Libya’s cheap power fueled a hidden Bitcoin mining boom, straining the grid and forcing authorities into an escalating crackdown.
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The amount of processing and computing power being given to the network through mining is referred to as hash rate. A fixed-length alphanumeric code representing any length of words, messages, or data is called a “hash.”
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In a lawsuit, the SEC says some hosted Bitcoin mining services could trigger US securities laws, but an industry executive says most providers have nothing to worry about.
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Data suggests that fears about Xinjiang-related Bitcoin mining have overstated the impact, with hashrate losses proving brief and driven partly by US power curtailments.
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Bitcoin’s Taproot usage is declining, signaling wider concerns around its quantum future, as the leading cryptographers race to solve the quantum threat in 2026.
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Former Canaan co-chair Jianping Kong asserted that Bitcoin’s 10% hashrate fall in one day was caused by about 400,000 mining rigs shutting down in China’s Xinjiang region.
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Miner margins are collapsing as hash price hits record lows. This guide explains 2025 economics, break-even tests and what struggling operators can do.
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Mining revenue hits structural lows as hashprice sinks, costs rise and payback periods stretch past 1,000 days, squeezing even the largest operators.
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Bitcoin mining faces record competition as solo and hobbyist miners stage a comeback using new mining strategies.
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Bitcoin’s miner margins and NVT metric indicated a bottom range, but a final downside sweep remains possible.
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Falling hashprice and a decline in Bitcoin’s prices are causing pain in the mining industry that has spread throughout the supply chain.
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Smaller Bitcoin miners surge in hashrate and debt as competition intensifies post-halving, reshaping the industry’s balance of power.
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A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
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Bitcoin miners have taken on $12.7 billion in debt as they invest in new rigs and AI infrastructure to stay competitive in the global hashrate race.
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Bitdeer boosts self-mining to stay competitive amid weak demand for rigs, joining other hardware makers turning to in-house Bitcoin operations.
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With 93% of all Bitcoin already mined, the race for the remaining coins is intensifying. Here’s how it impacts scarcity, mining rewards and the future of the network.