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Stronghold Digital Mining CEO Responds to Sen. Warren’s Letter Inquiring About Energy Use

As rising concerns about bitcoin’s carbon footprint have called for more environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly mining, Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote to several miners, including Stronghold Digital Mining, in January inquiring a report on energy usage.

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La dificultad de la minería de Bitcoin alcanza un nuevo récord histórico

Es probable que la medida de la dificultad de la minería de Bitcoin continúe alcanzando niveles récord hasta bien entrado 2022.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

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El gigante de los pagos, Block, creará un sistema de minería de Bitcoin de código abierto

La empresa de servicios de pago anteriormente conocida como Square está abierta a construir nuevas computadoras de minería y está contratando un nuevo equipo de ingeniería.

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Major Mining Pools’ Bitcoin Hashrate Nears Recovery as Kazakhstan’s Internet Partially Restored

The hashrate of major bitcoin mining pools neared recovery Monday. This comes days after computing power on the network fell following an internet blackout in Kazakhstan, the world’s second-largest bitcoin miner. “The Hash” team discusses the latest development in the bitcoin mining community and what it could speak to about the resiliency of bitcoin.

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8 Trends That Will Shape Bitcoin Mining in 2022

CoinDesk’s first-ever year-end survey of crypto miners reveals a competitive but mature business with the potential for merger activity to accelerate. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin breaks down the findings, sharing insights into the top trends that will shape the bitcoin mining industry in 2022.

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China Reportedly Deploys Offensive Cyber Attacking Tool Against Ethereum Mining Pool

China’s "Great Cannon," an offensive cyber attacking tool capable of taking down websites the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) deems hostile to the country's interests, is now allegedly targeting Ethereum mining pool Flexpool. "The Hash" group discusses the latest crackdown on mining operations, confirming crypto is firmly in China's regulatory crosshairs.

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Bitcoin alcanza un nuevo hito con el 90% del suministro total extraído

Sin embargo, el suministro completo no se agotará hasta febrero de 2140.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

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Could a ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Happen This Year?

Following a week of lower lows for bitcoin, could we expect to see a “Santa Claus Rally” this year? CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun weighs in on his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, tech editor Christie Harkin discusses the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate as it rebounds to levels not seen since before China’s mining crackdown.

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