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Compass Mining Energizes 3,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs at Iowa Facility

DIGIT — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:46:14 +0000

Compass Mining has powered up 3,000 bitcoin mining machines at its newly partnered hosting facility in Iowa. The company also plans to install 1,000 more machines in September. Compass Mining Scales Iowa Facility The bitcoin mining operator Compass Mining shared that it has energized 3,000 machines at the new site, with plans for an additional […]

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Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Acquire Stronghold Digital Mining in $125 Million Merger

DIGIT — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:30:16 +0000

On Wednesday, Bitfarms Ltd. announced plans to acquire Stronghold Digital Mining Inc. in a stock-for-stock merger valued at approximately $125 million, along with the assumption of $50 million in debt. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, aims to expand Bitfarms’ energy portfolio in the U.S. and integrate power generation capabilities […]

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Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Expands Power Capacity at Texas Data Center

DIGIT — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:20:41 +0000

Iris Energy Limited has announced an increase in its power capacity at the Childress site in Texas from 600 megawatts (MW) to 750 MW. This expansion follows approval from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and an amended connection agreement with American Electric Power (AEP). Iris Energy Expands Texas Operations On Wednesday, Iris Energy […]

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Greenidge Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations in Mississippi

DIGIT — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:50:57 +0000

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has expanded its bitcoin mining operations with a new site in Mississippi. The site, which went live on July 1, 2024, features 2,400 bitcoin miners and is expected to increase capacity further in the coming months. Greenidge Adds 2,400 Bitcoin Miners to New Mississippi Facility Greenidge (Nasdaq: GREE) acquired the 12-acre […]

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Bitcoin Mining Firm Bitdeer Partners With Ohio Port Authority for 570 MW Expansion

DIGIT — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:43:07 +0000

Bitdeer Technologies Group has signed a lease agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority to secure an additional 570 megawatts (MW) of power capacity. This expansion brings Bitdeer’s total global capacity to 2.5 gigawatts (GW). Bitdeer Expands Power Capacity With New Partnership in Ohio Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed company, has leased land at the Hannibal Industrial […]

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Bitfarms expands into Pennsylvania amid Riot’s growing stake

DIGIT — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:11:25 +0000

Bitfarms announces U.S. expansion in Pennsylvania, while Riot Platforms increases its ownership stake in the company to 14%.

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Russia May Take Up 18% of Bitcoin Hashrate in Next Big Migration of Crypto Miners, Experts Say

DIGIT — Mon, 08 May 2023 05:04:55 +0000

Increasing regulatory pressures, tax burden and energy costs in countries like the U.S. and Kazakhstan are likely to result in a new great migration of crypto miners, Russian analysts believe. Under such a scenario, Russia has what it takes to occupy up to 18% of the global bitcoin hashrate, they claim. Russia May Attract Half […]

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Russia Takes Second Place Rank by Power Capacity in Crypto Mining, Reports

DIGIT — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:30:41 +0000

Russia is now ranking second in terms of energy capacities engaged in the extraction of cryptocurrencies, new data suggests. Despite persisting regulatory uncertainty and the negative effects of sanctions, the amount of power devoted to the sector has been growing, reaching record highs this year. 1 GW of Electrical Power Involved in Crypto Mining in […]

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