Tag: Mining

The Subtle Way AI Data Centers Boost Bitcoin Mining Economics

“I don’t think the competition for power from AI facilities will significantly impact hashprice,” Mellerud said. “The Bitcoin mining network is a self-correcting mechanism, so reduced hashrate in one country will simply increase profitability of miners in another country, giving them more room to grow.” “My thesis is that the U.S. will have less than 20% of the hashrate by 2030 due to competition from AI facilities, while hashrate will grow elsewhere, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia,” Mellerud added. Source

Crypto Mining Companies Powered by Nuclear

As big tech searches for ways to meet its voracious energy demands and policymakers search for cleaner alternatives to secure energy independence, nuclear has increasingly become a nexus for both Wall Street and Washington. On Capitol Hill, senators and representatives have passed nuclear legislation this year with overwhelmingly broad bipartisan support. In an era defined by bitter partisanship, the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act passed the Senate by a vote of 88-2 and passed the House by a vote of 393-13. This followed the…

Canaan Expands North American Bitcoin Mining Operations, Secures Order From Hive

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Canaan Inc., a publicly listed manufacturer of bitcoin (BTC) mining hardware and blockchain infrastructure provider, has shared plans to broaden its self-mining footprint in North America. Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner Canaan Bolsters U.S. Presence The announcement published on Wednesday says Canaan (Nasdaq: CAN) aims to reach a computing capacity of 10 exahash per second (EH/s) […] Original

Canaan rises 4% after securing Bitcoin mining partnership with Luna Squares Texas

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Crypto firm Canaan teamed up with a West Texas Bitcoin mining firm to boost its operations in Texas, expanding its North American footprint. Bitcoin (BTC) mining Canaan has entered into a joint mining agreement with Luna Squares Texas, a Texas crypto mining firm, as part of Canaan’s aim to reach 10 EH/s capacity by mid-2025. Under the terms, both companies will share Bitcoin revenue from Canaan’s Avalon mining machines, with the revenue split dependent on the model, Canaan said in a Nov. 20 press release. For Avalon A14 Series machines,…

13 Regions Face Crypto Mining Ban Under Russia’s New Energy Policies

Russia’s governmental commission on electricity development approved cryptocurrency mining restrictions on Monday, set to take effect on Dec. 1 with subsequent enforcement covering Nov. 15 to March 15 annually through 2031. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak confirmed the decision, which targets 13 regions, including Irkutsk, Buryatia, and Transbaikal, excluding Moscow. The extended enforcement periods were […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Mining Firm Compass Establishes 30 MW Site in Iowa

Compass Mining is constructing a new Bitcoin mining facility in Iowa, aiming to expand its self-owned infrastructure portfolio in the United States. Compass Mining’s Iowa Expansion Highlights Growing U.S. Presence Compass Mining has announced the development of a bitcoin mining facility on a five-acre site in Iowa. The company plans to energize eight megawatts (MW) […] Source CryptoX Portal

Crypto mining giant Marathon plans $700m convertible note to buy Bitcoin

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Marathon Digital announces a $700 million private convertible note offering to fund debt repayment, Bitcoin purchases, and corporate needs. Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Marathon Digital said it plans to sell $700 million of convertible notes in a private placement to fund purchases of BTC and general corporate purposes. In a press release on Monday, Nov. 18, the Florida-headquartered company said the notes will bear interest payable semi-annually and mature on March. 1, 2030. Holders will have the option to convert the notes into cash, shares of Marathon stock, or a…

Bitcoin mining profits in Russia to face new 15% tax rules, officials say

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The Russian government has greenlit draft amendments to a bill aimed at taxing crypto mining and transactions. Russia is moving forward with a draft amendment to its Bitcoin (BTC) mining legislation, introducing new tax rules for crypto mining, transactions, and related infrastructure. According to an Interfax report, the amendments, announced by the Ministry of Finance, establish new guidelines for taxing income and expenses in the crypto mining sector, along with outlining the tax obligations for operators of mining infrastructure. Under the changes, cryptocurrencies are defined as property for tax purposes.…

Binance Pool launches fractal BTC mining starting Nov. 18

Users can now participate in BTC mining on Binance Pool and earn rewards in the form of Fractal Bitcoin. Though, the exchange has no plans to list the FB token any time soon. In a recent announcement, Binance introduced a new feature on Binance Pool that supports merged mining for Fractal Bitcoin. Fractal Bitcoin is a layer 2 side-chain Bitcoin(BTC) scaling solution which uses the Bitcoin core code to “scale unlimited layers on top of the world’s most secure and most-held blockchain,” according to the official website. Binance Pool’s Fractal…