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Bitcoin is selling like hotcakes, miners are overwhelmed producing five times less than demand. Beware of the bubble!

When Bitcoin's hash rate plays yo-yo, miners risk their shirts between energy costs and competition.

Poutine has just signed a historic bill for crypto mining in Russia. We tell you everything in this article.

The Bitcoin network difficulty spikes by 14%: BTC miners juggle costs, awaiting better days.

Bitcoin is experiencing an impressive rebound. The value of the flagship crypto has increased by 29% since July 5 to reach a peak of €68,000. This sudden recovery is generating enthusiasm among investors. Above all, it is reigniting interest in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin: The Reduced Role of Miners and the Rise of Institutional Actors in Energizing the Market

By combining bitcoin mining and AI data centers, miners are preparing for a future where bitcoin and AI coexist harmoniously.

Reducing mining rewards is causing bitcoin miners to capitulate, signaling a potential price floor and future rebound.

Bitcoin, often perceived as an environmental scourge due to its energy consumption, could actually be an unsuspected ally in the fight against climate change. Margot Paez, an environmental activist and researcher at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, presents a bold and counterintuitive vision: Bitcoin could replace the traditional financial system and reduce the abusive exploitation of natural resources. This revolutionary perspective invites a reconsideration of established truths about crypto and its potential role in preserving our planet.

Bitcoin is now at the center of an environmental controversy. Greenpeace points out the harmful impact of BTC mining. Even more worrying, the NGO accuses Wall Street of financing this polluting industry.

The Chinese manufacturer of bitcoin miners is accused of deliberately causing some of its antminer models to produce more empty blocks.

El Salvador is the only country along with Bhutan to have the bright idea of mining bitcoins. Its harvest now reaches nearly 500 BTC.

PayPal is committed to an ecological approach by offering rewards to Bitcoin miners promoting responsible practices.

Russian companies are already using cryptocurrencies to avoid sanctions, while massive investments are being considered.

A killer bill for the American bitcoin industry has made its way to the US Congress. Are we on the brink of a new exodus?

Ethiopia is attracting more and more Chinese Bitcoin miners due to its low electricity costs and close ties with Beijing, offering a refuge for an industry seeking stability after disruptions in China.

The challenge behind the US Department of Energy's investigation into Bitcoin miners: a debate between innovation and regulation.

Latest news reports suggest that the European Union (EU) is planning to implement strict measures to regulate Bitcoin (BTC) mining activities in the old continent. It appears that the proposed regulation could potentially lead to a complete ban on these crypto operations. Explanations.

Bitcoin is as decentralized as its least decentralized gear. The pools, along with ASIC manufacturers, are a weak link.

Yesterday, Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) became the most traded American stock of the day, with an impressive volume of $327 million. Over 105 million shares of this Bitcoin mining company exchanged hands in 24 hours, surpassing heavyweight stocks like Tesla, Apple, and Amazon.

Russia is increasingly becoming one of the giants in crypto mining worldwide. This is evidenced by the news of the strategic expansion announced by the Russian mining firm BitCluster in the African continent. In January 2024, the company plans to expand to Ethiopia, where it intends to establish a state-of-the-art data center.

The hashrate of Bitcoin mining has just reached a new historical record, indicating enhanced network security.

Discover the impact of the Bitcoin halving on investors. Analysis of past events and anticipation of the crypto 2024 halving.

Amazon, the tech giant, has set its sights on Solana, promising a revolution in cloud technology and offering a launchpad to uncharted heights for blockchain. Meanwhile, a lone miner defies the odds by hitting the jackpot. Since NFTs made their way to Bitcoin, there's been a frenzy that's unsettling purists and pragmatists alike. Elon Musk clarifies his vision of Twitter without crypto, while Vitalik Buterin alerts us to the hidden risks of second-layer solutions. In the background, Tether swells its coffers and reaches peaks that challenge traditional institutions. Beyond the fray, Bitcoin and Ethereum outperform gold and traditional assets in 2023.

Although criticized for its carbon footprint, crypto mining, and bitcoin mining in particular, is a profitable business. It is dominated by large, financially powerful companies. But the operation remains accessible to a handful of independents, some of whom are renowned for their efficiency.

Lugano, 17 October 2023 – Gabbani, the esteemed Lugano-based hospitality company, is unveiling a new project that will help propel Lugano’s status as the leading European blockchain hub. This initiative combines sustainable energy practices with cryptocurrency mining and aims to harness the excess energy from Gabbani’s food production facilities for a…

About 6 months from now, the Bitcoin halving, which is the 'halving' of rewards given to miners working with the Bitcoin protocol, is set to take place. The Bitcoin halving has been the subject of various speculations and analyses, with discussions ranging from the potential price increase of BTC to the challenges miners might face, as well as systemic effects. JP Morgan predicts that this event will have a negative impact on the profitability of mining operations.

Between China and the United States, the hatchet has never been buried. The trade war initiated by the two superpowers in 2018 took on a different form a year later. Since 2019, analysts have renamed this Sino-American antagonism the 'technology war.' It began with a decree banning Chinese technologies meant for equipping American 5G companies. Packs of sanctions followed this restriction, unfortunately creating a boomerang effect. Electronic giants specializing in bitcoin mining chips like Intel and Nvidia are suffering.