Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Decline Over 50%
Bitcoin mining stocks like Riot Blockchain (RIOT) and Marathon Digital (MARA) declined by more than 50% on average as BTC’s price slumped following last year’s bull run. Data suggests bitcoin supply held in miner addresses have mainly been net outflows since April. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
New York Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium, Citing Environmental Concerns
The New York State Senate passed a bitcoin mining moratorium, banning proof-of-work (PoW) mining operations powered by carbon-based energy sources for two years. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin discusses what this means for the mining community in New York and beyond.
Environmentalists Target Greenidge as They Turn Up Pressure on NY Governor to Sign Mining Moratorium Bill
A moratorium on new PoW mining projects that use behind-the-meter fossil fuel energy is now on the NY governor's desk.
Middle East Oil Producers Move Into Bitcoin Mining With Crusoe Energy Stakes
The U.S. startup – which uses flared natural gas to power bitcoin mining rigs – counts the sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi and Oman as investors.
Market Rout Prompts Analyst to Slash Bitcoin Miners’ Price Targets by Average of 65%
BTIG’s analyst remains positive on the longer-term outlook for the miners, however, and is sticking with his buy ratings for the stocks.
Riot Blockchain Sells More Bitcoin, Trims Hashrate Guidance
It’s the miner’s third consecutive month of bitcoin sales.
Kevin O’Leary-Backed Bitcoin Miner to Locate HQ in North Dakota
Bitzero plans to invest about $400 million to $500 million to build 200 megawatts of data centers in the state.
Foundry Exec on Crypto Mining Industry Outlook
Foundry SVP of Mining Strategy Kevin Zhang shares insights into the state of bitcoin mining operations in New York, China, and Kazakhstan, and their impact on the global mining industry.
Bear Market Could See Some Crypto Miners Turning to M&A for Survival
Companies that have already survived the previous down market and have enough capital and a sound business strategy will be able to survive this cycle.
