Mining News

All about Bitcoin and crypto mining, from hashrates and hardware to environmental impact.

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Research

Seven internet cables were cut at once — Bitcoin barely noticed, but researchers found a real chokepoint

Across 68 verified cable fault events, node impact was usually under 5%, but ASN targeting beats seabed chaos fast.

4 weeks ago

Mining

ASIC financing debt worsened Bitcoin miner’s liabilities in 2022: Report

With earnings going from high to low in 2022, some miners struggled to pay the dues, resulting in more defaults, distressed asset sales, and acquisitions than ever before.

3 years ago

Mining

Bitcoin mining council Q4 2022 briefing shows a drop in sustainable energy usage

The Bitcoin network used 58.9% renewable sources last quarter vs. 59.4% the previous quarter.

3 years ago

Research

Research: A review of bitcoin mining company holdings in 2022

Marathon, Hut8, and Riot collected the largest amount of Bitcoin while Bit Digital emerged as the one that increased its mining capability the most.

3 years ago

Mining

Bitcoin mining emissions down 10% as Kazakhstan’s hash rate share decreases

Zero-emission energy resources account for 52.2% of the network's energy usage. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan now represents only 6.4% of the global hash rate.

3 years ago