Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct. 9, the network’s difficulty is…
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Bitdeer Technologies Group has successfully completed prototype testing for its SEAL02 bitcoin mining chip, marking a pivotal advancement in the company’s technological development. The chip exhibited a power efficiency ratio of 13.5 joules per terahash (J/T) when operated in low-voltage mode, a key achievement in Bitdeer’s roadmap. Bitdeer’s SEAL02 Chip Achieves 13.5 J/T Efficiency in…
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Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address these issues as miners bypass regulations. Dagestan Cracks Down on Illegal…
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Bitcoin miners got a bit of a breather on Wednesday as the network’s difficulty dropped by 4.6% at block height 862,848. For the next two weeks, the process of finding a block subsidy is 4.6% easier than it was during the previous 2,016 blocks, which had the highest difficulty level ever recorded. Bitcoin’s Mining Game:…
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Riccardo “Fluffypony” Spagni, a former Monero developer, has launched a new mining app called Tari Universe. The app aims to make mining accessible to everyone using a user-friendly interface. However, Spagni faces legal troubles related to fraud and forgery charges. Despite the alleged crimes occurring over a decade ago, South African authorities only took action…
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This week, Bitmain introduced its latest bitcoin mining machine, which packs an impressive punch with a reported output of 860 terahash per second (TH/s). To put that in perspective, this new rig churns out 81.81% more hashpower than its predecessor, the Antminer S21 XP Hydro. And if we go way back, it’s a mind-blowing 477,677%…
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Russia’s State Duma has advanced a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining, aiming to curb illegal activities and promote investment and employment. Proposed by the chairman of the Duma Committee on Financial Markets and supported by key deputies, the bill mandates strict guidelines for miners, including registration and government oversight. If passed, the law will take…
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The Paraguayan senate has passed a series of reforms that changed penalties for energy and cryptocurrency mining-related energy theft. Now, individuals and companies found to be stealing energy for cryptocurrency mining activities will face jail time for up to 10 years, while energy theft for other purposes will face penalties for up to three years.…
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Salyn Buzarquis, a Paraguayan senator, blasted the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), stating that high-ranking officials charged illegal bitcoin mining farms for operating underground. Buzarquis stated these unnamed officials collected up to $500,000 in bribes monthly and called for the resignation or interrogation of ANDE’s President Felix Sosa on this matter. Senator States National…
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Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. released its unaudited bitcoin production and miner installation updates for June 2024. The company’s operational hashrate increased slightly, and its bitcoin holdings reached 18,536 BTC. Marathon Digital Reports June 2024 Bitcoin Production In June 2024, Marathon‘s (Nasdaq: MARA) average operational hashrate grew by 2% month-over-month to 26.3 exahash per second (EH/s).…
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