Crypto mining firm Clean Spark is purchasing a whole new bitcoin mining facility in the city of Mawson, Georgia. The business – which is being sold for approximately $33 million – will help Clean Spark by increasing its hash rate to about 1.3 exahashes per second. Clean Spark Is Building Its Empire The topic of crypto mining continues to be a controversial one. Without mining, there would be no crypto. We all know that by now. For the most part, unless something like...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary Isn’t Worried About the Crypto Crash
Millionaire investor and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary is convinced the recent crypto crash is a good thing. Kevin O’Leary: The Crypto Crash Isn’t Something to Worry About In an interview, O’Leary stated that the digital currency industry falling apart at press time is making it so that bad crypto businesses are forced to leave the fray. He also said that once regulation is in place, the price of bitcoin is going to increase by four times its present size. O’Leary...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary Isn’t Happy About Biden’s Crypto Order
Last week, Joe Biden issued a crypto-related executive order. It was allegedly designed to ensure agencies in the U.S. could study the effects and risks associated with digital currencies and begin implementing needed regulation. The order also potentially opened the door to a national digital currency for the U.S. For the most part, traders and analysts seemed to like the fact that the order was giving crypto regulation its start, but for men like Kevin O’Leary of...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary: BTC Is Nothing Without Institutions
Kevin O’Leary – the legendary investor of “Shark Tank” fame – is telling traders that they shouldn’t get their hopes up on bitcoin unless more institutions feel comfortable enough with the asset. Kevin O’Leary Thinks Institutions Make All the Difference The argument surrounding bitcoin’s abilities are typically centered on institutions. Over the past few years, companies like software giant MicroStrategy and payment processing firm Square have invested billions of...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary Compares Bitcoin to Microsoft
The Canadian businessman and television personality – Kevin O’Leary – views bitcoin as a coin, currency, and software. He believes that having exposure to BTC is the same as holding positions in giant corporations such as Microsoft or Yahoo. In addition, O’Leary predicted that BTC could surge to $300,000 once there is regulatory clarity in the industry. Bitcoin Is Like the Big Players Numerous celebrities have changed their stance on bitcoin over the years, and Kevin O’Leary...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary Invests in Crypto Only After Discussions With Regulators
The prominent TV personality – Kevin O’Leary – said he would not invest in cryptocurrencies before consulting with regulators first. To him, the space lacks clarity, and watchdogs are the ones to say “what is possible and what isn’t.” The celebrity investor added he is keen on the following blockchain projects: Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and Hedera (HBAR), hinting they could “win long term.” Not Like a ‘Crypto Cowboy’ Kevin O’Leary – also known as Mr. Wonderful as one of...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary Discusses ETH and Crypto Regulation
Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful on “Shark Tank,” has always been around to discuss his thoughts and ideas on cryptocurrency. Kevin O’Leary Always Has Something to Say Not too long ago, the famed investor commented that he would no longer be purchasing any more bitcoin mined in China given that the country was not known for employing green methods when it came to mining crypto. This was all before China embarked on an anti-mining crusade that would ultimately see all...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary Explains Why Institutions Aren’t in Crypto Yet (Exclusive Ft. WonderFi’s Ben Samaroo)
CryptoPotato got the chance to interview the popular investor Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, from his performance on Shark Tank, where he’s one of the sharks. O’Leary talks about some important considerations for our industry, such as portfolio diversification, ESG concerns, institutional involvement (and why it’s not there yet), and some of his most recent investments, such as WonderFi. We’re also joined by Ben Samaroo, founder at WonderFi, who talks about the...
Read More »June Saw Profits for Crypto Miners Take Heavy Dips
The month of June marked a turning point for the world of crypto and bitcoin mining, and it looks like revenue for miners has begun to slip. Crypto Miners Are Losing Out On Funds Both bitcoin and Ethereum miners reported a drop in earnings throughout June 2021. Profits fell by as much as 42 percent from May, which saw those involved in extracting new units garner a whopping $1.45 billion in crypto-based profit. By contrast, June only produced $839 million in profit for...
Read More »Kevin O’Leary: BTC Will Be Bigger Than Stocks
Kevin O’Leary – aka Mr. Wonderful on the television show “Shark Tank” believes that bitcoin could eventually overpower the stock market. Kevin O’Leary: Sustainability Will Make a Big Difference His sentiment comes from the sudden shift that many bitcoin miners are making. Initially, bitcoin was the subject of much concern and disgust amongst environmentalists, who claimed that the extraction process behind bitcoin was contributing to severe atmospheric destruction....
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