New research suggests Bitcoin mining centralized around Bitmain
Antpool by Bitmain claims to generate just one-quarter of Bitcoin’s hash rate but researchers think it might secretly control a majority.
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BBC mocked for ‘unfair’ Bitcoin mining article
The BBC article cited a “study” by Alex de Vries that kicked up a frenzy on crypto Twitter, with critics pointing to unfair methodologies.
Weed and crypto behind record electricity theft in England and Wales
Bitcoin mining, cannabis farming, and the cost-of-living crisis have all contributed to record levels of electricity theft, the BBC found.
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