Blockstream Spins out Mining and ASIC Divisions in Major Restructuring Effort
The bitcoin-focused technology firm closed a $210 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures last October and is now implementing...
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Bitcoin mining pushes sustainability agenda with over 50% of energy generated from renewables
Sustainable energy accounts for more than half of Bitcoin (BTC) mining consumption as of the first quarter, according to the...
Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group adds 52 MW of mining capacity in Ethiopia
Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group announced the addition of 52 megawatts (MW) worth of mining capacity to its capabilities in...
Coinshares: Bitcoin Hashpower Set to Hit One Zettahash by July
A Coinshares report predicts Bitcoin’s network hashpower will likely reach 1 Zettahash per second (ZH/s) by July 2025. Reaching 1...
Bitcoin mining costs soar 47% to $137K in Q4 amid rising input costs, tax liabilities
The average cost to mine one Bitcoin (BTC) increased sharply in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $82,162 among publicly...
LAX Cargo Theft Unveiled: LAPD Catches Suspects Behind $2.7M in Stolen Bitcoin Miners
A local news outlet reports that two individuals tied to a South American theft ring were apprehended in Los Angeles...
Riot Platforms leverages $1.8 billion Bitcoin trove for $100 million Coinbase loan
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has entered into a $100 million credit agreement with Coinbase, using its BTC holdings as collateral.According...
LAPD recovers $2.7M worth of Bitcoin miners stolen in airport heist
The Los Angeles Police Department has recovered $2.7 million worth of Bitcoin mining machines it alleges were stolen by a...
Hashprice Below $40? Mining Report Paints a Stark Picture for Bitcoin Miners
Bitcoin miners face the tightest margins since 2023, warns theminermag.com’s Head of Research Wolfie Zhao, as hashprice flirts with critical...
Bitcoin miner Bit Digital acquires $53M facility as AI, HPC push continues
Bitcoin mining company Bit Digital has acquired an industrial building in Madison, North Carolina, upping the ante in a business...
Bitcoin Miners Press on as Difficulty Climbs 1.42% in Early Saturday Adjustment
Around 4 a.m. Eastern time Saturday, when Bitcoin’s block height reached 893,088, the network difficulty ratcheted upward to a new...
Public-private collaboration is shaping Pakistan’s crypto economy
The following is a guest post and opinion from Vince Kadar, CEO of Polymath.The global crypto landscape is evolving rapidly,...
Kyrgyzstan’s president signs CBDC law giving ‘digital som’ legal status
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov has signed a constitutional law authorizing the launch of a central bank digital currency pilot project...
Auradine Raises $153M in Series C to Boost Blockchain and AI Infrastructure
Auradine, a U.S.-based firm in energy-efficient blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, has raised $153 million in a Series C...
Public mining firms sold over 40% of their BTC in March — Report
Publicly listed Bitcoin miners sold over 40% of the collective coins mined in March, representing the largest monthly BTC liquidation...
Report: Bitdeer Eyes US Bitcoin Mining Rig Production as Industry Navigates Tariff Uncertainty
Publicly listed bitcoin mining company Bitdeer is preparing to manufacture its mining equipment in the United States, a move shaped...
Tether commits hash rate to OCEAN Mining, extending mining operations on Africa
Tether announced on April 14 that it will begin deploying current and future Bitcoin (BTC) mining hashrate on OCEAN Mining...
How to mine Bitcoin at home in 2025: A realistic guide
Key takeawaysLottery mining is cheap and fun, but don’t count on hitting a block.Solo ASIC mining gives you complete control,...
Trump Tariff Relief Covers Consumer Tech; Bitcoin Miners May Face Classification Hurdles
U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed over the weekend that certain electronic devices will be exempt from the ongoing tariffs imposed...
US crypto miners may rush to buy rigs in tariff pause despite ‘clear disadvantage’
US Bitcoin mining firms will try to capitalize on the Trump administration’s recent tariff pause by stocking up on mining...
Zettahash on the Horizon: Bitcoin’s Hashrate Nears 1 ZH/s as Miners Face Squeeze
As bitcoin’s valuation languishes near its weakest point since last year—with hashprice, the projected daily earnings for one petahash per...
Pakistan considers using surplus energy for Bitcoin mining after appointing CZ to Crypto Council
Pakistan will allocate excess electricity from its national grid to Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers,...
