Mining

Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Miner Ebang Closes $70M Follow-Up Public Offering

The proceeds will be used primarily for research, development, production and sale of equipment and expanding its mining business through the establishment and operation of crypto mining farms.

News  ·  18 February 2021
Crime

Malaysian Bitcoin Mining Gang Stole Over $2M in Electricity, Say Police

Police seized 1,746 bitcoin mining machines across 21 premises in raids this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 February 2021
China

Chinese Retailer Goes From Bubble Tea to Crypto Mining in Unlikely Pivot

Urban Tea has hired two more executives ahead of its expansion into cryptocurrency mining.

Business  ·  18 February 2021
Mining

Chinese Lottery Firm 500.com Acquires Crypto Mining Pool BTC.com

BTC.com is currently owned by Bitdeer Technologies and former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu.

News  ·  16 February 2021
Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Miners Earn Record Hourly Revenue of $4M

Bitcoin miners earn windfall income amid the price rally.

Markets  ·  12 February 2021
China

Crypto Mining Farm Spotted Using Nvidia RTX 30 Gaming Laptops: Report

Images have surfaced on Twitter reportedly showing a crypto-mining operation using laptops fitted with high-end Nvidia RTX 30-series graphics cards.

Business  ·  11 February 2021
CoinFlash

Mystery Entity Just Set up 20K Bitcoin Miners in Siberia: Report

A shipment of devices said to be worth up to $60 million was set up in the city of Bratsk and set to mining bitcoin.

Business  ·  10 February 2021
CoinFlash

Argo Blockchain Plans New Bitcoin Mining Facility in Texas

Argo said the new Texas facility will have access to up to 800 megawatts of cheap, renewable energy.

Business  ·  10 February 2021
Russia

Hackers Are Trying to Mine Crypto Using Russian Government Servers, Expert Says

Hackers have been mining crypto on government servers in Russia, including defense contractors and medical centers, expert says.

News  ·  5 February 2021
Mining

California Pension Fund Loaded Up on RIOT Shares During Bitcoin’s Q4 Rally

The largest public pension in the U.S. bought more RIOT shares for the first time since 2017.

News  ·  2 February 2021
Ethereum

Ethereum Miners Earned Record $830M in January

Miner revenue jumped over 120% from the previous month.

Tech  ·  2 February 2021
CoinFlash

China’s 500.com to Purchase Another $8.5M Worth of Bitcoin Miners

The NYSE-listed lottery firm may also acquire another 10,000 miners this year.

News  ·  2 February 2021
Mining

Inside Iran’s Onslaught on Bitcoin Mining

Iran has been clamping down on mining farms, but it also wants to use crypto mining to boost the sanctioned nation's revenue stream.

News  ·  28 January 2021
China

Bitmain Co-Founder Exits, Resolving Years-Long Power Struggle as Mining Firm Preps IPO

Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu is stepping down from his role as part of a settlement.

Business  ·  26 January 2021
CoinFlash

US Man Installs Crypto Mining Rig in Hybrid BMW Sportscar

While it can be powered by the hybrid car's battery, the boot needs to stay open to avoid overheating.

News  ·  26 January 2021