Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Remains Relatively Resilient Post-Fed as Fiat Currencies Drop Against Dollar
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discuss this past week's top stories moving the crypto markets, including the Fed's announcement of raising interest rates, hedge funds pledging more capital to crypto, the impact of El Salvador's currency law, rising ESG concerns, China's crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations, and Taproot activation.
Saylor: We Must Counter ‘Misinformation’ About Bitcoin’s Environmental Damage
At Wednesday’s Bitcoin Mining Council meeting, Microstrategy CEO Michael Saylor said a key problem in the crypto space isn’t bitcoiners, but the negative headlines about mining. “The Hash” hosts react to Saylor’s concerns about “misinformation” in bitcoin mining, discussing the larger role of the Bitcoin Mining Council.
Sichuan Becomes Latest Chinese Province to Order Bitcoin Miner Shutdown
In China's Sichuan province, the world's largest hydro-powered bitcoin mining area, Ya'an is set to shut down mining operations. "The Hash" panel discusses China's continued crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations and what this latest development means for the bitcoin community.
Genesis Digital Assets achète 10 000 machines minières supplémentaires à Canaan
La commande doit être exécutée d'ici la fin du mois.
Bitcoin Tops $40K as Musk Says Tesla May Accept Crypto in Future
Bitcoin's price after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric car company would resume accepting bitcoin for payments once it can be mined with at least 50% green energy. "The Hash" panel reacts.
BTC Pops as Musk Says Tesla Will Resume Taking Bitcoin as Payment Once Miners Go 50% Green
"If Elon offers [miners] very cheap energy, obviously the incentive will be there for some miners to use," Compass Mining's research director Zack Voell said on "All About Bitcoin." Because for as long as mining has existed, miners only want one thing: cheap energy.
Michael Saylor: The US Dollar Will Be the Reserve Currency of the World and 'It Would Move on Bitcoin Rails'
MicroStrategy CEO and chairman Michael Saylor says the U.S. dollar will be the reserve currency of the world, and "it would move on bitcoin rails." Saylor also discusses buying more bitcoin with the $500 million bond sale his enterprise software company just completed, and he reacts to Elon Musk's tweet about Tesla supporting bitcoin if it becomes more environmentally friendly.
New York Crypto Mining Bill Dies in Assembly After Passing State Senate
An environmental protection bill that would have clamped down on bitcoin mining has died in the New York state assembly. "The Hash" team explains why this happened and what it means for the bitcoin mining community.
BTC Jumps as Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Could Accept Bitcoin Again
Bitcoin’s price has jumped as Elon Musk says Tesla could start accepting bitcoin again once crypto miners use more green energy. Genesis Volatility CEO Greg Magadini shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Concern
Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall addresses bitcoin's growing energy problem in light of recent developments around El Salvador exploring volcano-powered bitcoin mining and China's continued crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations. Plus, his comments on Argo's recent stock performance and outlook.