Bitcoin Mining News

Bitcoin mining runs Bitcoin’s blockchain. BTC mining is responsible for carrying out transactions, as well as for moving Bitcoin from the asset’s maximum supply into its circulating supply. Bitcoin mining is the peer-to-peer process of adding data onto Bitcoin’s public ledger in order to verify and secure a contract. Groups of recorded transactions are gathered in blocks and then added onto the Bitcoin blockchain.

In short, miners all over the world look to solve complex puzzles on their BTC mining machines in an automated fashion. These machines all compete to find puzzle solutions. When a puzzle is solved, a block is mined and the solver is rewarded a set amount of Bitcoin. A new Bitcoin block is mined every 10 minutes on average. Electrical expenses and other aspects affect Bitcoin mining profitability.

A Bitcoin mining rig is a computer hardware setup designated for BTC mining, whereas a Bitcoin mining farm is a group of mining machines. Mining pools also exist, formed of groups of miners pooling their resources toward a shared mining goal and a shared mining reward.

News
Bitmain rolled out its efficiency-focused Antminer S21 at the WDMS, and Bitcoin miners shared their plans for boosting productivity via green energy.
Bitcoin miners double down on efficiency and renewable energy at the World Digital Mining Summit
Ray Salmond
2023-09-23T08:46:28+01:00
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The report highlighted that Bitcoin mining can convert wasted methane emissions into less harmful emissions.
Bitcoin mining can help reduce up to 8% of global emissions: Report
Ezra Reguerra
2023-09-22T11:50:00+01:00
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The deal was first finalized in August, with Anchorage as another party agreeing to an equity stake in the bankrupt crypto miner.
Core Scientific seals $77M Bitmain deal for 27K Bitcoin mining rigs
Prashant Jha
2023-09-22T11:36:09+01:00
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The strategic investment into Northern Data through Tether group company Damoon may involve collaborations leveraging AI, P2P communications and data storage so...
Tether acquires stake in Bitcoin miner Northern Data, hinting at AI collaboration
Turner Wright
2023-09-21T19:00:00+01:00
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Bitcoin’s hash rate has continued to increase, yet its emissions intensity has been trending down, contrary to most other industries, Bloomberg analyst Jamie Co...
Bitcoin energy pivot achieves what ‘few industries can claim’ — Bloomberg analyst
Martin Young
2023-09-21T05:38:23+01:00
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Opinion
Bitcoin mining is becoming harder, which means miners will have to spend more to receive fewer rewards. But there are still ways to be profitable.
How Bitcoin miners can survive a hostile market — and the 2024 halving
Didar Bekbauov
2023-09-19T23:58:22+01:00
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The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency.
Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs
Rachel Wolfson
2023-09-18T14:01:00+01:00
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia has given Hut 8 final clearance to complete a proposed merger with USBTC.
Hut 8 receives green light from Canadian Supreme Court for USBTC merger
Gareth Jenkinson
2023-09-18T13:37:20+01:00
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