Tag: Mining

Illegal Bitcoin mining operation explodes in Malaysia

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An illegal Bitcoin mining operation was discovered in a house in Malaysia, adding to the toll on the country’s power grid and contributing to the trend in electricity theft driven by illicit crypto mining activities. On Feb. 13, an explosion and smoke at a house in Kuala Lumpur led authorities to uncover an illegal bitcoin mining operation, as reported by Malay Mail. Firefighters responded to the scene after a local resident reported the incident. Upon investigation, they found a room with modified electrical wiring that had caused a fire. Once…

Bitdeer Buys 101 MW Gas Power Plant in Alberta, Canada for Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Bitdeer announced today that it had acquired a 101-MW gas-fired power plant near Fox Creek, Alberta, to build a “vertically integrated” BTC mining operation. “We are really excited about planting roots in Alberta, our first site in Canada. This acquisition is the culmination of extensive collaboration with multiple government agencies and the Canadian Blockchain Consortium,” Haris Basit, chief strategy officer at Bitdeer, said in a press release. “It marks a significant step in our strategy to become the first fully-vertically integrated Bitcoin miner, giving us unmatched…

Bitcoin Mining Revenue Holds Steady at December Levels Minus $40 Million

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Data gathered from the first month of 2025 reveals that bitcoin mining revenue reached $1.4 billion for January, trailing last month’s figures by about $40 million. First Month of 2025—Bitcoin Mining Revenue Mirrors December’s Figures Statistics reveal that bitcoin miners secured about $40 million less than in December, marking the second most profitable month in […] Original

Arkansas Senate Rejects Bill Restricting Bitcoin Mining Near Military Sites

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The Arkansas Senate has rejected Senate Bill 60, which sought to prohibit digital asset mining businesses from operating within 30 miles of military facilities. Arkansas Legislature Rejects Digital Asset Mining Restriction The bill, introduced by Senator Hill and Representative Evans, aimed to amend the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023. It proposed restrictions on bitcoin […] Original

First-Ever Bitcoin Mining ETF Is Live – Will Meme Coins Like Best Wallet Soar?

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Grayscale, a popular crypto asset manager, launched a new ETF that offers exposure to Bitcoin mining, known as Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS). This is the world’s first such ETF. It offers an alternative to investors who are looking for alternatives to direct investments in BTC. This ETF will invest in companies from the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index. This index tracks the performance of companies that earn a major chunk of their revenue from Bitcoin mining activities. However, MNRS will make no investments through derivatives. Grayscale said that Bitcoin Miners…

North Dakota introduces bill to uphold Bitcoin mining rights

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Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter revealed North Dakota has introduced a bill that will protect the rights of Bitcoin miners and holders. In a recent post on Jan. 31, Porter said that North Dakota Representative Nathan Toman has introduced a bill to protect the rights of Bitcoin (BTC) users. “I can confirm that a bill to protect the rights of Bitcoiners has been introduced in the state of North Dakota by Rep. Toman,” wrote the Satoshi Act Fund co-founder and CEO. According to Porter, the bill is set to…

Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF as Mining Industry Poised for Massive Growth

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Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF, offering investors exposure to bitcoin mining firms, as the industry continues to expand. Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF for Crypto-Focused Investors Crypto asset management firm Grayscale Investments announced on Thursday that it has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (Ticker: MNRS), a new exchange-traded fund designed […] Original

Hive Digital’s Paraguay Purchase to Quadruple Bitcoin Mining Capacity by Late 2025

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Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. announced the acquisition of Bitfarms’ 200 MW hydro-powered Bitcoin mining facility in Yguazú, Paraguay, aiming to increase its global mining capacity to 25 exahash per second (EH/s) by September 2025. Hive Digital Expands to 430 MW Global Capacity with Paraguay Hydro-Powered Site The $56 million deal includes a 240 MVA substation, […] Original