to Shut Down Crypto Mining Industry: Report

The autonomous region has been under pressure to curb its energy consumption.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2021
CoinFlash

Argo Blockchain Installs 4,500 Crypto Mining Machines From Celsius Network

U.K.-listed Argo Blockchain (LON:ARB) said it has installed 4,500 cryptocurrency mining machines from Celsius Network.

News  ·  26 February 2021
CoinFlash

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Starts Trading on the US OTCQX Best Market

The crypto mining company said the news marks an upgrade from its previous presence on the middle-tier OTCQB Venture Market.

News  ·  24 February 2021
CoinFlash

Bitcoin Mining Firm Northern Data Plans US Listing to Raise $500M: Report

The Germany-based firm owns the world’s largest cryptocurrency mining facility in Rockdale, Texas.

Business  ·  23 February 2021