Mining
Halliburton, the world’s second-biggest oilfield services firm, has taken a step into the bitcoin (BTC) mining space by investing in Austin-based startup 360 Energy. The move, made through Halliburton Labs, was highlighted in a report from Blockspace Media. Transforming Stranded Gas…
Marathon Digital Holdings is redefining the narrative around Bitcoin mining by repurposing its excess heat to benefit communities in Finland. In a Dec. 20 statement on X, the company said it provides heating for approximately 80,000 residents through a forward-thinking approach…
BTC’s rise to record highs earlier this week is expected to allow miners to extend their November profitability into December, according to a report by investment bank Jefferies on Wednesday. Bitcoin mining economics improved in November as the average price of…
Bitcoin’s recent price surge has driven up mining equipment costs, with Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei district—a global hub for crypto hardware—seeing a notable 30% price hike. According to a report by Wen Wei Po, the price of the Antminer S21 335T, a mining…
Bitcoin’s price surge drives mining machine demand, causing price hikes and severe supply shortages globally. Popular mining machines like Antminer S21 see a 30% price jump as global investors buy in bulk for Bitcoin mining profits. Low electricity costs in regions…
It’s no surprise that DeFi and crypto mining have become increasingly popular in recent years. As the world shifts towards more digital and decentralized forms of currency, the demand for cryptocurrencies continues to rise. However, trading and investing in crypto can…
NiceHash, a leading cryptocurrency mining platform, has announced it is moving its headquarters from the British Virgin Islands to Zug, Switzerland, based on information received by Finbold on Wednesday, December 18. The strategic relocation will align NiceHash’s operations with Switzerland’s solid…
Cango Inc., a Shanghai-based automotive transaction service platform, announced that it had completed the $256M cash-settled acquisition of on-rack crypto mining machines with 32 EH/s of hashrate from Bitmain. The company had previously announced this acquisition on November 6, together with…
Leading US publicly-listed Bitcoin (BTC) miners from Wall Street are strengthening their financial positions through significant capital raises as Bitcoin trades above $108,000. Industry heavyweights CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) and Bitfarms (NASDAQ: BITF) announced major financial moves to fuel their expansion plans.…
The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from…
The crypto mining sector witnessed significant economic improvements in December, with mining profitability reaching its highest levels in seven months. The hashprice, a key metric for daily profitability of the publicly listed Wall Street Bitcoin Miners, increased by 5% since November’s…
Bitcoin mining is becoming an unexpected solution to Europe’s energy problems, according to a Forbes report. During the energy crisis, miners are helping stabilize electricity grids and use extra energy that would otherwise go to waste. Although Bitcoin mining is often…