According to Peak Mining, a subsidiary of Northern Data Group, the company has signed a contract with bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Microbt worth $ 150 million. This agreement will equip Peak Mining with 7 exahash per second (EH/s) of the latest next-generation BTC mining devices. Microbt and Northern Data’s Peak Mining Strike $ 150M Deal, Focus on Liquid-Cooling … [Read more...]
Report: Bhutan Commences Plan to Develop 600-Megawatt Bitcoin Mining Farm
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan along with its partner Bitdeer Technologies Group has reportedly kickstarted plans to develop a 600-megawatt crypto mining farm. Bitcoin mining in the kingdom is expected to “equip citizens to participate in the modern global economy from within Bhutan.” Bhutan’s Green and Affordable Power The Southeast Asian kingdom of Bhutan … [Read more...]
‘Lack of Finality’ — Single Mining Pool Commands 53% of Zcash’s Hashrate
Recent data shows a single mining pool controls more than 53% of the hashrate for the cryptocurrency network Zcash. On September 19, 2023, the crypto mining pool Viabtc had 4.2 giga solutions per second (GSol/s) of Zcash’s total 7.84 GSol/s hashrate. Electric Coin Co., which oversees the Zcash project’s codebase, acknowledged the issue Tuesday, citing a “lack of … [Read more...]
Microbt Plans to Launch Next-Gen Bitcoin Mining Machine With 1X Efficiency Rating
On September 19, 2023, Microbt, the manufacturer of bitcoin (BTC) application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining rigs, revealed its intentions to introduce an innovative mining machine with an efficiency rating of 1X joules per terahash (J/T). This announcement from Microbt closely follows Canaan’s recent release of the A1466I, which also claims an efficiency … [Read more...]
Bitcoin Mining Hits Toughest Era: Record Difficulty and Hashrate Peaks Define September 2023
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty hit a record high after increasing 5.48% to 57.12 trillion. This rise signifies the need for a significant amount of computational power to discover blocks. Meanwhile, the network’s hashrate also reached a record high this past week. Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps to 57 Trillion, Hashrate Spikes to Fresh New Highs On September 19, 2023, the … [Read more...]
SMI Vantage Expands Crypto Reach With New Bitcoin Mining Facility in Sarawak
The Singapore-based investment management and software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, SMI Vantage, plans to launch a bitcoin mining facility in the state of Sarawak in Borneo, Malaysia. The company has signed a rental agreement and anticipates operations to begin by the end of the third quarter. SMI Vantage Charts New Territory With Sarawak Bitcoin Mining Venture According to a … [Read more...]
Environmentalists Rally Against Crypto Mining Facility Renewal in New York, Citing Climate Concerns
Environmental advocates are redoubling their efforts to persuade New York officials to decline an air permit renewal for a cryptocurrency mining facility in North Tonawanda. They assert that the operation imperils residents’ quality of life and undermines the state’s climate objectives, as per a report by Mark Scheer for the Niagara Gazette. Battle Brews Over NY … [Read more...]
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 2.65%; Network Clocks Modest Uptick in Hash Price
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty experienced a 2.65% dip at block height 806,400, offering a slight reprieve for miners. This marks the first decline since July 26, when a 2.94% slide was recorded at block height 802,368. Bitcoin Miners See Relief With 2.65% Difficulty Drop and Rising Hash Price As of Tuesday evening, bitcoin (BTC) miners are … [Read more...]
Report: Huawei’s Kirin Chip May Have Been Accelerated by Bitcoin Mining Orders
A recent report by The Miner Mag suggests bitcoin mining orders might have sped up Huawei’s development of its new Kirin smartphone chip. The chip, which powers Huawei’s new Mate 60 Pro smartphone, was produced by China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) using its N+2 7nm process. Research Suggests Bitcoin Mining Boosted Huawei’s … [Read more...]
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption. Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin Energy Estimates Downward: Corrected Index Reflects More Accurate Power Consumption In a report … [Read more...]
Green Bitcoin Mining: Nodal Power Secures $13M for Landfill Gas Conversion
Utah-based Nodal Power, which specializes in turning landfill gas into energy for powering bitcoin (BTC) mining hubs, recently announced a successful $ 13 million seed round backed by strategic investors. Bryan Black, Nodal’s CEO, stressed the technology’s “potential to make a significant impact on local energy markets.” Nodal Power Raises $ 13M to … [Read more...]
Heatwave and Debt: Laos Suspends Crypto Mining Operations Amid Rising Power Demands
In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands. Furthermore, these mining operations have reportedly been defaulting on their debts. Laos’ Crypto Mining Grinds to a Halt Amid Energy … [Read more...]
Mining Bitcoin on Household Electricity Most Profitable in Asia, Study Finds
Despite significant variations in electricity rates and regulations, the Asian region as a whole has the lowest average cost of bitcoin mining for solo miners, new research shows. At the same time, the surge of energy prices due to Covid, heatwaves, and the war in Ukraine render bitcoin mining largely unprofitable throughout Europe. Mining 1 Bitcoin Would Cost $ 266 in … [Read more...]
Canaan Cuts Bitcoin Mining Power by 2 EH/s Amid US, Kazakhstan Challenges
Canaan, a leading high-performance computing firm and mining rig producer, recently disclosed hurdles set to dent its bitcoin mining activities and revenue from Q3 2023 onward. These setbacks primarily stem from diminished operational hours of their mining devices. This revelation comes hot on the heels of Canaan’s teaser about their “groundbreaking” mining … [Read more...]
UK Researchers Claim New Tech Supercharges Bitcoin Mining With 260% Faster Hash Detection, Slashes Energy Use
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (QBT), a research firm hailing from the U.K., purports to have spearheaded a revolutionary leap in bitcoin mining tech. They’ve unveiled certain methods that reportedly enhance the chances of pinpointing a winning hash. One such strategy, dubbed “Method B,” asserts it elevates the likelihood by a remarkable 260% compared to … [Read more...]
