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Perché alcuni sviluppatori Bitcoin affermano che i laser possono ridurre i costi energetici del mining

I sostenitori sostengono che la “proof-of-work ottica” migliorerebbe la distribuzione geografica dell’hashrate e placherebbe i timori di una reazione negativa legata al 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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T chiamatelo un ritorno: l'improbabile ascesa del mining Bitcoin domestico

Nonostante l'aumento di popolarità, il mining Bitcoin domestico rappresenta solo una piccola fetta della torta complessiva del settore.

(CoinDesk/Melody Wang)

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La Bielorussia attirerà i minatori Cripto tra sanzioni e guerra Russia-Ucraina?

Nonostante le favorevoli condizioni commerciali, l'ambiente politico di un paese può scoraggiare il capitale internazionale. Questo pezzo fa parte della Mining Week di 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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Vendite mensili del minatore Cripto Argo, la produzione Bitcoin è scesa a causa della difficoltà più elevata e della tempesta invernale

Anche il margine di mining di Argo Blockchain a febbraio si è ridotto rispetto al mese precedente.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

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Un'industria mineraria Bitcoin sana negli Stati Uniti potrebbe generare entrate fiscali significative

Gli afflussi di entrate fiscali dalle società di mining Bitcoin potrebbero rappresentare una manna significativa per il governo degli Stati Uniti. Questo articolo fa parte della Tax Week di CoinDesk.

(Sharon McCutcheon/Unsplash)

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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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