Bitcoin Mining
Mawson's Q4 Revenue Rises 79% From Q3
The bitcoin miner boosts its hashrate estimate for next year by 10%.
Don’t Call It a Comeback: The Unlikely Rise of Home Bitcoin Mining
Even with the surge in popularity, home bitcoin mining only accounts for a small slice of the industry’s overall pie.
Will Belarus Lure Crypto Miners Amid Sanctions, Russia-Ukraine War?
Despite favorable business conditions, a country’s political environment can deter international capital. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week
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.
Revisiting Bitcoin’s Energy ‘Problem’ in the Face of ESG Investment Mandates
Critics of Bitcoin’s energy use should consider its relative carbon density rather than the absolute amount of energy used.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops for Second Time in March
The decrease is likely a result of miners unplugging their machines due to high energy costs, said Compass Mining CEO Whitt Gibbs.
Riot Blockchain Sees 2022 as Year of Consolidation in Bitcoin Mining Sector
The Colorado-based miner beat analysts' estimates for 2021 sales due to a higher company hashrate and bitcoin price.
Russian Crypto Miners Brace for Sanctions Fallout Amid Ukraine Conflict
The ruble’s fall has made mining more profitable in Russia for now, but parts and shipping costs are set to rise.
Canaan Shares Surge as Company Authorizes up to $100M Buyback Program
The mining-rig computer maker says its new plan shows its confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
Bit Digital Has Deployed 39% of Its Crypto Mining Rigs in North America
The firm has shipped all of its machines out of China, but is waiting on hosting capacity to be completed.