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Report: Russian Authorities Propose Steep Fines for Crypto Miners Operating in Residential Apartments

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Russian authorities have reportedly proposed to impose hefty fines on suspected crypto miners operating from residential properties. Authorities may also consider including amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses which imposes liability on those misusing electricity. Proposed Measures Aimed at Curbing Rising Power Outage Cases Authorities in Russia have signaled their intention to pursue private … Read more

Bitcoin’s ‘Existential’ Challenge: Core Developer Warns of a New Era of Internal Struggles

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Bitcoin faces a pivotal period that echoes the past block size wars, according to Bitcoin Core contributor Matt Corallo. In a recent blog post, Corallo examines the ongoing struggles within the Bitcoin community that could determine the future of the pioneering cryptocurrency. From Freedom to Fragmentation In his latest blog post, Matt Corallo outlines the … Read more

Bitcoin Network Adjusts to Lower Fees and Reduced Hashrate After Latest Halving

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Based on the three-day simple moving average, Bitcoin’s hashrate has continued its downward trend, registering at about 550 exahash per second (EH/s). Following the halving, onchain costs have decreased significantly, with data indicating transfer fees ranging from $1.50 to $3.65 per transaction. Bitcoin’s Hashrate Slides 19% in 16 Days According to statistics, the three-day simple … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark’s Net Income Tops $126.7 Million in ‘Record-Breaking’ Quarter

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In the first quarter of 2024, Cleanspark, a U.S. bitcoin mining company listed on the stock market, reported revenues exceeding $111.8 million. The company’s net income for the same period was $126.7 million. Gary A. Vecchiarelli, the CFO of Cleanspark, partially attributes the company’s “record-breaking” performance to the surge in bitcoin prices. Impact of Bitcoin … Read more

Post-Halving, Bitcoin Difficulty Drops Significantly; Hashrate Dips Below 600 EH/s

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The Bitcoin network experienced its second difficulty adjustment post-halving and the most significant reduction this year. Additionally, the network’s total hashrate fell below the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) mark for the first time since late March. Bitcoin Network Sees Significant Reduction in Difficulty and Hashrate Over the forthcoming two weeks, Bitcoin miners will see … Read more

Genesis Digital Assets to Launch Flare Gas Powered Bitcoin Mining Site in Argentina

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Genesis Digital Assets, a leading digital miner, has partnered with YPF Luz, an Argentine power company, to receive power from a flare gas installation to operate a bitcoin mining site in Argentina. The data center facility, in the Bajo del Toro thermoelectric plant, will host 1,200 bitcoin miners. Genesis Digital Assets to Operate Flare Gas … Read more