Hydroelectric Dam in New York Repurposed as Crypto Mining Farm

A hydroelectric dam in eastern New York State is being converted into a dedicated crypto mining farm, taking advantage of low-cost, renewable energy, according to Dpw Holdings whose subsidiary is building the mining farm. Anteater miners, equipped with ASIC bitcoin mining chips developed by Samsung and Innosilicon, will be used on the site, the company … Read more

Norwegian Bitcoin Firm Faces Potential Shutdown Over Noise Levels

Bitcoin mining can be a lucrative venture under the right circumstances. Most countries around the world lend themselves to this type of activity, including Norway. Unfortunately, it seems one particular operation may be shut down because it is generating too much noise for surrounding residents. Noise Is an Issue for Bitcoin Miners When it comes … Read more

Another Japanese Company Developing 7nm Bitcoin Mining Equipment

Besides GMO Internet, another Japanese company is working on producing 7nm mining equipment. Triple-1 has been working on its 7nm bitcoin mining chips and expects to start shipping the equipment in November, shortly after GMO expects to start shipping its 7nm miners. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Developing 7nm Mining Equipment … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Slides Up a Notch, but Growth Is Subjective

At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,400. This is about $50 higher than where it stood yesterday. It’s easy to jump into the fray and assume that maybe, just maybe the market is improving once again, but we’ve seen this too many times to enter this conclusion so suddenly. Sadly, bitcoin – … Read more

Vietnamese Stop Importing Bitcoin Mining Rigs as Import Ban Looms

Vietnamese businesses and individuals have stopped importing bitcoin mining equipment into the country since the beginning of July, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department. This follows the government’s efforts to pass a law banning the import of bitcoin mining rigs into Vietnam. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Mining … Read more

Bitcoin Mining Firm Begins Building Its Own Power Substation

Cryptocurrency mining has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Experts and analysts often point to the vast electricity usage associated with this business. To counter those concerns, DMG Blockchain is now building its own electrical substation. It’s a very remarkable decision that could usher in a new era of Bitcoin mining. Another Smart Move … Read more