Texas Mayor Ward Roddam Reveals How Bitcoin Resurrected Rockdale’s Economy

Ward Roddam, mayor of the City of Rockdale in Texas, explained how the arrival of bitcoin mining revitalized the city’s economy. In a recently published opinion piece, Roddam noted that bitcoin miners took advantage of the energy infrastructure left by Alcoa, an aluminum plant that closed in 2008 due to rising energy costs and regulations. … Read more

Bitcoin Is Digital Oil Well Fueling Rural Texas Economic Revival, Mayor Says

Mayor Ward Roddam of Rockdale, Texas, sees bitcoin mining as the key to his town’s resurgence after the devastating closure of its largest employer, Alcoa. Comparing it to Texas’ oil boom, Roddam highlights how this modern technology is creating jobs, boosting revenue, and funding essential services. With over $1 billion in investments, bitcoin mining could … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Terawulf Offloads 25% Stake in Equity to Bolster AI and HPC Operations

Bitcoin miner Terawulf Inc. has completed the sale of its 25% stake in the Nautilus Cryptomine joint venture for approximately $92 million. The company said this week that it intends to use the proceeds to expand its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure at its Lake Mariner facility. Crypto Mining Firm Terawulf Sells … Read more

MARA Purchases Bitcoin in September, Expands Hashrate, and Holds Mined BTC

MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners traded on the public market, acquired 192 BTC in September, while also holding onto all the bitcoin it mined during the month. MARA Strengthens Mining Operations, Grows Bitcoin Reserves to 26,842 This week, the publicly listed bitcoin (BTC) mining company MARA (Nasdaq: MARA) highlighted several operational improvements for … Read more

Cleanspark CEO Predicts Bitcoin $200K Peak Within 18 Months

Cleanspark CEO Zach Bradford predicts a dramatic rise in bitcoin’s value, forecasting a peak near $200,000 within the next 18 months. His outlook suggests rapid growth followed by stability, driven by bitcoin’s current price behavior and broader market dynamics. He also links the U.S. presidential election to potential price surges, while emphasizing the advantages of … Read more

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