Bitcoin transactions might need six days — not one hour — for true finality
Bitmain’s Antpool reigns over the Bitcoin mining sector, and distrust can cost the average user up to six days for transaction finality.
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Bitcoin mining pools struggle to make payouts in bitcoin
Bitcoin mining pools are considering turning to alternative tokens besides bitcoin to pay some of their mining members.
Bitcoin supply may not be fixed at 21M, says BlackRock
Most Bitcoiners are absolutely confident that its supply will never exceed 21 million. Blackrock added a tiny disclaimer just in case.
Trump win sends Bitcoin price to all-time high — and boosts 8 key metrics
Bitcoin's recent rally also lifted key metrics, including all-time high futures transactions, spot ETF inflows, and options volume.
— Bitcoin mining, Northern Data
Tether-owned Northern Data considers ditching bitcoin mining
Northern Data has announced that it may sell off its bitcoin mining business and reinvest the proceeds in its AI-focused business lines.
— Bitcoin mining, Swan Bitcoin
Swan Bitcoin lawsuit targets former executives, implicates Tether
A lawsuit filed by Swan Bitcoin against former executives alleges they stole the bitcoin mining operation with help from Tether.
Bill Maher says crypto mining uses 8% of world’s electricity — he’s wrong
Maher was lambasted online after he broadcast the false crypto figures on TV and to nearly 12 million followers on social media.
Troubling new Bitcoin research into Bitmain mining proxies
Bitmain continues to direct a concerning amount of block production in the Bitcoin network through proxy mining pools.
CHART: When solo miners found a Bitcoin block
Operating as lone wolves and paying for 100% of their own equipment and electricity, solo bitcoin miners sometimes strike it lucky.
We asked Swan CEO about layoffs, withdrawal times, and the canceled IPO
After canceling its IPO and conference plans, plus a massive round of lay-offs, Swan has faced criticism from the Bitcoin community.