Bitcoin mining difficulty just had a major 7.5% drop on Sunday — the biggest negative adjustment since July 2021. This decline occurred at block height 903,168. This was largely due to mining sites throughout the U.S.—especially in Texas—suspending operations because of early summer heatwaves. This change comes on the heels...
It’s no wonder, then, that bitcoin miners are actively diversifying their operations. They are currently looking for new applications in AI and grid stabilization to counteract the lost block rewards and decrease profitability. Yet, at Mining Disrupt 2025, that conversation focused on a paradigm shift. Speakers dove deep on Bitcoin...
The anticipated 9% decline in Bitcoin mining difficulty is more than just a statistically significant shift. It’s a flashing red light on the dashboard. This dramatic decline is an early warning of systemic weaknesses in the underlying Bitcoin network. While some hail it as a lifeline for struggling miners, I...
Norway, known for both its stunning natural beauty and forward-looking energy policies, is leading the charge. If it passes, as expected, it will make the country the first in Europe to impose targeted restrictions on crypto mining via data center regulation. This fall, the UK government intends to introduce a...
Is France about to pull off the impossible: turn a global environmental villain into a local sustainability hero? Amendment No. 547 seeks to include the activity of Bitcoin mining into national energy strategy of France. It’ll be a stroke of genius, or a calamity in the making. And honestly, it...
Meanwhile in France, legislators are looking to Bitcoin mining as a solution to the country’s longstanding issue of producing too much electricity. The country, which relies on nuclear plants for over 70% of its electricity, faces a unique challenge: it often produces more power than it can sell, leading to...
It’s no secret that the Bitcoin mining industry is currently going through—and deserves—a harsh come-to-Jesus moment. Transaction fees, which were once a juicy complement to block rewards, are hitting three-year lows. Despite Bitcoin’s current price hovering around $104,648, miners are making less money. The halving had just taken a heavy...
Okay, let's talk about Bitcoin. We've all seen the headlines: mining costs are up. According to recently released TheMinerMag report, the all-in median cost to mine a Bitcoin may exceed $70,000 by Q2 2025. The knee-jerk reaction? Panic! Smaller miners will suffer! It’s the end of the world as we...
Bitcoin miners are beginning to feel the squeeze now more than ever, as the network’s hashrate and mining difficulty continue to break all-time highs. This unprecedented growth creates immense stress on their business operations, affecting overall profitability and future investment plans.As of October 3, 2023, the Bitcoin mining network just...
Meanwhile, France is getting hot and heavy with Bitcoin mining, suggesting an evaluation by the government to see if it could strengthen the national energy grid. The concept is to capture excess electricity, largely from nuclear plants. This new initiative would have the ability to jumpstart blighted, former industrial areas....
Bit Digital, Inc. just made a surprising and positive turn from Bitcoin mining. The company has since shifted its attention to Ethereum staking, pulling the industry’s eyes along with it. This development is part of a widening strategy of moves by the company to pivot its focus. It deepens and...
Bit Digital is betting the farm. They’re promoting the sale of these shovels in order to purchase the lottery tickets. They're ditching Bitcoin mining, the digital equivalent of the California gold rush, for Ethereum staking, which, let's be honest, sounds a lot less rugged and a lot more…regulated. Whether this...
Alright, let’s be real. When I first learned that Bit Digital was abandoning Bitcoin mining in favor of Ethereum staking, I have to admit my first response was dubious. A company that’s been foundational to the build out… suddenly bailing? It sounded crazy. The further I dug, the more apparent...
Bitcoin mining is the integral process that serves as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. It’s how new bitcoins are generated, and it’s how transactions are confirmed and added to the public blockchain. To those unfamiliar with the crypto space, the word “mining” may seem a bit scary. Learning the...
The buzz is building. Look out BTC, altcoin ETFs are on their way! The SEC seems to be getting a little more friendly towards it, especially with regards to Solana. We're seeing applications amended, deadlines looming, and even whispers of BlackRock jumping into the XRP game after the Ripple case...
Let's be blunt. The Bitcoin gold rush? It’s increasingly shaping up to be a fool’s errand come 2025. This really is more than a small blip in profitability. That is a dramatic and potentially catastrophic turn in the risk-reward equation. The shiny allure of digital gold is masking a growing...
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Tired of the idea that your wealth is in the hands of people you can’t even influence? Let me tell you a secret: Bitcoin mining might just be your escape hatch. I know, I know, this sounds like something only tech sorcerers can comprehend, but...
The air is just crackling with excitement, right? Or maybe that’s just the Crypto Summer 2.0 that you can almost taste on the horizon. Forget the lukewarm spring we just had. This is about to be a full-blown heatwave, fueled by something even more potent than Bitcoin: Altcoins. And what's...