Mining
Can Crypto Miners Make the World Greener?
As it decarbonizes, the mining industry might help push energy producers to build more renewable power sources.
White House Wants Public Comments on Crypto’s Energy Use and Environmental Impact
The Office of Science and Technology Policy is crafting a report that will examine where crypto fits into the country’s climate goals.
Catalysts for Bitcoin's Recent Price Rally
The "Week in Review" panel analyzes possible drivers for bitcoin's recent price rallies. Sovereign nations and institutional investors like Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates have shown increased interest in digital assets. Plus, highlights from CoinDesk’s Mining Week content.
Bitcoin Faces Next Resistance of $46K
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun shares his price outlook for BTC as indicators suggest a short-term bullish run. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin discusses the future of European crypto regulation as the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill moves forward without the controversial provision that targeted proof-of-work mining.
Greener Bitcoin Mining Could Be China’s ‘Trillion-Dollar Present’ to the US
Can change come fast enough for an ESG-embattled mining industry?
Exponential Software Requires Exponential Hardware
Web 3 will require the creation of a new structure of hardware, custom-built for the rapidly growing needs of the software.
How Northern Italian Hydropower Producers Became Bitcoin Miners
In the pursuit of economic sustainability, northern Italian hydropower producers are turning to bitcoin mining.
CleanSpark CEO: Crypto Mining and ESG Are Match Made in Heaven
CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford addresses the often talked about ESG concerns of bitcoin mining, highlighting the use of renewable energy as a way to shift the narrative. Plus, insights on how China’s crypto mining ban affected the industry's carbon footprint.
7 Wild Bitcoin Mining Rigs
Here are some of the innovative and sometimes hilarious functions bitcoin miners have found for their rigs.
The Rise of Illegal Crypto Mining Hijackers
As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week content, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin discusses the increasing prevalence of a cyberattack called "cryptojacking," which non-consensually uses the victim’s GPU to mine cryptocurrency, primarily Monero. Plus, a conversation on donating computer power to mine crypto for charitable causes.