Tag Archives: Bitcoin Mining

Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy fame is convinced that China is making a huge mistake by not allowing bitcoin operations to continue within its borders. Michael Saylor Is Critical of China’s Decisions Over the past few days, bitcoin has experienced something of a surge. It was trading for about $29,500 just over a week ago, and yet today, the currency has risen to roughly $36,000. While this is by no means a heavy boom, the currency is doing considerably better, and the...

China’s crackdown on bitcoin mining has caused severe damage to local businesses. Owners of small hydroelectric power plants have decided to put for sale their operations, promising that they can be used for BTC mining. Illegal BTC Mining in China to Go on? As it has become painfully clear for the cryptocurrency community, China doesn’t favor Bitcoin. The world’s most populated nation tends to reiterate its ban on the industry frequently, but this May, it took things a step...

The financial analyst and Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies – Christopher Wood – opined that the Chinese officials want no competition for its digital renminbi. That is why they enforced the crackdown on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies lately. China Cares About its CBDC Not Carbon Footprint Christopher Wood – the prominent financial analyst focused on the Asian market – surmised that there is more to the story behind China’s negative stance against crypto mining...

The effects of the Chinese crackdown on Bitcoin mining continue to harm the network as the hash rate has dumped to its yearly low of below 90 Ehash/sec. This comes just days before the next difficulty adjustment, which is expected to be one of the largest in BTC’s history. Bitcoin Hash Rate Drops to Yearly Lows The world’s most populated nation decided to intensify its hostile actions against the cryptocurrency industry in May this year when it went after Bitcoin mining....

Stronghold Digital Mining in Pennsylvania has managed to raise more than $100 million to establish a new firm. Stronghold Digital Is Carving the Way to Cleaner Mining The company has made a real name for itself during a time when bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining are the subjects of much controversy. Many analysts are convinced that bitcoin mining requires too much energy; that it boasts as large a carbon footprint as Las Vegas, Nevada, and that it consumes more...

During a recent interview with Bloomberg, the prominent BTC bull spoke about the adverse short-term effects of China’s recent crackdown on Bitcoin mining. While he acknowledged the hash rate and price declines, Saylor believes this ‘mistake’ from the Asian country will provide an excellent opportunity for others. As CryptoPotato reported previously, the world’s most populated nation intensified its crackdown on the cryptocurrency space this year. More specifically, the Asian...

Elon Musk – the South African entrepreneur behind billion-dollar companies such as Tesla and SpaceX – and Jesse Powell – the CEO of popular cryptocurrency exchange Kraken – are duking it out on Twitter, and the bitcoin price is taking it hard. Elon Musk and Jesse Powell Go Head to Head The fight began when Powell called out Musk over recent comments regarding the bitcoin mining process. Elon Musk had originally stated a few months ago that he would permit bitcoin...

Chicago is building itself up as a leader in the world of blockchain and crypto. The region already hosts a bitcoin ATM operator and a crypto mining facility and is looking to add a whole lot more to the mix. Chicago Is Becoming a Real Crypto Hub David Carman is a fintech consultant and board member with Global DCA, a crypto industry association in Chicago. He says that over the years, people within the city have grown to love digital assets, and the market itself is...

Iranian authorities have confiscated about 7,000 cryptocurrency mining machines. The latest development is in line with Iran’s crackdown on illegal bitcoin mining activities. According to Reuters on Tuesday (June 22, 2021), General Hossein Rahimi, Tehran police chief, revealed that the computer miners were found at an abandoned factory in Iran’s capital, which was used to carry out illegal cryptocurrency mining activities. The latest seizure is the largest ever carried out by...

The consequences of the nationwide Chinese crackdown on Bitcoin mining are more than evident in a few short weeks. The hashrate has dropped dramatically by nearly 50% from its peak, the number of daily issued coins has declined, and the Puell Multiple has reached a multi-month low. The Effects of the Chinese Crackdown Although Bitcoin has been banned in China for years, the Asian Superpower doubled down on its stance just recently. It went further this time by ordering...