Mining

When energy-hungry AI comes to steal the watts from bitcoin, things heat up in data centers! And the miners, they dig... to stay connected.

In a few days, one of the key indicators of the robustness of the Bitcoin network experienced a striking turnaround. On August 8, the hashrate reached a historic peak before declining sharply, a sign of a sudden adjustment in the computing power mobilized to secure the blockchain. This reversal, occurring while BTC still hovers near its annual highs, rekindles debates on the balance between technical performance and economic constraints for mining specialists.

MARA Holdings, American Bitcoin mining giant, plans to acquire 64% of Exaion, a subsidiary of EDF specializing in data centers and artificial intelligence. This operation, estimated at 168 million dollars, reflects the group's desire to diversify its revenue sources while strengthening its BTC accumulation strategy.

The Qubic network (QUBIC) surprised by temporarily reaching 52.72% of Monero’s (XMR) total hashrate, with a computing power of 3.01 GH/s. This technical performance, although brief, shows the power of this project.

Is bitcoin undervalued? A key indicator, the "Energy Value" from Capriole Investments, estimates that its "fair value" reaches 167,800 dollars, 45% above its current price. Designed by Charles Edwards, this model is based on the energy power used by the network. The unprecedented gap it reveals revives the debate about the true valuation of the asset and the market's ability to close this gap in the coming months.

The Bitcoin network has just crossed a new milestone with a mining difficulty reaching an all-time high of 127.6 trillion. While this figure indicates enhanced security, it raises crucial questions about the sector's economic balance. Between maintained profitability and a frantic technological race, does this escalation mark the beginning of a new era of mining?

Bitcoin miners generated $1.66 billion in July, a record since the 2024 halving. Profitability, difficulty, projections: the mining economy is undergoing major changes. Discover the key figures, trends to watch, and what August holds.

While the price of bitcoin is holding steady, its mining difficulty is climbing sky-high: a technical record that may hide more gold than speculation…

As distrust settles in the crypto ecosystem, Pi Network fuels tensions with a controversial decision: a voluntary token lockup in exchange for a mining bonus that can rise up to 200%. In a context of free-falling prices and lethargic liquidity, the initiative provokes the outrage of a community already tested by technical delays and the lack of use cases.

Argo Blockchain risks delisting from Nasdaq after its shares fell below $1 for over 30 days, sparking investor concerns.

Bitcoin’s computational power has recorded an uptick in the previous day, surging close to previous levels—a trend that is viewed as a net positive for miners. As the higher hash rate boosts the blockchain’s security and robustness, miners benefit from increased profits.

In a world where Bitcoin mining seems reserved for industrial giants, a solitary miner has just defied the odds. With a simple machine and a good dose of perseverance, he earned $373,000 by solving a block all on his own. A rare achievement that reminds us that, in the realm of Bitcoin, boldness still has its place.

Mara Holdings, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining firms, has released a bold financing plan: the company aims to raise up to $1 billion through a debt sale to support its Bitcoin acquisition strategy and operational needs.

A new survey by Bitcoin mining platform GoMining shows a surprisingly large knowledge gap among crypto users, one that may be slowing mainstream adoption. Despite being valued at over a trillion dollars, Bitcoin is still a mystery for most of its users. The GoMining survey, conducted among over 2,600 respondents across North America and Europe, found that more than 70% of Bitcoin users don’t feel confident explaining how it works.

Digital asset exchange Bitfinex has spotted an interesting trend: grassroots demand for Bitcoin has outpaced supply. Bitfinex’s recent findings come at a time when the apex asset continues to carve strong upward price trajectories amid interest from top industry players. More so, this supply shock indicates the growing appeal of the OG crypto among new market participants despite its high value.

While Moscow electrifies its farms and Beijing mines quietly, Washington subtly pulls the strings: but who is really pulling the strings of bitcoin in this strange energy game?

Bitcoin may be trading near all-time highs, but on-chain activity shows very different things. Despite BTC hovering around $109,000, the network’s mempool, the queue of unconfirmed transactions waiting to be included in a block, is almost empty. As of Saturday, fewer than 5,000 transactions were waiting in line. That's dramatically lower than the 150,000+ seen during Bitcoin’s last major run-up in late 2024.

While Bitcoin mining now seems to be reserved for industrial giants equipped with powerful ASICs, an improbable feat challenges this logic. A solo miner, armed with only 2.3 PH/s, mined a block on his own via Solo CK, earning about $350,000. This almost impossible statistical achievement recalls the more open beginnings of the network. In an increasingly centralized ecosystem, this isolated victory revives the fundamental question: is the Bitcoin network still accessible to independents?

The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to subsidize electricity for crypto mining operations, citing concerns over market distortions and energy infrastructure strain.

It had been a long time since Bitcoin miners had been caught off guard by such a mining difficulty adjustment.

The Norwegian government is considering temporarily suspending new bitcoin mining operations. This drastic measure, motivated by energy concerns, could reshape the landscape of European mining.

The American Bitcoin mining industry is going through a critical period. Between archaic tax regulations and growing economic pressure, miners are now demanding fair treatment compared to their counterparts in traditional commodities.

As Bitcoin enters a new phase of maturity, an unexpected phenomenon redefines its scarcity: every day, more BTC become inactive for ten years or more than new coins are mined. A silent but consequential reversal.

Driven by the promise of mining accessible from a smartphone, Pi Network had successfully mobilized a vast community. However, as volumes explode on centralized exchanges and official announcements struggle to convince, the project is going through an unstable period. Now, enthusiasm is giving way to doubts, fueled by opaque decisions and communication deemed disappointing. A strategic turning point seems inevitable, or else one of the most closely followed projects in the crypto sphere may disappear.

"While Bitcoin is catching its breath after a mining sprint, some miners are playing the capitalist ants. Not fools: produce, hold, and wait for it to soar. A strategy... not so cryptic."

Saylor assures us: the crypto winter is over. But when Bitcoin climbs to new heights, who picks up the shovels, and above all… who sells the picks?

Tether is set to open-source its Bitcoin Mining OS (MOS) by the fourth quarter of 2025. The move aims to make Bitcoin mining more accessible by allowing smaller operators to manage their own mining systems without relying on external software or services.

An unknown geek, armed with rented hash, snags $330,000 in bitcoin. Technical coincidence, bluffing move, or a silent revolution under the bits of solo mining?