BitMine is quickly becoming a leading force in the booming cryptocurrency mining industry. Most recently, it grabbed headlines when it placed a $250 million bet on Ethereum (ETH). This decree has brought about immense uproar from the crypto community. Some opponents praise it as a brilliant strategic masterstroke, while others...
Alright, let's talk about this Solana ETF. Everyone’s crazy, everybody’s screaming about “altcoin season” and this is the future and the rent is due. Before you get too excited and dive in deep, let’s slow down, back up and bring in some reality. Are we in a transformative moment for...
BitMine jumping all-in on Ethereum with a $250 million private placement? It’s either the creative genius move of the year, or they’re soon going to find out just how costly that mistake could be. The smart market’s first reaction – a spike in the company’s stock price – indicates a...
The cryptocurrency landscape is continually changing as new investment opportunities come onto the scene every day. One of the more popular recent developments is the upcoming Solana (SOL) ETFs, especially those that will integrate staking. These innovative financial products open the door for retail investors to access and invest in...
The United States has recently undergone a momentous change for cryptocurrency investment. It heralded the introduction of its very first staking-based crypto Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative ETF that’s based on Solana. It’s a big moment not just for Solana, but the digital asset market as a whole. Specifically,...
American Bitcoin’s new series of preferred shares have so far raised $220 million in initial funding through a private share issuance. The company has deep ties to the Trump family. It intends to leverage the majority of the capital to purchase Bitcoin and fund the acquisition of mining equipment. This...
Opening the week, the REX-Osprey Solana ETF is expected to debut. It would be the first Solana staking ETF to hit the U.S. market. The release comes after months of conjecture, regulatory back-and-forth, and repeated launch deadlines. The Solana blockchain has since blossomed into a diverse ecosystem home to various...
A 7.5% decrease in Bitcoin mining difficulty – the largest in nearly two years. It sounds like good news, right? More profitability for miners, less energy consumption. What if this apparently encouraging increase is a cause for concern? If not, it would be a sign of worse, more systemic issues...
The Bitcoin network evolves in real-time to ensure the viability and protection of its ecosystem. One of the most important mechanisms to do so is the mining difficulty adjustment. For the first time in two years, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just saw a big decrease. This article will break down what...
The SEC's latest delay on the Bitwise ETH staking ETF isn't just bureaucratic foot-dragging. It’s a big flashing red light indicating some very basic issues the crypto-Twitter echo chamber would like to pretend don’t exist. We're all excited about potential yield and mainstream adoption, but let's ditch the hopium for...
Crypto is getting complicated out there It’s like walking through a minefield. And as great as the potential rewards are, so too are the risks. In 2025, with the ever-evolving landscape of digital assets, knowing how to recover lost or stolen cryptocurrency is more critical than ever. This article, brought...
The crypto world, once the promise of a great decentralized finance future, is now starting to resemble the Wild West. It’s the equivalent of saying we’re discussing bank stagecoach hold-ups, but offering them through e-wallets. The numbers are staggering: almost $2 billion vanished in the first three months of this...
CEO pay at Bitcoin mines has soared, growing at a faster rate than the energy and tech industries. In 2024, median CEO compensation jumped to $14.4 million. This amount was more than double last year’s average of $6.6 million. This increase has generated controversy, especially when considered next to employee...
The numbers don't lie. From Q3 2023’s numbers alone, one can hear the cry of a power shift in Bitcoin mining. The US still controls enough, holding 35.425%. With China and Russia increasing their hash rate power, that dominance seems less secure. Or do we just happen to be observing...
The landscape of Bitcoin mining is always changing as countries compete for leadership in the global hashrate. Recently, Russia and most notably China have increased their mining power substantially. Here at home we are witnessing a modest reversal of fortune in that regard. In an article to follow, we’ll dive...
The fast-paced world of cryptocurrency is an exhilarating space full of opportunity, but it’s one filled with dangers. Inheriting or otherwise losing access to crypto assets through scams, hacks, or increased key security can be a user’s worst nightmare. KnowingCoin.com recognizes that making our way through this new landscape will...
The US share of Bitcoin mining recently fell back down to 35.425%, just under 36.025%. Though this change may seem minor, it could serve as a harbinger of greater changes to come within the industry. Change is coming and we’re thrilled to be leading the charge into a decentralized technological...
Perhaps no aspect of the global Bitcoin mining landscape has had a more remarkable transformation than the one seen in the third quarter of 2023. The United States has consistently ranked first in Bitcoin’s hash rate. Russia and China have had a low but mighty boom in mining just below...