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Por qué algunos desarrolladores de Bitcoin dicen que los láseres pueden reducir los costos de energía de la minería

Los defensores sostienen que la “prueba de trabajo óptica” mejoraría la distribución geográfica del hashrate y calmaría los temores de un retroceso relacionado con el clima.

Lasers have shown promise in making computation more efficient. Plus, optical computation would fit the “laser eyes” meme popular among bitcoiners. (Illustration: Yunha Lee)

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No lo llamemos regreso: el improbable auge de la minería de Bitcoin desde casa

Incluso con el aumento de popularidad, la minería de Bitcoin desde casa solo representa una pequeña porción del pastel general de la industria.

(CoinDesk/Melody Wang)

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¿Bielorrusia atraerá a los mineros de Cripto en medio de las sanciones y la guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania?

A pesar de las condiciones comerciales favorables, el entorno político de un país puede disuadir al capital internacional. Este artículo es parte de la Semana de la Minería de CoinDesk

Regional turmoil notwithstanding, President Alexander Lukashenko's government is committed to attracting crypto miners, lawyers in Minsk say. (Illustration: Yunha Lee)

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US Small Towns vs. Crypto Miners: The Plattsburgh, NY Case Study

Plattsburgh, New York made headlines in 2018 when it became the first U.S. city to temporarily ban crypto mining. The moratorium was lifted ahead of schedule. CoinDesk traveled to the North Country to speak with local residents and public officials and get a firsthand look at how the city known for its dirt-cheap electricity is grappling with having cryptocurrency mining operators in their community. Doreen Wang reports.

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Las ventas mensuales de la empresa minera de Cripto Argo y la producción de Bitcoin cayeron debido a la mayor dificultad y la tormenta invernal

El margen minero de Argo Blockchain en febrero también se redujo con respecto al mes anterior.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

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Una industria minera de Bitcoin saludable en EE. UU. podría generar ingresos fiscales significativos

Los ingresos fiscales provenientes de las empresas mineras de Bitcoin podrían representar una ganancia inesperada significativa para el gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Este artículo es parte de la Semana de Impuestos de CoinDesk.

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NuMiner's 'Best in Class' Bitcoin Mining Rig Raises Red Flags

Many in the mining industry raised eyebrows when a previously unknown company, NuMiner, claimed to have created a bitcoin mining rig far superior to the industry standard. "The Hash" crew discuss the many new questions around the story, which Will Foxley says illustrates "this part of the industry still needing more maturation."

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Miners Offloading Holdings Could Have Contributed to Bitcoin’s Fall to $33K

Data from multiple sources show bitcoin miners sold part of their holdings over the past 30 days after months of accumulation. The weekend’s sale was the first for 2022 after a previous selling period in November, which could have contributed to a decline in bitcoin prices near $32,000. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF Approved for Nasdaq Listing

Valkyrie Funds has launched Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI) on the Nasdaq today, offering exposure to the stocks of bitcoin miners. Valkyrie Investments CIO and co-founder Steven McClurg shares his insights amid SEC further delaying its decision on approving Grayscale's spot bitcoin ETF. Plus, outlook for the global macro crypto market.

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Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expanded her inquiry of bitcoin miners’ energy usage and their environmental footprint, sending letters Thursday to six more miners, including Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital Holdings. In December, Warren wrote to Greenidge Generation. "The Hash" team reacts, discussing the industry implications in the wake of China's crypto mining crackdown.

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