Does Bitcoin work without mining? New York City’s mayor hopes so
"I support cryptocurrency, not crypto mining,” said New York's supposedly pro-Bitcoin mayor Eric Adams. Who's going to tell him?
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"I support cryptocurrency, not crypto mining,” said New York's supposedly pro-Bitcoin mayor Eric Adams. Who's going to tell him?
So-called "opportunity zones" were meant to help poorer communities in the US, but Bitcoin miners are moving in for the sweet tax breaks.
Governor Abbott thought an influx of Bitcoin miners would bring Texas better energy infrastructure, but locals are still nervous about power.
In North Dakota, a 77-acre data center is pegged to become one of the largest Bitcoin mining facilities in the US... eventually.
Two Bitcoin miners defied the odds this week by solving blocks solo within days of each other, collecting most of the rewards for themselves.
Bitcoin's total hashrate fell up to 12% after Kazakhstan's largest telecom provider pulled the plug on the internet during violent protests.
Kosovo joins Kazakhstan, Iran, and Iceland in imposing restrictions on Bitcoin mining due to overloaded energy grids.
A Chinese cybersecurity firm says Bitcoin miners hiding out in the country still make up a significant part of the crypto's global hashrate.
Winklevoss-backed Crusoe Energy says its 'green' Bitcoin mining is both good for the environment and the oil industry.