Mining

“Time-series analysis (Stern, 1993, 2000) shows that energy is needed in addition to capital and labor to explain the growth of GDP. But mainstream economics research has tended to downplay the importance of energy in economic growth. The…

Bitmain’s investment represents not only a significant financial commitment but also a strategic move to fortify its partnership with Core Scientific. Bitmain, a leading manufacturer of crypto mining rigs, has announced a substantial…

Venezuelan security forces recently raided a criminal gang-controlled Tocorón prison and confiscated Bitcoin (BTC) mining machines, along with various weapons such as grenades, rocket launchers, and guns.  The Venezuelan government sent…

A paper published by the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) concluded that Bitcoin (BTC) has the potential to be a catalyst for a global energy transition. IRM Energy and Renewables Group members Dylan Campbell and Alexander Larsen…

Crypto mining has its challenges, forcing users to seek alternatives. This is especially true if investors need to diversify their revenue streams. While cloud mining can be an option, it suffers from limited accessibility.  TopHash, a…

RAND TALKING POINTS & ANALYSISSA mining data , US PPI, retail sales and jobless claims data pool together to limit rand upside.Michigan consumer sentiment the focal point tomorrow.USD/ZAR seeks fundamental catalyst as prices hover…

Liens/iStock via Getty Images Uranium has outperformed other metals markets this year, with prices rising more than 20% YTD to top $60/lb for the first time since 2011, and equities in the sector are sporting strong gains. Demand for…

Chris sits down with Thomas Shewchuck from Evertas to talk about having his company Bitshure get acquired to make the bitcoin mining insurance landscape more robust. He talks about bitcoin mining insurance, bitcoin mining, the bear market,…

Texas Bitcoin miners have cut back 90% of their operations during the energy crisis after the state offered $31.7 million in energy credits.  Amid an escalating power crisis driven by extreme weather conditions, Texas has turned to an…

Crypto giant Coinbase seems to be strategically steering its ship amid constant crypto industry turbulence in 2023. The company recently unveiled its lending platform for institutional investors, aiming to fill the void left behind by major…