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Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin mining is het proces waarbij nieuwe bitcoins worden gecreëerd en transacties worden geverifieerd en toegevoegd aan het blockchain-netwerk. Het omvat krachtige computers die complexe wiskundige problemen oplossen om het Bitcoin-netwerk te beveiligen en de gedecentraliseerde aard ervan te behouden. Individuen, bedrijven en zelfs gespecialiseerde mining pools nemen deel aan dit proces, bekend als miners. Deze miners spelen een cruciale rol in het waarborgen van de integriteit en veiligheid van het Bitcoin-netwerk. Aangezien het aantal bitcoins in circulatie beperkt is, dient mining ook als een middel om nieuwe bitcoins te distribueren. Miners worden beloond met nieuw geslagen bitcoins voor hun rekenkracht en de energie die zij aan het netwerk leveren. Bitcoin mining heeft zich in de loop van de tijd ontwikkeld, met de komst van efficiëntere hardware en de opkomst van mining farms. Deze farms, vaak geëxploiteerd door bedrijven, benutten schaalvoordelen om hun miningcapaciteiten te maximaliseren. Daarnaast zijn miningprotocollen en algoritmen ontwikkeld om zich aan te passen aan de toenemende rekenkracht en de stabiliteit van het netwerk te behouden. Crypto exchanges faciliteren de handel in bitcoins, waardoor miners hun verdiende bitcoins kunnen omzetten in traditionele valuta of andere cryptocurrencies. Dit dynamische ecosysteem van mensen, bedrijven, protocollen en blockchain-netwerken draagt gezamenlijk bij aan de werking en groei van Bitcoin en de bredere cryptomarkt.


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Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF Approved for Nasdaq Listing

Valkyrie Funds has launched Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI) on the Nasdaq today, offering exposure to the stocks of bitcoin miners. Valkyrie Investments CIO and co-founder Steven McClurg shares his insights amid SEC further delaying its decision on approving Grayscale's spot bitcoin ETF. Plus, outlook for the global macro crypto market.

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Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expanded her inquiry of bitcoin miners’ energy usage and their environmental footprint, sending letters Thursday to six more miners, including Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital Holdings. In December, Warren wrote to Greenidge Generation. "The Hash" team reacts, discussing the industry implications in the wake of China's crypto mining crackdown.

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China’s Digital Yuan to Face International Users at Beijing Winter Olympics

China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, is expected to make its international debut next week at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Michael Sung, professor of Fintech & Innovation at Fudan University, shares insights into China's CBDC rollout and its potential ripple effect across the world, particularly in the U.S. Plus, could bitcoin mining return to China?

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Kazakh Crypto Miners Cut Off From Electricity Supply Until End of January

Kazakhstan crypto miners will cut their energy supply from Jan. 24 until the end of the month. A major transmission line has also been disconnected, worsening the energy problem in the country, which was once home to about one-fifth of the world's bitcoin mining at the end of August 2021. "The Hash" group reacts, discussing what this means for the global mining industry.

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What Caused This Week's Flash Crash?

BTC, ETH, and all other major cryptocurrencies tanked Friday with drops of 10% or more. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the potential factors behind this week's crypto markets flash crash. Plus, reviewing this week's top stories making waves in the digital asset space: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount hitting a record low, bitcoin mining difficulty setting new all-time high, crypto's energy impact, and more.

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What to Expect From Bitcoin Mining Hearing on Capitol Hill

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing Thursday to discuss the energy impact of blockchains. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares a preview.

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CoinDesk Releases Annual Report Highlighting Key Trends in Crypto

CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis joins the “First Mover” panel to discuss the 2021 CoinDesk Annual Report. Topics include the decline of bitcoin dominance, Ethereum gas fees triggering the rise of scaling-focused altcoins like Polygon and Solana, and how El Salvador’s legalization of bitcoin impacted the crypto market. Plus, a look into the future of bitcoin mining as Kazakhstan, the country that became second only to the US in bitcoin mining hashrate, is suffering the worst protests in 30 years and internet blackouts.

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US Congress Organizing Hearing on Crypto Mining

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares his insights on an upcoming Congressional hearing that will examine the environmental impact of crypto mining, especially on the bitcoin network. The Oversight and Investigations subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is currently drawing up a list of witnesses while the date still has yet to be set.

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