Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with electricity and prohibiting the promotion of cryptocurrencies. It also allows the circulation of mined cryptocurrency […]
On Aug. 7, 2024, bitcoin’s price moved within a 24-hour range between $ 55,742 and $ 57,607. This lower price bracket has significantly reduced bitcoin mining revenue, causing the estimated daily value of 1 petahash per second (PH/s), also referred to as the hashprice, to drop below $ 36 two days prior. …
Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining, a bitcoin mining company providing off-grid “wild” mining services, has declared that wars will be fought over Bitcoin blockspace. In a recent interview, Burnett stated that as bitcoin becomes critical to companies and nation-states, the value of Bitcoin blockspace will be treated as an essential scarce commodity. Barefoot Mining […]
Felix Sosa, president of the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), has disregarded reports indicating that a mass exodus of cryptocurrency mining companies could be brewing. Sosa stated that no cryptocurrency company had left the country yet and that there were over 400 MW in projects awaiting approval by the institution. No Cryptocurrency Mining Companies […]
In July, bitcoin miners earned $ 951.11 million, marking the lowest monthly revenue of the year. Out of this total, $ 24.9 million was generated from transaction fees, reflecting a trend of low onchain fees. July Bitcoin Mining Revenue Plummets to a 2024 Low The month was particularly challenging for bitcoin miners, as …
An Airbnb host, Ashley, shared her experience on Tiktok about guests who accumulated a $ 1,500 electricity bill by setting up an electric vehicle station and mining cryptocurrency during their three-week stay. Despite leaving the property in excellent condition, the guests’ excessive energy use, captured on external security cameras showing them bringing in 10 …
Cleanspark Inc. has completed the acquisition of its first bitcoin (BTC) mining site in Wyoming and secured 75 megawatts (MW) of power contracts. The Las Vegas-based company plans to add over 2 exahash per second (EH/s) to its mining capacity through a 30 MW immersion-cooled data center expected to be operational by the end of […]
The Bitcoin network has recently experienced its most significant difficulty adjustment since October 2022, with a 10.5% increase driving the metric to a record 90.67 trillion. This heightened challenge, combined with falling bitcoin prices, is intensifying the strain on miners. Miners Struggle as Bitcoin Difficulty Reaches New Peak On Wednesday, at block height 854,784, Bitcoin’s […]
This week, the open-source bitcoin explorer and onchain parser, mempool.space, unveiled its new bitcoin transaction accelerator. The team shared on X that it has collaborated with several major mining pools that contribute significantly to the network’s overall hashrate. Mempool.space and Several Mining Pools Launch Bitcoin Transaction Accelerator In the past few days, the average BTC […]
Russia’s State Duma has advanced a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining, aiming to curb illegal activities and promote investment and employment. Proposed by the chairman of the Duma Committee on Financial Markets and supported by key deputies, the bill mandates strict guidelines for miners, including registration and government oversight. If passed, the law will take […]
Hive Digital, a public green bitcoin mining company, announced plans to build a 100MW site in Paraguay, having connected with President Santiago Peña and his cabinet. Hive stated that stability in government fiscal policies, such as energy pricing and taxation, will be a key factor in the expansion and completion of these plans, likely referring […]
Auradine has begun shipping its new Teraflux 2800 series bitcoin mining platforms. The company claims these systems, built with 3-nanometer (nm) silicon application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology, set new standards in performance, efficiency, and resilience. New Auradine Teraflux Miners Boast Record Efficiency and Resilience According to Auradine’s announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the Teraflux series […]
Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay, recently dismissed the complaints that bitcoin mining farm operators have voiced against the power fee hikes that ANDE has enacted for these activities. Peña stated that these price increases don’t need to be consulted with the operators and that more companies in the industry are waiting to enter the […]
Bitcoin Mining Today: Challenges and Investment Choices Despite renewed interest in Bitcoin mining investments, substantial barriers still limit accessibility for the average person. High electricity costs, combined with capital and knowledge requirements can make it challenging to obtain a profit. Investors that don’t have the time, money, or geographical location are left with essentially two […]
The recent power hikes that ANDE has enacted for Bitcoin mining companies are already impacting their operations in Paraguay. According to recent reports, the Penguin Group, a cryptocurrency mining operator, has already signed a contract to secure 400MW of energy in Brazil. This could be a potential destination that other companies are considering. Paraguayan Bitcoin […]