Crypto-Mining


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Did Sustainability Concerns Trigger Thursday's Sell-Off?

Some have cited the ongoing bitcoin sustainability debate as one potential reason for Thursday's market crash. Mining company Hut 8's CEO Jaime Leverton joins "First Mover" to weigh in on the debate, her thoughts on the influx of mining operations in North America, and the future of "clean" bitcoin.

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Nvidia Reducing New Gaming Cards’ Mining Capability to Maintain Inventory for Gamers

Nvidia is applying reduced ETH hashrate to its newly manufactured graphics cards to ensure inventory for gamers. “The Hash” team digs into its potential impact on the world of crypto mining and gaming.

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Chia's Rising Popularity Fuel Price Hikes of Hard Drives in Asia

Chia, a cryptocurrency that is "farmed" based on proof of storage, is booming in Asia and fueling the cost of hard drives as the supply dwindles. Could chia be better for the planet? "The Hash" panel discusses chia's impact on crypto mining and energy conservation.

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Crypto Mining Firm Sells Norwegian Facility as Government Eliminates Power Subsidy

Hive Blockchain sold its mining facility in Norway after the government eliminated an electricity subsidy that provided tax relief for crypto miners. “The Hash” panel breaks down what this story indicates about the mining industry and its borderless approach to finding the most cost-effective mining locations.

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Iran Central Bank to Allow Money Changers, Banks to Pay for Imports Using Mined Crypto

The Central Bank of Iran is now allowing its banks to interact with cryptocurrencies and say mined crypto can pay for imports. “The Hash” panel discusses Iran’s changing crypto stance and the pros and cons of issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact: Misconceptions and Reality

Bitcoin’s energy consumption has been a hot topic inside and outside the crypto sphere, but is bitcoin the environmental nightmare it is often made out to be? CoinDesk’s Ben Powers breaks down the energy debate surrounding bitcoin and the misunderstandings surrounding crypto mining.

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Kentucky Approves Bills Incentivizing Crypto Mining

Move aside, coal miners. Could crypto miners soon be taking over Kentucky? Two proposed bills that would provide energy and tax breaks to crypto miners have received final approval from Kentucky's state legislature. "The Hash" panel weighs in on where this fits into the state vs. federal crypto debate.

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Can a Bitcoin Mining Business Reduce Your Taxes?

Don Vo, CEO of VBit Technologies talks bitcoin mining and taxes, explaining what goes into at-home bitcoin mining, and how it's akin to running your own business with tax-deductible expenses. Plus, a discussion of how U.S.-mined bitcoin might be increasingly attractive to investors concerned with ethical and sustainable crypto mining.

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From Tea to Baked Goods, Non-Crypto Chinese Firms Are Pivoting to Bitcoin Mining

Chinese companies that were never previously involved in crypto, including cookie companies and emergency supply providers, are jumping into crypto mining during the current bull market. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing trend.

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2 Russian Nationals Charged With Mining Crypto on State Computers

Two Russian nationals are being prosecuted for allegedly crypto mining on Russian government-owned computer systems, state news agency TASS reported Monday.

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