Block has completed the design of its new prototype ASIC chip which it says will fast-track its plan to bring “open source” Bitcoin mining rig design to market.
Mineflation: Cost to mine one Bitcoin in the US rises from $5K to $17K in 2023
New Mexico is the cheapest US state to mine Bitcoin in terms of average electricity cost, while Hawaii is the by far the most expensive.
Amid Bankruptcy, Core Scientific Signs Bitcoin Mining Hosting Contracts for Almost 18,000 Machines
The miner signed deals with three firms to host rigs in sites where the Celsius Mining fleet was recently unplugged from.
Argo Blockchain Slumps to Full-Year Loss on Bitcoin Price Slide
The crypto mining company is in a stronger position now, interim CEO El-Bakly said
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Piloting a Waste Gas Methodology With Miner Crusoe Energy
Crypto miners, like Crusoe, use gas that would otherwise be wasted and minimize methane emissions.
Bitcoin advocates rally at Texas State Capitol to oppose bill cutting mining incentives
“When you target one industry the way they are with this bill, that’s bad policy no matter what the industry you’re targeting,” said Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter.
Russia becomes second-largest Bitcoin mining hub after US, claims local miner
Russia becomes the second-largest country in cryptocurrency mining, while the United States retains the top spot; however, unclear regulations in the US could shift the market.
Here Are Six New Projects Looking to Mitigate Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Footprint
Solana launches emissions dashboard to spur blockchain carbon footprint transparency
The Solana Foundation has launched a real-time carbon emissions tracker to monitor the Solana blockchain.
Russia Plans to Mine Crypto for Cross-Border Deals, Says Central Bank
Bank of Russia is planning to allow mining and using cryptocurrencies for cross-border trade, the regulator said.
Crypto firm Mawson sells Texas sites for $8.5M ahead of vote on anti-mining bill
A Singapore-based fund manager will purchase Mawson Infrastructure Group’s Texas subsidiary and said it will participate in the state energy grid’s load response program.
Bitcoin Miner Mawson to Sell Texas Sites for $8.5M to Singapore Fund Manager
The funds will go toward reducing Mawson’s debts and fueling growth.
Forget BTC price: The Bitcoin mining boom is quietly going parabolic
Bitcoin difficulty and hash rate stop at nothing in their quest to surge to new levels never seen before.
Intel will stop manufacturing chips for Bitcoin miners: Report
The semiconductor chip manufacturing company will reportedly stop taking orders for the Blockscale 1000 Series ASICs by Oct. 20.
Intel will stop manufacturing chips for Bitcoin miners: Report
The semiconductor chip manufacturing company will reportedly stop taking orders for the Blockscale 1000 Series ASICs by Oct. 20.
Intel Discontinues Bitcoin Mining Chip Series
The chip-making heavyweight’s first customers for bitcoin mining ICs were Argo Blockchain, Hive Blockchain, Block and Griid Infrastructure.
Bitcoin mining and increasing energy bills — Sen. Warren vs. Crypto Twitter
“I’ve been ringing the alarm about the risks that Bitcoin poses to our power grids and climate,” said Senator Warren, agreeing with a New York Times article on the matter.
Gridless Is Extending Power to Rural Africa
Bitcoin mining has a dirty reputation for using more energy than some small countries. But African cryptominers have found a way to use their consumption to keep the lights on in rural communities. That’s why Gridless is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.
BTC price heading under $30K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin faces a battle for key BTC price support to start the week, while market participants stay optimistic about trend continuation.
NovaWulf Plans to Tokenize Equity of Celsius’ New Firm With $2B Assets, After Takeover
Celsius Network contacted 130 interested parties and signed non-disclosure agreements with 40, before choosing NovaWulf.