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Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain network. It involves powerful computers solving complex mathematical problems to secure the Bitcoin network and maintain its decentralized nature. Individuals, companies, and even specialized mining pools participate in this process, known as miners. These miners play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the Bitcoin network. As the number of bitcoins in circulation is limited, mining also serves as a means of distributing new bitcoins. Miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their computational efforts and the energy they contribute to the network. Bitcoin mining has evolved over time, with the advent of more efficient hardware and the rise of mining farms. These farms, often operated by companies, leverage economies of scale to maximize their mining capabilities. Additionally, mining protocols and algorithms have been developed to adapt to the increasing computational power and maintain the network's stability. Crypto exchanges facilitate the trading of bitcoins, allowing miners to convert their earned bitcoins into traditional currencies or other cryptocurrencies. This dynamic ecosystem of people, companies, protocols, and blockchain networks collectively contribute to the functioning and growth of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $30K for First Time Since January
Bitcoin is edging back up from a low below $30K, a key psychological threshold not met since January. “The Hash” team explores the potential factors driving BTC’s price drop, particularly concerns around China’s crypto mining crackdowns and its central bank ordering banks to stop facilitating crypto transactions in the country.
Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $105M to Turn Waste Coal Into Bitcoin
Digital asset mining firm Stronghold Digital Mining has raised $105 million to turn waste coal to bitcoin. This comes on the heels of rising concerns about bitcoin’s carbon footprint that have signaled pivots to more environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly mining.
Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $105M to Turn Waste Coal Into Bitcoin
The mining firm has a power plant in remote Kennerdell, Pa., using an alternative energy source grouped with hydropower in environmental impact.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides to Two-Week Low, Ether to Below $2K as China Reiterates Crypto Ban
CME's bitcoin futures goes into "backwardation" and BTC inflows to exchanges rise as China "FUD" continues.
Chinese Logistics Firm Airlifting Bitcoin Mining Machines to Maryland: Report
"Compared to the amount of miners that get shipped regularly, it's just a small batch," a mining source told CoinDesk.
Could the Heat and Feared Blackouts in Parts of the U.S. Affect Bitcoin Mining Operations?
Texas and other U.S. states across the West are facing energy grid shortfalls this summer as severe drought reduces the amount of water available for hydroelectric power generation, says the Wall Street Journal. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the possible impact of power shortages for miners in the area and the wider crypto mining community.
Bitcoin Remains Relatively Resilient Post-Fed as Fiat Currencies Drop Against Dollar
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discuss this past week's top stories moving the crypto markets, including the Fed's announcement of raising interest rates, hedge funds pledging more capital to crypto, the impact of El Salvador's currency law, rising ESG concerns, China's crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations, and Taproot activation.
Saylor: We Must Counter ‘Misinformation’ About Bitcoin’s Environmental Damage
At Wednesday’s Bitcoin Mining Council meeting, Microstrategy CEO Michael Saylor said a key problem in the crypto space isn’t bitcoiners, but the negative headlines about mining. “The Hash” hosts react to Saylor’s concerns about “misinformation” in bitcoin mining, discussing the larger role of the Bitcoin Mining Council.
Sichuan Becomes Latest Chinese Province to Order Bitcoin Miner Shutdown
In China's Sichuan province, the world's largest hydro-powered bitcoin mining area, Ya'an is set to shut down mining operations. "The Hash" panel discusses China's continued crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations and what this latest development means for the bitcoin community.