Mining
Kevin O’Leary on His White House Meeting with Lawmakers, Lummis’ Pro-Crypto Bill
“Shark Tank” co-host and O’Shares ETFs Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “First Mover” to share his insights on the current state of global crypto regulation. O’Leary examines a bill in the European Union addressing proof-of-work mining, along with the Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposed by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).

GEM Mining CEO on Rising Global Hashrate Amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
John Warren, GEM Mining CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain why the global hashrate for bitcoin mining is increasing while the Russia-Ukraine conflict causes political disturbance throughout the world. Plus, a conversation on the differences between publicly traded mining companies and private ones and GEM’s plans to launch another 14,000 miners.

Hive Blockchain to Buy Intel Mining Chips That Could Increase Hashrate by 95%
Mining firm Hive Blockchain has agreed to purchase Intel’s new mining chips, claiming that they can increase its aggregate bitcoin mining hashrate by as much as 95%. “The Hash” discusses the significance of Intel’s entry into the crypto space and what it means for the larger conversation about ESG concerns vocalized by politicians like Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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.

The Debate on Whether or Not China’s Crypto Mining Ban Is Worsening Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact
A new study published in Joule claims that bitcoin’s environmental impact has worsened since China’s 2021 ban on cryptocurrency mining because miners moved their operations to countries with less renewable energy. “The Hash” dissects this report, comparing its findings with statistics from the Bitcoin Mining Council while also considering the human rights value of uncensorable money as seen in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Bitcoin Mining Can Generate Significant Tax Revenue
As part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week coverage, Research Analyst George Kaloudis shares insights on how the IRS can collect tax revenue from crypto miners.

Stronghold Digital Mining CEO Responds to Sen. Warren’s Letter Inquiring About Energy Use
As rising concerns about bitcoin’s carbon footprint have called for more environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly mining, Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote to several miners, including Stronghold Digital Mining, in January inquiring a report on energy usage.

La dificultad de la minería de Bitcoin alcanza un nuevo récord histórico
Es probable que la medida de la dificultad de la minería de Bitcoin continúe alcanzando niveles récord hasta bien entrado 2022.
