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Russia will prioritize using its energy for social development instead of Bitcoin mining, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stressed that if there is a surplus in certain areas, this power can be supplied to legal and registered energy miners operating outside the “gray” zone. Russia Will Not Prioritize Supplying Energy … Read more
Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has responded to Riot Platforms’ allegedly misleading statements about a special meeting and potential acquisition. Bitfarms claimed that Riot refused to engage constructively and is attempting to buy Bitfarms at a discount for its own shareholders’ benefit. The board will review Riot’s proposal but shareholders do not need to take any … Read more
Blockstream is essentially selling four-year claims on the proceeds from its Bitcoin mining operations in exchange for funding. Go to Source
August 2024 represented the worst month for Bitcoin mining revenue since September 2023, with $827.56 million in fees generated. Go to Source
Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company’s transition to spot pricing. Iris Energy’s Bitcoin Mining Efficiency Leads to Output Growth In its August 2024 investor update, Iris Energy … Read more
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international payments and mining. He highlighted cryptocurrencies as effective payment methods, especially for small businesses, amid global … Read more
Despite a bump in mining difficulty and a drop in hashprice, Bitcoin’s total hashrate is still on the rise. In fact, on Wednesday it’s just 12 exahash per second (EH/s) away from reaching its peak of 677 EH/s, which was recorded on July 25. Bitcoin Mining Operations Push Through Lower Hashprice, Nearing Record Hashrate On … Read more
Bitcoin network difficulty, a closely related yet separate metric, is also at historically high levels and currently sits at 89.4 trillion. Go to Source
Mining revenues hit 12-month lows in August, according to Bitbo. Go to Source
August was the lowest revenue month for Bitcoin miners so far in 2024 and the worst revenue month since September last year. Go to Source