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

Objectors to New York’s mining ban say governments can’t dictate ‘valid use of energy’

Vitalik Buterin and Nic Carter offered opposing opinions to New York's mining ban, saying it's unjustifiable for governments to decide on acceptable uses of electricity.

4 years ago

Mining

Kenya invites Bitcoin mining firms to tap surplus geothermal power

Several companies have approached KenGen, asking to set up their mining farms in its main geothermal power station in Olkaria, Naivasha.

4 years ago

Mining

New York senate passes bill that could ban crypto mining in the state

If signed into law, the bill would impose a three-year moratorium on any new crypto mining project powered by carbon-based energy.

4 years ago

Mining

Biden administration to draft report on crypto miners’ energy use, emissions

The report will study claims around the cryptocurrency mining sector, including energy consumption, noise pollution, and climate costs.

4 years ago

Enterprise

What now for crypto as ESG called out as a scam?

Cracks in the ESG hype train begin to show demonstrating that non-ESG compliance is no big deal.

4 years ago

Mining

Block, Blockstream and Tesla partner up to create eco-friendly mining farm powered by the sun

Mining companies Block and Blockstream are setting up a joint mining facility and are using Tesla's solar energy storage facility Megapacks for power.

4 years ago

DEX

ErgoDEX prepares for imminent launch on Cardano

The Ergo platform is due to launch the ErgoDEX, bringing cross-chain benefits and a raft of new features to Cardano.

4 years ago

Mining

Growth in US Bitcoin mining does not reflect in stocks performance

The price performance of most Bitcoin mining firms in the US in recent weeks has left a lot to be desired largely due to the overall market sentiment.

4 years ago