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La Russia impone un divieto di 6 anni sul mining Cripto in 10 regioni, citando l'uso di energia: Tass

Divieti temporanei potrebbero essere imposti in altre regioni durante il picco della domanda di energia, ha riferito la Tass

A BitCluster crypto mining site in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. (Image Credit: BitCluster)

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How Miners Are Preparing for the Next Bitcoin Halving

As part of CoinDesk's special Mining Week, presented by Foundry, mining analyst Anthony Power joins "First Mover" to discuss the Bitcoin network's fourth "halving" event scheduled for next April and the implications for the crypto mining community. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

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How AI Impacts Crypto Mining

As part of CoinDesk's special mining week, sponsored by Foundry, author and journalist Jeff Wilser discusses the intersection of crypto mining and artificial intelligence (AI). Are crypto miners now pivoting to AI? Wilser explains why the answer is both yes and no. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

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White House Pushes for Punitive 30% Tax on Crypto Mining Operations

U.S. President Joe Biden is looking to impose a punitive tax on crypto mining operations for the "harms they impose on society," the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) said Tuesday in an online post. The administration’s blog entry made the case for a U.S. tax equal to 30% of a mining firm’s energy costs – an unusual industry-specific penalty that could threaten the profits of such businesses. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential impact on the bitcoin mining industry.

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Texas Blockchain Council President on State of Bitcoin Mining

Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher weighs in on the recent article from The New York Times that examines the energy cost of bitcoin mining. Plus, reaction to a proposed new law that could restrict key benefits for bitcoin miners in Texas passed a state Senate committee recently and is now headed to the full chamber.

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Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Passes Committee Vote

A proposed new law that could restrict key benefits for bitcoin miners in Texas passed a state Senate committee on Tuesday and is now headed to the full chamber. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Amitoj Singh explains what this could mean for miners in the state. Plus, insights on the state of crypto in India amid regulatory headwinds in the U.S.

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U.S. Treasury Suggests 30% Excise Tax on Crypto Mining Firms

The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a 30% excise tax on the cost of powering crypto mining facilities. CoinDesk Editor at Large Christie Harkin weighs in on the reasons behind the proposal and how regulators view digital asset mining.

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Core Scientific To Shut Down Celsius Crypto Mining Equipment; Iran's Mining Outlook

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific will shut down mining rigs tied to Celsius Mining after a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved the motion to reject its contract. Both companies are undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Plus, courts in Iran have ordered the government to return thousands of seized crypto mining rigs, according to local media reports.

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Outlook for Bitcoin Miners as Crypto Winter Drags On

Sazmining President and Chief Operations Officer Kent Halliburton joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the state of mining as miners continue to face headwinds amid the ongoing crypto winter. Plus, insights on his recent opinion piece titled "2023 Will Be the Death of Bitcoin Energy FUD."

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Bitcoin Miners Power Down As Winter Storm Sweeps North America

Crypto miners across the U.S. powered down over the weekend as a powerful storm swept across North America, with computing power on the Bitcoin network dropping about 40%. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the bitcoin mining community.

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