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Riot Platforms has broken its 15-month streak of holding all mined bitcoin, selling 475 BTC in April 2025 to support operations. The move signals a broader industry shift amid tightening mining margins post-halving. BTC Miner Riot Shifts Strategy, Sells Mined Coins to Fund Operations Riot Platforms has sold bitcoin for the first time in over … Read more
Bit Digital plans to raise up to $500 million through an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering. The offering will be facilitated by investment bank H.C. Wainwright & Co., which will earn a commission of up to 3% on shares sold. New Funding to Support Excursion Into High-Performance Computing Bitcoin mining firm Bit Digital has announced its … Read more
After four straight difficulty hikes beginning March 9, the Bitcoin network finally eased up—registering a 3.34% downward adjustment that offered miners a welcome moment of relief. Bitcoin Network Sees First Difficulty Drop After 4 Consecutive Rises Bitcoin’s difficulty declined for the first time since the March 9, 2025, increase, breaking a streak of four consecutive … Read more
Bitcoin miners brought in $40 million less in revenue during April than they did in March, marking the fourth straight month of dwindling returns since December as the sector continued its downward earnings trend. April Wrecks Bitcoin Miners Again—Revenue Slides for Fourth Month in a Row Though the dip wasn’t dramatic, it was nonetheless a … Read more
Terengganu police and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) dismantled a syndicate accused of stealing electricity to power illegal bitcoin mining operations in Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts on Tuesday, seizing 45 machines worth RM225,000. Police, TNB Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operations in Hulu Terengganu, Marang The joint operation, codenamed Op Letrik, targeted two premises—one in Bukit … Read more
The bitcoin-focused technology firm closed a $210 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures last October and is now implementing key expansion initiatives. Strategic Shift: Blockstream Carves out Mining and Hardware Divisions Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has announced that it will spin out its mining and ASIC divisions, establishing them as independent companies as part … Read more
Phoenix Group has expanded its Bitcoin mining operations in Ethiopia, securing an additional 52 megawatts, bringing its total capacity there to 132 megawatts and surpassing 500 megawatts globally across five countries. Development of New Site to Be Conducted in Stages The Abu Dhabi-based bitcoin miner, Phoenix Group, has secured an additional 52 megawatts (MW) of … Read more
The latest Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance report confirms the United States and Canada dominate global bitcoin mining, collectively controlling over 80% of reported activity. Bitcoin mining is now 52.4% reliant on sustainable energy, with hydropower (23.4%) and wind (15.4%) as leading sources. North America Dominance According to the latest Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance … Read more
Compass Mining has initiated operations at the first phase of its self-owned bitcoin mining facility in Iowa, the company announced on Tuesday. Compass Mining Powers Up First Phase of 30 MW Iowa Project The initial 8-megawatt (MW) phase of the 30 MW project is now online, with construction on remaining capacity set to begin in … Read more
A Coinshares report predicts Bitcoin’s network hashpower will likely reach 1 Zettahash per second (ZH/s) by July 2025. Reaching 1 ZH/s signifies enhanced network security and strong miner confidence. Bitcoin Hashrate at End of Q4 Ahead of Projection Bitcoin’s network hashpower is on track to reach the unprecedented milestone of 1 Zettahash per second (ZH/s) … Read more