Tag: Mining

Court says Bitcoin mining host can’t block tenant access to its rigs

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A Delaware court has granted a temporary reprieve to a Pennsylvanian Bitcoin mining firm currently in a payment dispute with its hosting company — barring the hosting provider from blocking access and otherwise commandeering the miner’s 21,000 rigs at the property.  Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn granted a temporary restraining order on March 12, requested by Bitcoin miner Consensus Colocation and systems owner Stone Ridge Ventures against Mawson Hosting, which provides hosting and colocation services for Bitcoin miners. The firms have been in disagreement over alleged unpaid fees, the terms of their agreement…

Bitdeer’s Bitcoin Mining Chip Achieves 9.7 J/TH Efficiency, A3 Mass Production Slated for Late 2025  

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Bitdeer Technologies Group announced its SEAL03 wafer achieved a record 9.7 joules per terahash (J/TH) efficiency during testing, while confirming plans to begin mass-producing its Sealminer A3 mining rigs in late 2025. With 9.7 J/TH Milestone, Bitdeer Advances Sealminer A3 Toward 2025 Rollout The SEAL03 chip, designed for Bitdeer’s next-generation Sealminer A3 machines, demonstrated its […] Original

Bitcoin (BTC) Miner IREN (IREN) Upgraded to Overweight, Cipher Mining (CIFR) Cut to Neutral: JPMorgan

Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) updated its bitcoin (BTC) miner price targets and estimates following fourth-quarter 2024 results and to account for changes in the bitcoin price and the network hashrate. JPMorgan raised IREN (IREN), its top pick in the sector, to overweight from neutral, and cut its price target to $12 from $15. The shares were 2.7% higher at $7.23 in early trade. Cipher Mining (CIFR) was downgraded to neutral from overweight, while the bank withdrew its $8 price target. The stock fell 3% to $3.10. The bank reiterated…

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Rises Despite Market Drop—What Does It Mean?

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Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname – HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player, including AMBCrypto, Blockchain.News, and Blockchain Reporter, among others. Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing short of cinematic. His journey began not with a triumphant investment, but with a scam. Yes, a Ponzi scheme that used crypto as payment roped him in. Rather than retreating, he emerged wiser and more…

energy access and deregulation key for Bitcoin mining growth

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Ben Gagnon, Bitfarms’ Chief Executive Officer, shared his thoughts on how new geopolitical challenges from the Trump administration would impact the Bitcoin mining industry. Gagnon said during a Bloomberg TV interview on March 11 that both the US and Canada have been energy-driven economies for more than 200 years. Blessed with easy access to affordable power has been a key driver of economic growth over the past two centuries. However, he explained that the ongoing trade tensions and tariffs could have downstream effects on the energy markets, which are critical…

US Loosens Grip on Seized Bitcoin Mining Rigs, but Many Remain Confiscated

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U.S. authorities have begun releasing seized bitcoin mining equipment after months of scrutiny over Chinese-made chips. Thousands of units are freed, but many remain held. US Starts Releasing Seized Bitcoin Mining Equipment U.S. authorities have started releasing some of the cryptocurrency mining equipment that had been seized in recent months, Reuters reported on March 5. […] Original

Report: Belarus Eyes Cryptocurrency Mining to Harness Nuclear Surplus

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Belarus is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency mining using surplus nuclear energy, following economic strategies pioneered by nations like Bhutan, according to a report by the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA). Surplus Electricity Could Fuel Belarusian Crypto Boom President Alexander Lukashenko has directed officials to explore cryptocurrency mining as a means to utilize the country’s surplus electricity, generated […] Source

Bhutan’s Sustainable Bitcoin Mining Fuels Salary Hikes, Healthcare Initiatives

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Bhutan has quietly amassed nearly $1 billion in bitcoin reserves through sustainable hydroelectric mining, using the cryptocurrency to fund public services and positioning it as a strategic financial model for nations grappling with economic instability. How a Himalayan Kingdom Turned Bitcoin Into a Tool for Fiscal Resilience In a bold fusion of environmental stewardship and […] Original

Bitcoin mining stocks present ‘compelling buying opportunity, analyst says

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The recent crypto market downturn has created a prime buying opportunity for Bitcoin mining stocks, according to H.C. Wainwright & Co. analyst Mike Colonnese. In a research note to investors dated March 4, Colonnese argued the sharp pullback in Bitcoin (BTC) and mining stocks as temporary, while maintaining a bullish long-term outlook for BTC. Bitcoin’s recovery Tuesday afternoon means the largest coin by market cap is down around 5.6% in 2025, while Bitcoin mining stocks have plummeted by around 25%. Colonnese attributes the selling pressure to macroeconomic issues, rather than…