Mining


Finance

Bitcoin Mining Startup Blockmetrix Raises $43M in Series B Round

The company had previously raised $7 million that went into deploying more than 1,000 mining rigs.

Crypto mining machines (Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Videos

GEM Mining CEO on Rising Global Hashrate Amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

John Warren, GEM Mining CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain why the global hashrate for bitcoin mining is increasing while the Russia-Ukraine conflict causes political disturbance throughout the world. Plus, a conversation on the differences between publicly traded mining companies and private ones and GEM’s plans to launch another 14,000 miners.

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Hive Blockchain to Buy Intel Mining Chips That Could Increase Hashrate by 95%

Mining firm Hive Blockchain has agreed to purchase Intel’s new mining chips, claiming that they can increase its aggregate bitcoin mining hashrate by as much as 95%. “The Hash” discusses the significance of Intel’s entry into the crypto space and what it means for the larger conversation about ESG concerns vocalized by politicians like Sen. Elizabeth Warren. 

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Finance

Crypto Miner Argo’s Monthly Sales, Bitcoin Output Fell on Higher Difficulty, Winter Storm

Argo Blockchain’s mining margin in February also narrowed from the previous month.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Finance

BitNile Aims to Become a Top 10 North American Miner With 300MW Deal

The expansion of the company’s Michigan data center would bring BitNile’s annual mining capacity to about 19,600 bitcoin.

Data Center Server Room Bitcoin Mining

Finance

Core Scientific Plans to Increase Hashrate to 42 EH/s by Year End

The miner said demand for its hosting capacity remains strong and continues to exceed available supply.

Core Scientific's mining facility in Calvert City, Ky. (CoinDesk archives)

Finance

Hive to Buy Intel Mining Chip That Can Raise Hashrate by 95%

The crypto miner also signed a new 100MW power deal with Compute North in Texas.

BUSY: A recent surge in mining power may have overcome the difficulty rate. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Digihost Aims to Triple Capitalization With $250M Share Offering

Shares are down 13% on news of the offering and drop in bitcoin's price.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Gem Increases Hashrate by 23%; Bitcoin Production Falls

The privately held miner’s monthly revenue fell in February.

Mining equipment. (Shutterstock)

Finance

Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Canaan Surges After Strong Results and Guidance

The combination of an expanding customer base and higher average selling price drove the better-than-expected fourth quarter.

Canaan mining machine