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Bitcoin Hashrate Heading Up?

A new chart reveals bitcoin's hashrate could be heading up. Industry watchers expect a continued uptrend spurred by the recent bitcoin price rally, with Chinese miners speeding up their migration to alternate jurisdictions and U.S. miners expanding capacity. CoinDesk's Galen Moore breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Ago 27, 2021

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Хешрейт Bitcoin может вернуться к рекорду раньше, чем ожидалось

Китайские майнеры ускоряют миграцию в другие регионы, в то время как американские майнеры наращивают свои мощности на фоне роста цены биткоина.

By Frances YueAgo 27, 2021

The bitcoin hashrate has made a powerful recovery in the past month.

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Argo Blockchain Answers Crypto Mining's ESG Challenge

U.K.-based crypto miner Argo Blockchain is calling itself the first publicly-traded cryptocurrency miner to become "climate positive." CEO Peter Wall discusses how his firm has "gone beyond net zero" in carbon emissions and whether renewables-focused mining could push the bitcoin price up further. Plus, his take on the impact of China's crackdowns on mining operations and plans for Argo to go public in the U.S.

Ago 25, 2021

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Blockstream Raises $210M, Acquires Mining Chip Manufacturer Spondoolies

Canadian bitcoin technology company Blockstream is valued at $3.2 billion following a $210 million Series B raise, which will fund an expansion into manufacturing specialized mining chips (ASICs). The firm has also acquired Israeli bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Spondoolies.

Ago 24, 2021

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Iran’s Central Bank Reportedly Bans Trading of Crypto Mined Abroad

According to reports, Iran’s central bank is trying to stop trading crypto mined abroad. Many in the crypto industry are speculating the reported ban is an attempt to stop money flowing out of Iran, but is there more to the story? “The Hash” panel debates.

May 7, 2021

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Want to Mine Chia? Amazon Will Let You ‘Farm’ It in the Cloud

Amazon Web Services is offering Chia mining on the cloud. There’s been a lot of buzz about the new cryptocurrency that relies on a new consensus algorithm called “Proof of Space and Time.”

May 7, 2021

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