Mining


Finance

'Foolish' to Invest in High-End GPUs for Crypto Mining, Says Research Firm Head

Jon Peddie Research cited two reasons it believes high-end GPUs aren't worth the investment for ether miners.

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Policy

Mining Firm Takes Landlord to Court to Retrieve Equipment Both Had Used

Aurum Capital Ventures and its landlord in Calgary, N.Y., fell out after a deal for the sale of the mining machines collapsed.

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Finance

Australian Bitcoin Mining Firm Iris Energy Doubles Pre-IPO Fundraising Target

The Sydney-based data center provider now aims to raise investment of AUS$40 million (US$31 million).

Sydney, Australia

Policy

Kentucky Lawmakers Approve House Bill Providing Tax Break for Crypto Miners

The bill, aimed to encourage the crypto mining industry in the state, now goes to the upper house for review.

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Finance

Listed Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Now Pays CEO in Bitcoin

The firm said it may be the first listed firm to pay its CEO in the cryptocurrency.

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Policy

Iran Should Mine Crypto to Skirt Sanctions, Says President-Linked Think Tank

Crypto income could benefit the economy and help bring foreign funds into the country, the think tank says.

Tehran, Iran

Markets

Mining Bitcoin for Heat, Strawberries and Chickens

More and more people are turning to crypto mining to heat their homes and businesses – and earn a profit.

Thomas Smith is using the radiant heat from crypto mining to keep his chickens happy at night.

Policy

Inner Mongolia to Shut Down Crypto Mining Industry: Report

The autonomous region has been under pressure to curb its energy consumption.

Inner Mongolia

Videos

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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Markets

Argo Blockchain Installs 4,500 Crypto Mining Machines From Celsius Network

Argo Blockchain said it installed 4,500 cryptocurrency mining machines from Celsius Network.

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