Mining News

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

Stories 934 in this category

Coverage footprint 3.8% of all CryptoSlate stories

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

Bitcoin Mining Council report – Tesla may accept BTC again for this reason

The stated requirements for Tesla to start accepting Bitcoin payments may now have been reached. Will Elon Musk acknowledge the positive trend?

4 years ago

Mining

A looming global energy crisis could directly affect Bitcoin miners

Rising energy costs predicted by the world bank may have a direct effect on the bitcoin network, but will it make much difference?

4 years ago

Regulation

New York Assembly passes bill to temporarily ban Bitcoin mining

The essence of the moratorium is to give the state enough time to examine the impact of mining in the state.

4 years ago

Mining

New York lawmaker proposes 2 year moratorium on power plants to stop growth of crypto mining

Bitcoin mining in New York has seen a large influx. Lawmakers and local residents are not happy

4 years ago

BTC Halving

The next Bitcoin halving is 2 years away, here is why it matters

We are halfway through the four year Bitcoin halving cycle, as the fourth time mining rewards will be halved approaches in 2024, we examine how it will affect Bitcoin.

4 years ago

Culture

Bitrefill and NBA star join forces to launch the world’s coolest Bitcoin sneaker

Online-crypto marketplace Bitrefill and Spencer Dinwiddie collab for what is likely the most extravagent sneakers ever made.

4 years ago

Merge

The Ethereum community debates when the ‘Merge’ will happen

The founder of Week in Ethereum Evan Van Ness allays concerns that the Merge is facing significant delays, arguing difficulties come from "turning off PoW."

4 years ago