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PortuguêsWhile we are unlikely to see immediate policy effects of the exchange, legislators got educated on a wide array of blockchain-related concepts and issues. On Jan. 20, the Oversight and…
Continue ReadingIntel thinks it can deliver Bitcoin ASICs much more efficiently at lower cost, but I’ll believe it when I see it. The below is a direct excerpt of Marty’s Bent…
Continue ReadingThe Bitcoin mining landscape has undergone shifts over the past year due to China’s crackdowns. Here’s some data that shows how decentralized the BTC network currently is. State Of Decentralization…
Continue ReadingToday, Proof-Of-Work mining’s environmental impact is the topic at hand in the U.S. Congress. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is probably debating the subject right this minute. Will they…
Continue Reading“If policymakers take a cautious approach and foster a pro-innovation environment, the rewards for consumers, investors and all Americans are likely to be great,” said Jordan Ramis shareholder Gregory Zerzan.…
Continue ReadingRussian central bank has demanded reinforcement of the ongoing crypto payment ban and seeks to introduce punishments In a report published on Thursday, the Central Bank of Russia has called…
Continue ReadingProof-of-work bitcoin mining should be banned, according to the vice chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority. Erik Thedéen suggested that European authorities explore prohibiting proof-of-work mining in favor…
Continue ReadingA growing partnership network, the ability to mine multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously and renewed interest in blockchain-focused IOT technology back MXC’s 200% rally. Cryptocurrency mining has become a hot topic of…
Continue ReadingA diverse set of bitcoin mining insiders and outsiders will testify at the House tomorrow. The list of witnesses invited to testify at tomorrow’s U.S. Congress hearing on the energy…
Continue ReadingThere’s no denying that over the past couple of years, the narrative that Bitcoin consumes too much power has continued to garner mainstream traction. However, in recent months, an increasing…
Continue ReadingEuropean regulators are concerned about crypto’s risks to climate change goals. Erik Thedéen, the vice-chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority has raised concerns over the growing use of…
Continue Reading“This quarter we saw the trend continue with dramatic improvements to Bitcoin mining energy efficiency and sustainability,” said the Founder and CEO of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor. The percentage of the…
Continue ReadingCrypto allies dominate the list of witnesses slated to appear before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As the U.S. Congress prepares to take a thorough look at the…
Continue ReadingThe giant chip maker will present a new “ultra-low-voltage energy-efficient” chip at the upcoming ISSCC conference. Intel could be about to enter the bitcoin mining chip-making industry. The giant chipmaker…
Continue ReadingAs the U.S. removes Ethiopia from a critical trade program, it’s clear that the African nation should focus on finding sovereign value. The United States’ recent decision to remove Ethiopia…
Continue ReadingThe Initial Public Offering (IPO) for Texas-based Bitcoin miner Rhodium Enterprises is another feather in the cap for the Bitcoin-friendly southern State. The first IPO for the crypto industry in…
Continue ReadingAnother day, another hydroelectric plant saved by Bitcoin mining. For the untrained eye, the narrative that says that Bitcoin incentivizes green energy might seem convenient. However, each day more concrete…
Continue ReadingDuring the first month of 2022, both Bitcoin and Ethereum’s hashrates have climbed to all-time highs (ATHs). While Bitcoin’s hashpower surged to over 200 exahash per second (EH/s), Ethereum’s hashpower…
Continue ReadingThe Great Mining ban of July had a profound impact on the mining industry as after the ban the Bitcoin network lost more than 50% of its hash rate. The…
Continue ReadingBitcoin’s hash rate hits new all-time highs as Jack Dorsey tweets that Block is “officially building an open Bitcoin mining system.” Bitcoin’s hash rate has returned to all-time highs despite losing…
Continue ReadingThe financial services company has started sketching some plans for solving the industry’s most pressing pain points. Financial services firm Block, previously known as Square, is officially engaged in creating…
Continue ReadingBlock, formerly known as Square, is working on an open-source bitcoin mining system, according to CEO Jack Dorsey. He referenced a more detailed thread on the project’s objectives by the…
Continue ReadingIn a jampacked report on digital assets, Fidelity asset management theorizes that miner movements indicate the Bitcoin cycle has a lot more room to run. Fidelity Digital Assets — the…
Continue ReadingChina might have labeled Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining “obsolete” in the country. But its exit from the sector has proven to be a boon for countries like the USA, Russia,…
Continue ReadingOn January 11, 2022, the Washington-based bitcoin mining operation Luxor announced the launch of a new application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) trading desk. According to the company, Luxor’s new trading desk…
Continue ReadingMeasuring Bitcoin’s environmental impact with “energy per transaction” is misleading and disingenuous. Environmentalists say Bitcoin uses too much energy. The world can’t afford it. It’s not worth it. That’s what…
Continue ReadingAfter Bitcoin Magazine’s YouTube channel was temporarily shut down without prior warning, the livestream’s hosts suggested that mentions of “Kazakhstan” may have been flagged by the platform’s algorithm. Bitcoin Magazine’s…
Continue ReadingPublicly-traded bitcoin miner Marathon Digital has seen its share price tumble along with bitcoin. So, does that make it a good buy? Bitcoin’s price has come down from all-time highs…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency mining has a negative connotation attached to its name due to the activity’s massive requirement for energy. However lately, crypto businesses are turning to carbon trades to offset these…
Continue ReadingThe Kingdom of Morocco is the leader for Bitcoin trading across North Africa in 2021— despite its illegal status. Estimates from Triple A, a Singaporean cryptocurrency provider and aggregator, state…
Continue ReadingHolding true to their promises made last year, Block (formerly Square) plans to develop open-source Bitcoin mining systems and hardware wallets in 2022. In two recent job postings on LinkedIn,…
Continue ReadingThe industry is filled with uncertainty as unrest spread throughout the country after an energy crisis prompted a series of protests last week. Kazakhstan has taken a toll on the…
Continue ReadingA job posting by Block shows they are looking to hire a team dedicated to launching the “next generation” of bitcoin mining ASIC. In a recent job posting by Jack…
Continue ReadingAs the Bitcoin mining industry matures, it will seek stable political environments and stable energy sources. Deputy for the Spanish Ciudadanos political party María Muñoz has proposed a bill to…
Continue ReadingThe team at Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream reflects on its exceptional growth in 2021, which mirrored Bitcoin’s own. 2021 was a tremendous year for Blockstream and the Bitcoin ecosystem in…
Continue ReadingThe latest ban on Bitcoin activity in China generated negative headlines in 2021 but looking back, it was the best thing that could have happened last year. When China’s bitcoin…
Continue ReadingMozilla Foundation, the nonprofit behind Firefox, has announced that it is reviewing its decision to accept crypto donations. Mozilla had announced on 31 December that it will use BitPay platform…
Continue ReadingThe crypto community reportedly expects Kazakhstan’s internet and mining industry to return to normal by next Monday. Despite major internet blackouts amid anti-government protests in Kazakhstan, some Bitcoin (BTC) miners operating…
Continue ReadingA crackdown on bitcoin mining by China has led to an increase in the number of Thai investors that have acquired and are operating mining rigs, a report has said.…
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