Deutsche Telekom arm partners with Germany’s oldest bank for renewable Bitcoin mining trial

Deutsche Telekom’s MMS and Bankhaus Metzler are piloting Bitcoin mining to tap surplus renewable energy and stabilize Germany’s grid. Deutsche Telekom subsidiary MMS and Bankhaus Metzler, Germany‘s second oldest bank, have launched a pilot project to explore the use of surplus renewable energy for Bitcoin (BTC) mining, aiming to gather field data that could help stabilize Germany’s energy grid. In a Monday press release on Nov. 4, Deutsche Telekom said that the project will be powered by electricity from “renewable energy sources, which would otherwise remain unused due to insufficient…

The US Election is Just Days Away: Which Party is Best for Bitcoin Mining Stocks?

Ever wondered how U.S. presidential elections impact the stock market? We explore historical trends, stock market predictions, and Bitcoin price movements under different administrations. The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, providing comprehensive data, in-depth research, and analyses on Bitcoin mining stocks. Originally published on Oct. 30, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy […] Original

U.S. Treasury Clamps Down on Projects Near Military Bases, Such as Crypto Mining Sites

In May, Biden ordered the bitcoin mining facility near Warren Air Force Base to stop operations, citing a threat to national security as it uses foreign-sourced technology. MineOne, which the government noted acquired the property as a business majority-owned by Chinese nationals, set up shop within a mile of the military facility in Cheyenne, which houses Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Source

Bitdeer Unveils Next-Gen Bitcoin Mining Machines Featuring Its Own Chip and Air and Hydro-Cooling Innovations

Nasdaq-listed Bitdeer announced the launch of its second-generation Bitcoin mining machine, the SEALMINER A2 series, on October 31, 2024. The new machines feature a power efficiency ratio of 16.5J/TH, with the air-cooled model achieving a hashrate of 226TH/s and the hydro-cooled model reaching up to 446TH/s. Equipped with Bitdeer’s independently developed SEAL02 chip, the SEALMINER […] Original

Coinshares Report: Inside Bitcoin’s Cost Crunch—Why Mining Expenses Are Hitting Record Highs

Coinshares’ Q3 mining report, led by researcher James Butterfill, highlights mounting costs and challenges impacting the bitcoin mining industry in 2024. How Bitcoin Mining Industry Giants Are Battling Rising Prices The Coinshares Q3 mining report, with research led by James Butterfill, reveals that bitcoin mining costs are rising, reaching an estimated $49,500 per bitcoin (BTC) […] Original

Russia to ban Bitcoin mining in key regions due to electricity deficit

Cryptocurrency mining will soon be banned in certain regions of Russia due to electricity shortages, per Deputy Energy Minister Evgeny Grabchak. Russia will soon prohibit Bitcoin (BTC) mining in several regions due to a critical electricity shortage, Russia’s state news agency TASS reports, citing Deputy Energy Minister Evgeny Grabchak. Speaking at a tech forum, he said that areas such as the Far East, southwestern Siberia, and the South are currently experiencing significant energy deficits, making it impossible to provide large power capacities until at least 2030. The statement follows Vladimir…