Bitcoin proponents accused The New York Times of overstating mining companies’ emissions and omitting facts about the growing adoption of renewable energy sources for BTC mining.
Bill protecting Bitcoin mining rights passes in Arkansas Senate and House
The Arkansas Data Centers Act is moving now to the governor’s office for approval. It grants crypto miners in the State the same rights as data centers.
Sphere 3D files lawsuit against Gryphon Digital Mining after BTC transfer
An allegedly Bitcoin spoofing attack is behind the lawsuit between the companies that at one time considered merging.
US Bitcoin reaches tentative settlement to reopen Niagara Falls mining facility
After a lengthy legal tussle, the company will have to pay various fees and fines and take extensive noise control measures.
Texas Senate committee moves forward on bill removing incentives for crypto miners
Under the proposed legislation, certain crypto mining firms participating in a program to reduce the load on Texas’ energy grid would not receive an abatement on state taxes.
TON validators receive single nominator smart contract
Orbs’ single-nominator contract offers independent validation for validators, safeguards against gas attacks and enables stake recovery during emergencies.
Bitcoin hash rate spikes to 398 exahash, analysts say miners coming back online
Analysts are speculating that the Bitcoin hash rate has seen a big spike recently as miners come back online to reap the rewards of the BTC price hike.
The ‘Skull of Satoshi’ Proves Bitcoin Mining Discourse Isn’t Dead
An artist made great art and learned about Bitcoin.
Venezuela shuts down crypto mining facilities, exchanges amid corruption probe
According to Venezuela’s attorney general office, government officials were running parallel oil operations with the assistance of the national crypto department.
Bitcoin Mining Industry Is Well Positioned to Participate in a New Cycle: Bernstein
The next main catalyst for the sector is the reward halving in early 2024, the report said.
Bitcoin Mining Firm Navier Starts Tokenized Hashrate Marketplace for Retail Customers
The Navier platform will give retail users more control over their acquired hashrate, and enable them to sell it on.
Crypto mining in 2023 — Is it still worth it? Watch Market Talks
Join us as we discuss whether cryptocurrency mining is still worth it in 2023 and all the latest updates regarding the mining industry.
Accounting Platform Cryptio Partners With Protocol Labs to Help Filecoin Miners Go Public
Filecoin miners will be able to generate accounting reports needed to pass their public company accounting oversight board (PCAOB) financial audits.
Bitcoin Miner Stocks Surge Amidst Banking Meltdown
Mining equities were up about 17% on average, along with the price of bitcoin.
U.S. Treasury Department Proposes 30% Excise Tax on Crypto Mining Firms
A provision in the department’s “Greenbook,” its list of tax proposals and explanations for U.S. President Joe Biden’s budget proposal, would create a phased-in excise tax based on the costs of the electricity used in crypto mining, imposed on the companies “using computing resources” to mine cryptocurrencies.
Jack Dorsey’s Block asks for input on proposed ‘mining development kit’
Block’s mining hardware product lead, Naoise Irwin, has asked for pointers on a proposed hardware and software development kit for Bitcoin mining.
SEC Accuses Utah-Based Green United of Running $18M Crypto Mining Scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against Green United, alleging that the Utah-based company violated federal securities laws by selling $18 million worth of phony crypto mining equipment.
US legislators renew call for EPA investigation of crypto mining emissions data
Senator Edward Markey and Representative Jared Huffman want miners to disclose emissions data and the EPA to lead an investigation of their impact.
U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Force Crypto Miners to Disclose Emissions
U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) reintroduced a bill that would have crypto miners disclose their emissions and see the Environmental Protection Agency analyze the effect mining has.
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Sold Almost All Bitcoin Mined in February
The miner sold its mined bitcoin for the second time this year.