Tag: Mining

Kaixin plans crypto mining expansion amid Bitcoin’s new all-time high

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Kaixin is looking for a strategic shift with plans to acquire a controlling stake in a Middle Eastern cryptocurrency mining operation. The announcement depicts a major jump and diversification from its traditional automotive business. Kaixin in advanced stages of acquisition According to Kaixin’s press release, the Beijing-based company is in advanced stages of evaluating the potential acquisition. The target operation features cost-efficient Bitcoin mining machines and provides comprehensive cloud hosting services to meet growing industry demand. Kaixing stated that the facility’s key advantage lies in its…

Bitcoin mining protocol Prosper bags token funding from BIT Mining

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Decentralized protocol Prosper secures investment from BIT Mining as it expands its solution to include institutional-grade Bitcoin mining and liquidity farming. Prosper, a decentralized protocol bridging Bitcoin (BTC) mining to the blockchain by providing hashrate-backed tokens representing live Bitcoin mining power, has announced that BIT Mining has made a strategic investment in its native token, PROS. In a blog announcement on Nov. 14, Prosper said the investment represents “another significant validation” of its thesis by institutional backers. “This investment reinforces the credibility and viability of Prosper’s new strategic vision,” the…

Thai authorities bust illegal Bitcoin mining rigs, charge two over $280k theft: report

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Thailand charges two for stealing over $280,000 in electricity for illegal Bitcoin mining. Thai authorities have cracked down on illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations, shutting down nine illicit sites and arresting two suspects on charges of electricity theft, valued at over $280,000, The Straits Times has learned. The operation, which took place in Surat Thani province, follows a growing trend of illegal crypto mining activities that have surged in the country in recent years. The investigation was triggered when a local resident reported suspicious CCTV cameras installed at a seemingly…

Bitcoin’s Next Move: Mining, ETFs, and Post-U.S. Election Trends With Uphold’s CEO Simon McLoughlin

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Uphold is a leading digital asset platform, empowering individuals and enterprises to engage with a wide range of assets—from cryptocurrencies to precious metals. Serving over 10 million users across 150+ countries, Uphold delivers a seamless experience with deep liquidity across 300+ assets, plus a robust suite of products that includes innovative storage solutions, interest-bearing accounts, […] Original

Jack Dorsey’s Block Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining 

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Block, Inc. has outlined a strategic pivot to expand its presence in bitcoin mining, signaling a commitment to the cryptocurrency sector and its infrastructure needs, according to its recent third-quarter shareholder letter. Block’s New Investment Focus on Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure In a letter to shareholders, Block identifies bitcoin mining as a key growth path, driven […] Original

Block Inc. shifts focus to Bitcoin mining amid plans to sunset Web5-focused TBD

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Jack Dorsey founded payments firm Block Inc. is pivoting its focus towards the cryptocurrency mining sector. In a Nov. 7 shareholder letter, Block, formerly Square Inc., said it would dial down resources towards its music streaming service TIDAL, and sunset TBD, a venture focusing on decentralizing the internet, to focus on expanding its presence in the Bitcoin mining sector. Block acquired TIDAL in a 2021 acquisition for roughly $300 million, as the streaming service was facing stiff competition and failing to gain traction. The platform has continued to struggle, with…