Mining


Finance

Mystery Entity Just Set up 20K Bitcoin Miners in Siberia: Report

A shipment of devices said to be worth up to $60 million was set up in the city of Bratsk and set to mining bitcoin.

Bitcoin mining equipment

Finance

Argo Blockchain Plans New Bitcoin Mining Facility in Texas

Argo said the new Texas facility will have access to up to 800 megawatts of cheap, renewable energy.

Austin, Texas

Markets

Hackers Are Trying to Mine Crypto Using Russian Government Servers, Expert Says

Hackers have been mining crypto on government servers in Russia, including defense contractors and medical centers, expert says.

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Markets

California Pension Fund Loaded Up on RIOT Shares During Bitcoin's Q4 Rally

The largest public pension in the U.S. bought more RIOT shares for the first time since 2017.

CalPERS headquarters in Sacramento.

Tech

Ethereum Miners Earned Record $830M in January

Miner revenue jumped over 120% from the previous month.

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Markets

China's 500.com to Purchase Another $8.5M Worth of Bitcoin Miners

The NYSE-listed lottery firm may also acquire another 10,000 miners this year.

Cryptocurrency mining machines

Markets

Inside Iran's Onslaught on Bitcoin Mining

Iran has been clamping down on mining farms, but it also wants to use crypto mining to boost the sanctioned nation's revenue stream.

TEHRAN * IRAN
The flags flying next to the Azadi Tower

Finance

Bitmain Co-Founder Exits, Resolving Years-Long Power Struggle as Mining Firm Preps IPO

Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu is stepping down from his role as part of a settlement.

Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu

Markets

US Man Installs Crypto Mining Rig in Hybrid BMW Sportscar

While this mining rig can be powered by the hybrid car's battery, the trunk needs to stay open to avoid overheating.

The in-car mining rig

Policy

Class Action Filed Against Listed Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Over Fraud Allegations

Defendants allege the mining company made false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose the true extent of its mining operations.

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York