Tag Archives: Bitcoin Mining

Since bitcoin first emerged on the scene, many have argued that the process of mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has caused the environment a lot of trouble. Many claim that the mining process requires far too much electricity, and that the energy being wasted on such frivolous operations is contributing to climate change and other environmental hazards.Does Bitcoin Mining Use a Lot of Energy? Well, It’s Complicated…In the past, many studies have been produced on this. It is often...

Hey Informanten, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 980. Im heutigen Video geht’s um folgende Themen: Nur noch 2,5 Mio. Bitcoin übrig, Grayscale hält 2,6 Prozent der Bitcoin-Umlaufmenge & KuCoin Hack bei $200,000,000 Dollar. 1.) Es wird knapp – Nur noch 2,5 Mio. Bitcoin übrighttps://de.cointelegraph.com/news/only-25-million-bitcoin-left-to-mine 2.) Grayscale hält jetzt 2,6 Prozent der...

Here’s an interesting notion. On paper, bitcoin and crypto miners have appeared to be suffering as of late. The industry has fallen into a pit of blackness following the spread of the coronavirus pandemic as it is not considered a “necessary” field the same way restaurants and grocery chains are.Bitcoin Miners Earned a Lot of Money Last MonthAnd yet in August, according to a new report, bitcoin and cryptocurrency miners have allegedly made well over $300 million. Despite the pandemic, despite...

The coronavirus pandemic has proven rather devastating to the bitcoin mining community. Many have had to shut themselves down given that they are not considered essential businesses. However, some of these companies – like Layer1 – are finding new ways to make a profit while the virus continues to meander across the globe, and these ways are proving to be quite innovative.Layer1 Is Staying Innovative – and ProfitableSeveral cryptocurrency mining firms – such as Digital Farms in California –...

Barry Silbert – crypto entrepreneur and the leader of the Digital Currency Group (DCG) – has announced that he is looking to remove some of the heavy bitcoin business that’s been going on in China and move it back to the United States. How will he do this? Through a company he’s created called Foundry, via which he will invest roughly $100 million into mining operations situated throughout North America.Barry Silbert: Now Is the Time for the U.S. to ShineThe fact that China has become so...

The fact that China has become such a big “bitcoin nation” over the past several years is worrying to some. They are concerned that the country could potentially take over the space, which would ultimately mean the end of bitcoin and crypto as we know it.Is China Getting Too Powerful in the BTC Space?As it stands, China controls much of the global mining power. That means that most mining operations in the world either make their home in China or are powered by Chinese businesses or firms....

The Inner Mongolia region of China is a prime hotspot for bitcoin miners. The energy is cheap and plentiful, so if you’re looking to potentially be part of the extraction process for new coins, this is probably the place to do it in.China Takes Quick ActionHowever, if you show up to do business within this region, make sure you don’t lie on your application form, and always be clear about who you are and what you’re looking to accomplish. Approximately 21 mining farms – including those of...

Riot Blockchain has announced that it has signed a $17.7 million purchase with China’s Bitmain – the largest and most dominant crypto mining firm in the world – and that it will buy more than 8,000 next generation Antminer machines to extract new coins.Riot Blockchain Is Expanding Its HorizonsAccording to the terms of the purchase, Bitmain will deliver approximately 2,000 machines per month to Riot Blockchain beginning in January of next year and ending four months later in April. Riot is a...

According to a new op-ed by Chris Larsen – the co-founder and executive chair of Ripple – the United States is losing the tech war against China and other nations.Chris Larsen: China Holds a Strong PositionRipple is presently the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap after bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. According to Larsen, nations such as China are way ahead when it comes to cryptocurrencies and are potentially putting lots of money into ensuring miners have everything they need to stay...

New York is a growing hotspot for bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining companies like Greenidge Generation.New York – Where Bitcoin Miners Never SleepOften, New York is known for being a rather expensive place. The real estate alone attracts only the rich and famous, while a bowl of soup in an upscale Manhattan restaurant is likely to cost $100 or more. New York may be pricier than other places, but its upstate region appears to offer some relatively cheap energy, which makes it a prime location...