Bitcoin’s hashrate reached a lifetime peak on April 5, climbing to 883 exahash per second (EH/s), a gain of approximately 21 EH/s compared to the previous record set on March 28. Bitcoin Miners Push Limits as Difficulty Hits 121.51 Trillion and Hashrate Peaks At press time, the Bitcoin network’s computing capacity is gliding at 876.24 […] Original
Earlier this week, Bitcoin mining giant Hut 8 revealed a partnership that includes two members of the Trump family — Donald Jr. and Eric — and its plans to launch a new mining venture, American Bitcoin. In an exclusive interview on Decentralize with Cointelegraph’s Byte-Sized Insight series, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot shared new details about the venture’s vision, why the timing was right and how the company plans to scale. The right team and the right time “We’ve thought about splitting out our Bitcoin mining and energy infrastructure businesses…
Trump’s new tariff policy is poised to disrupt the U.S. Bitcoin mining industry, as China—the world’s biggest supplier of mining equipment—faces a steep 34% export tariff, putting pressure on American miners’ ROI. On April 2, Trump signed a sweeping executive order to impose reciprocal tariffs on every country that has tariffs on U.S. goods. The base tariff rate was set at 10%, with implementation slated for April 5. Some nations were hit with much higher rates, with Thailand and Malaysia facing 36% and 24% tariffs respectively, beginning April 9. Source:…
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Based on mempool.space, Mining Squared reported a hashrate of 16.97 EH/s, accounting for 2.08% of the Bitcoin network. The pool now ranks 8th globally in terms of total hashrate contribution. On March 27, Nubit counted Mining Squared as a test partner in Bitcoin Thunderbolt after a […] Original
Shanghai-based Cango has signed definitive agreements to sell its China operations for $351.94 million in cash, marking a strategic shift towards cryptocurrency mining. Ursalpha Digital Limited, a British Virgin Islands-registered entity, will acquire Cango’s PRC business. The transaction includes an initial $210.64 million payment upon closing, with the remaining balance contingent on tax obligations and credit risk reductions, according to a press release. The deal follows a non-binding proposal from Enduring Wealth Capital Limited in March, which sought control of Cango while facilitating the PRC business sale. The sale is…
Cango, a publicly traded Chinese conglomerate, has agreed to sell its legacy China operations to an entity associated with peer Bitmain in a bid to go all-in on Bitcoin (BTC) mining, according to a report by The Miner Mag. Cango agreed to sell its legacy Chinese auto financing business to Ursalpha Digital Limited in a $352 million deal, according to the report. Additionally, Bitmain is reportedly transferring 32 exahashes per second (EH/s) to Cango. The deal effectively brings Bitmain’s mining assets to the public market, The Miner Mag said. Exahashes…
Cango Inc., the 14th-largest publicly listed bitcoin miner by market cap, has entered definitive agreements to sell its China-based operations to Ursalpha Digital Limited for $351.94 million, accelerating its focus on global bitcoin mining. Cango Sheds PRC Operations to Fuel Mining Ambitions Cango’s (NYSE: CANG) cash deal includes an initial payment of $210.64 million upon […] Original
United States Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a new bill that offers tax incentives for cryptocurrency miners using flared natural gas to power mining operations. In an April 1 announcement, Cruz unveiled the Facilitating Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions Act, which he believes will make Texas the “number one place for Bitcoin mining.” The FLARE Act proposes a change to the U.S. tax code that would allow companies to permanently deduct the full cost of systems designed to capture and repurpose natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented. These…
A powerful new federal bill offers full tax expensing to crypto miners capturing flared gas, turning wasted energy into bitcoin-fueled grid dominance. FLARE Act Sets the Stage for US Energy Reform and Bitcoin Mining Expansion U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced on March 31 the introduction of the Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act, […] Original
American Bitcoin Corp., a Trump family-backed crypto mining operation, has plans to raise additional capital, including through an initial public offering (IPO), according to an April 1 report by Bloomberg. On March 31, Hut 8 — a publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) miner — acquired a majority stake in American Bitcoin (formerly American Data Centers), whose founders include Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. After the deal announcement, Hut 8 transferred its Bitcoin mining equipment into the newly created entity, which is not yet publicly traded. While American Bitcoin will focus…