Mining


Policy

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Crypto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power

The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected, nor are any that tap renewable resources.

Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

Fort Worth to Become First US City to Mine Bitcoin

The Texas city will begin a pilot project with three Antminer S9 mining rigs following a vote by the city council on Tuesday.

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker (left) and TBC President Lee Bratcher  (Fort Worth)

Policy

New York Lawmakers Advance Mining Moratorium Bill to Full Assembly

The bill would bar new permits for proof-of-work mining operations in former power plants for two years.

Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tech

GPUs Get Cheaper as Ethereum’s Switch to Proof-of-Stake Gets Closer

The network's planned switch to PoS has been pushing prices for graphics cards down.

An Asus graphics card. (Joseph Greve/Unsplash)

Videos

Coinbase and Crypto Mining Stocks Slide With the Rest of the Market

Crypto-related stocks seem to be taking a harder hit than the rest of the market, as Coinbase’s COIN stock has fallen nearly 55% since its IPO. Plus, a conversation about crypto mining stocks like Riot Blockchain as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

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Videos

New York Man Arrested for Alleged $1.8M Crypto Mining Scam

CoinDesk U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses a recent arrest made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of 37-year-old Chester “Chet” Stojanovich for an alleged $1.8 million crypto-mining scam. Ligon explains the details of this case and the extent to which Stojanovich lied to his customers.

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Videos

Earth Day 2022: Kevin O’Leary Discusses Crypto Mining and ESG

Kevin O’Leary discusses regulatory concerns regarding the environmental impact of crypto mining as the world observes Earth Day. O’Leary explains how projects like Bitzero in Norway are utilizing renewables like nuclear and hydro power. Plus, a conversation about the Canadian political landscape and the country’s crypto ecosystem.

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Policy

US House Democrats Call for Scrutiny on Crypto Mining as Environmental Threat

Rep. Huffman and other congressional Democrats wrote the EPA chief on the potential harm to the climate and environment.

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) led fellow Democrats to write the EPA about concerns over crypto mining. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal Network)

Policy

BitRiver Calls OFAC Sanctions ‘Unfair’ Anti-Competitive Move to Benefit US Miners

The firm and 10 of its subsidiaries were added to OFAC's list of designated nationals subject to sanctions.

A BitRiver mining firm (Anna Baydakova for CoinDesk)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Files to Raise Up to $500M in Equity

The proceeds will be used for capital expenditures, buying new mining equipment and other potential acquisitions.

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