MINING
The process that results in the release of certain amounts of a particular digital currency into its circulating supply. Mining is often the process that governs the verification of transactions and the addition of blocks to a blockchain.
Are Bitcoin Miners The Most Violent People on Earth? Climate Journalist Eric Holthaus Seems to Think So
Eric Holthaus has criticized Bitcoin miners, describing them as violent people.
Norway's Second-Richest Man Pumps $60M into Bitcoin and Establishes a Crypto Company
Norway's Kjell Inge Røkkes Aker has launched a crypto company Seetee and invested $60 million into Bitcoin.
How to Mine Without Buying A Mining Machine
Bitcoin’s price has been rising incredibly and continues to trend upward. Many people may think that if they cannot buy a Bitcoin mining machine, they are missing out on a huge opportunity to generate profit.
China's Inner Mongolia to Shut Down Bitcoin Mining Operations Due to Energy Efficiency Concerns
A major Bitcoin mining hub in China, Inner Mongolia will be shutting down its extensive mining operations by April of this year.
Bitcoin Trading Should Be Banned by Central Banks, Says Former British Member of Parliament
Former Member of the British Parliament Nick Boles appears to disfavour Bitcoin, saying that the central banks should monitor the cryptocurrency’s trades.
Largest U.S. Public Pension Fund Holds Over 100,000 Shares in Bitcoin Miner RIOT Blockchain
The largest U.S. public pension fund, CalPERS increased its stake in RIOT Blockchain (RIOT), a Bitcoin mining firm, during Bitcoin’s sensational price surge at the end of 2020.
Ripple’s CEO Argues XRP Decentralization: Are Bitcoin and Ethereum Really Controlled by China?
The Ripple team has countered the SEC's decentralization argument claiming that Bitcoin is controlled by China as a result of the mining pool concentration. Is this true?
Ripple (XRP) CEO on How China Is Controlling Bitcoin and Will Potentially Dominate All Cryptocurrencies
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained why the majority of Bitcoin (BTC) was controlled by China, as he discussed the country's role in the blockchain sector.
Bitcoin Network Mining Difficulty Nears ATH as Institutional Investors Dismiss BTC Price Volatility
Bitcoin’s network mining difficulty has risen by 8.9 percent today, and is now only 4.4 percent below its all-time high.
Bitcoin Mining Revenue Reaches a 2020 Yearly High of $21 Million per Day
Bitcoin (BTC) mining revenue has hit a new 2020 record, with $21 million per day earned on November 18.
Nasdaq-Listed Riot Blockchain Posts a Profitable Third Quarter
Riot Blockchain Inc, one of the few blockchain companies to be listed on the Nasdaq has posted yet a profitable third quarter performance.
Leading Chinese Filecoin Miner Maker IPFSMain Suspends All Products
One of the leading Chinese Filecoin mining machine providers, IPFSMain has suspended sales of all products.
Iranian Power Plants to Supply Surplus Power to Bitcoin and Crypto Mining Farms
Power plants in Iran are considering supplying surplus electricity to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining farms in the nation.
Jihan Wu Regains Control Of China Bitcoin Miner Making Giant Bitmain
Jihan Wu has regained his status as legal representative and executive director of Bitmain stripping Micree Zhan of broad controlling powers.
Bitmain Business Booming Despite Public Feud Between Co-Founders Jihan Wu and Micree Ketuan Zhan
Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain, continues to grow despite the public feud of its co-founders Jihan Wu and MicreeKetuan Zhan dominating the news over the last year.