Texas
Bitcoin Mining Startup Blockmetrix Raises $43M in Series B Round
The company had previously raised $7 million that went into deploying more than 1,000 mining rigs.
Why Texas Winter Storm Had 'Positive Impact' on Bitcoin Mining Operations
Justin Baillard, CEO of Wyoming-based Bitcoin energy solutions provider JAI Energy, discusses the "very positive" impact of Texas' winter storm on the Bitcoin network, and what it reveals about the state's power grid. "[The storm] does show that miners can provide a base load for the grid," Baillard said. "There's really not a better option to do it with, other than bitcoin mining." Plus, why his firm is accumulating BTC "as much as possible."
Exploring the Impact of Texas Winter Storm on Crypto Mining Operations
A number of crypto miners in Texas are already shutting down some or all of their operations as the region awaits an Arctic blast that is likely to test the state’s power grid this week. CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses what this means amid increased focus on the mining community’s energy consumption.
Texas Crypto Miners Shuttering Operations as Winter Storm Approaches
Riot Blockchain is among the companies on storm watch and looking to help protect the state’s power grid.
Could Texas Be a World Leader in Crypto?
Texas Bitcoin Foundation launched last week to lead original research and educate the public about bitcoin’s social and economic impacts. Executive Director Natalie Smolenski shares insights into the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and what it’s found about bitcoin so far. Plus, the state of crypto in Texas.
Iris Energy Secures 600MW Connection for Texas Bitcoin Mine
The Texas facility will boost the miners' total hashrate to 15.2 EH/s in 2023.
Power Management Firm Lancium Signs $2.4B Data Center Development Deal
The construction of the data center, which will focus on bitcoin mining and other energy-intensive applications, will start in the first quarter of 2022.
Ex-perfuradores de campos petrolíferos veem forças unidas no setor de energia e na mineração de Bitcoin
Se os fundadores da mineradora de Bitcoin JAI Energy estiverem certos, as duas indústrias são uma combinação ideal.
Колишні бурильники нафтових родовищ бачать, що енергетичний сектор і видобуток Bitcoin об’єднують зусилля
Якщо засновники Bitcoin майнера JAI Energy мають рацію, ці дві галузі ідеально підходять.
Former Oilfield Drillers See Energy Sector and Bitcoin Mining Joining Forces
If the founders of bitcoin miner JAI Energy are right, the two industries are an ideal match.