Mining

In a recent report, The New York Times has uncovered alleged national security concerns surrounding Chinese-owned Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations on US soil.  The focus is on a crypto-mining facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming, which raised…

Winter is coming, and with that means a shifting of demands for power and a reshuffling of power generation capacity. During the coldest months of the year the northern hemisphere receives less direct sunlight and shorter daylight hours,…

Understanding mining algorithms Mining algorithms are the backbone of blockchain-based networks like Bitcoin and other protocols. In blockchain technology, mining algorithms are necessary…

Bitcoin (BTC) Ordinals are boosting miner profits, but “income stress” is looming, new research warns.In the latest edition of its weekly newsletter, “The Week On-Chain,” analytics firm Glassnode predicted fresh problems for miners after…

“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…