Mining


Tech

Ethereum Merge Could Shine Light on Chinese Mining Influence, Says VC

Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, weighs in on Ethereum’s upcoming Merge and what the seminal moment may reveal about Chinese miners on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

“It will be telling about how much market power Chinese OG miners still have,” Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, said during an appearance on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” on Wednesday. (CoinDesk TV)

Finance

Here's How Equity Investors Can Play Ethereum’s Merge

It's slim pickings for equity investors looking to trade one of the biggest events in the crypto industry, but there are a few options, including Coinbase and some smaller Canadian companies.

Equity investors have limited choices if they want to trade Ethereum's Merge. (Getty Images)

Tech

Ethereum's Biggest Mining Pool to Stop Offering Services for the Network

Ethermine will make the move once the Merge is completed, which is expected to occur on Thursday.

Ethereum classic(Shutterstock)

Finance

Crypto Tech Firm BlockFills to Offer ESG Credits to Miners

The firm said it is working with Isla Verda Capital to sell carbon offsets to miners who get their power from renewable energy sources.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Stocks Tumble After Bitcoin Falls on Higher-Than-Estimated Inflation

Digital asset miners were among the worst performers on Tuesday.

Bear (mana5280/Unsplash)

Finance

Wallet Service of Top Bitcoin Mining Pool Poolin Will Issue 'IOU' Tokens After Suspending Withdrawals

Poolin acknowledged liquidity issues last week and halted withdrawals on its wallet service the next day.

Riot Platforms’ acquisition of Block Mining makes sense, JPMorgan says. (Sandali Handagama)

Finance

Filecoin Miner RRMine Global Leaves China for Singapore

China banned crypto trading and mining last year.

Singapore Skyline (Swapnil Bapat/Unsplash)

Policy

Argentina’s Tax Authority Conducts First-Ever Raids on Secret Crypto Miners

According to the agency, three crypto farms with irregularities were uncovered last week in the South American country.

Argentina flag (Unsplash)

Policy

White House Crypto Mining Report Draws Praise From Advocates and Critics Alike

The report called on standards to limit the industry’s environmental footprint, or else limit the industry itself.

The White House's report on crypto mining and its environmental impact drew praise from both industry advocates and critics alike. (Ana Lanza/Unsplash)