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Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain network. It involves powerful computers solving complex mathematical problems to secure the Bitcoin network and maintain its decentralized nature. Individuals, companies, and even specialized mining pools participate in this process, known as miners. These miners play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the Bitcoin network. As the number of bitcoins in circulation is limited, mining also serves as a means of distributing new bitcoins. Miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their computational efforts and the energy they contribute to the network. Bitcoin mining has evolved over time, with the advent of more efficient hardware and the rise of mining farms. These farms, often operated by companies, leverage economies of scale to maximize their mining capabilities. Additionally, mining protocols and algorithms have been developed to adapt to the increasing computational power and maintain the network's stability. Crypto exchanges facilitate the trading of bitcoins, allowing miners to convert their earned bitcoins into traditional currencies or other cryptocurrencies. This dynamic ecosystem of people, companies, protocols, and blockchain networks collectively contribute to the functioning and growth of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.


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Дослідницька організація Кембриджського університету стверджує, що енергоспоживання Bitcoin майнінгу може скорочуватися

CCAF використовує загальнодоступні дані для запуску теоретичної моделі для оцінки екологічного сліду видобутку Bitcoin .

A Bitfarms mining facility in Washington State. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Lake Project Founder on Sustainable Crypto Mining Through Used Cooking Oil

Some residents in Guatemala are taking a cue from El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach, aiming to use cooking oil remnants that could otherwise make its way into a local lake in Panajachel (Pana), for bitcoin (BTC) mining. Bitcoin Lake Founder Patrick Melder shares insights into the project. "It's the first time in the world that cooking oil is being used to create energy to mine bitcoin," Melder said.

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Marathon Digital Downgraded on Headwinds From Compute North’s Bankruptcy

Global financial services firm BTIG's Gregory Lewis has downgraded bitcoin miner Marathon Digital's stock from "buy" to "neutral" following headwinds from Compute North's bankruptcy filing. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for Marathon Digital and the state of bitcoin mining.

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'We're Mining as Usual' in Market Downturn: White Rock Management CEO

White Rock Management CEO Andy Long discusses how the company is still keeping mining operations running despite the turbulent crypto market. "You have to make sure that your operations are efficient" and not to "over-leverage yourself before the bear market," he said.

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Mining Pool Poolin Will Issue 'IOU' Tokens After Withdrawal Freeze

Poolin Wallet, the wallet service of one of the largest bitcoin (BTC) mining pools, has announced it will issue IOU (I Owe You) tokens to customers impacted by frozen withdrawals last week. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the mining community.

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White House Releases Report on Crypto Mining, Drawing Praise From Advocates and Critics

The Biden administration’s new findings on bitcoin (BTC) mining’s environmental impact united industry advocates and critics; Both sides declared their views had support from the highest levels of the U.S. government. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the future of the mining industry and whether the optimism stays.

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Fed’s Waller Sees Another ‘Significant’ Rate Hike This Month; SEC Enforcement Chief: We Can’t Ignore Crypto Law-Breaking

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday he expects a big interest rate increase later this month. Gurbir Grewal, director of enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, said his agency can’t look the other way as the crypto industry violates securities laws.

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DC AG Suing MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor for Alleged Tax Fraud; Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases

The District of Columbia is suing MicroStrategy (MSTR) founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor for allegedly never paying any income taxes in the district in the more than 10 years he has lived there, Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced in a tweet on Wednesday. Plus, the difficulty of mining a bitcoin (BTC) block increased by 9.26%.

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What the New Era of Bitcoin Mining in Texas Could Look Like

The state’s grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, is slowing issuance of new permits for miners to connect to the grid. Texas Blockchain Council Director of Bitcoin Analytics Steve Kinard discusses how this is impacting the sector as the difficulty of mining bitcoin increases.

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Аналітики з боку продавців скорочують цілі для Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain

Раніше цього тижня Argo знизив свій прогноз хешрейту на кінець року з 5 EH/с до 3,2 EH/с.

Argo Blockchain's Helios facility in Dickens County, Texas. (Argo Blockchain)