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Energy companies are ignoring Bitcoin’s stabilization benefits to chase a wealthier, less flexible buyer
Former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), recently stated that the UAE generates surplus power in order to cover “three days” of high demand each year, making Bitcoin a buyer of last resort for energy that […]
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Top Bitcoin Mining Stocks Soar Over US Winter Storm Hashrate Decline
Bitcoin mining stocks saw a significant bump on Wednesday after the US winter storm forced some companies to wind down operations, leading to lower block competition and more profitable mining operations. Shares of several major […]
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How solo Bitcoin miners won 22 blocks in 12 months as another hit the jackpot this week
A single Bitcoin (BTC) miner collected a full block reward on Jan. 13, claiming 3.125 BTC plus fees worth close to $300,000 at current prices. The win wasn’t split among thousands of pool participants. One […]
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Deadly Winter Storm in US Impacts Foundry USA and Other Mining Pools
The Bitcoin mining hashrate secured by Foundry USA’s mining pool fell by roughly 60% since Friday as miners across the United States curtailed operations in response to severe winter weather. “Bitcoin hashrate on Foundry USA […]
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Bitcoin hashrate collapses weakening security as major mining pool drops 30% of its power
One thing we rarely think about is how bad weather can affect Bitcoin’s security, but it happens fairly regularly. Snow can legitimately pose a risk to Bitcoin miners who secure the blockchain. The snow shows […]
