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Selfish Mining

Refers to when a miner strategically withholds or releases new blocks to the blockchain to create a competitive advantage for himself.

Bitcoin mining difficulty expected to see largest drop since China ban

The biggest drop in mining difficulty since China banned Bitcoin mining last year is expected to happen July 21, potentially suggesting an end to miners' capitulation.

Samuel Wan · 10 hours ago · 3 min read

Samsung’s new mining chips will be 45% more efficient

Samsung announced it will begin the production of 3-nanometer chips that will be 45% more power efficient.

Zeynep Geylan · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Sweden averse to Bitcoin mining amid rapid rise in energy demand

Sweden is looking to redirect the energy being used by crypto miners to operations that would create more jobs in the country.

Zeynep Geylan · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Paraguay’s new bill may turn the country into mining heaven

The Senate of Paraguay sent a new bill for the approval of the President. If the bill passes, crypto miners could use affordable excess energy and be exempt from VAT.

Zeynep Geylan · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Mining giant is forced to sell-out 79% of BTC to pay debt

One of the largest mining companies, Core Scientific is selling mined tokens in June to buy new machines and repay its debt amid the coldest crypto winter ever.

Zeynep Geylan · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Crypto mining profitability varies wildly based on location

A recent report from 911 Metalurgist explored the cost and profitability of crypto mining, finding that mining 1 BTC will set you back anywhere between $1,400 and $246,500 — depending on where you are.

Andjela Radmilac · 2 weeks ago · 4 min read

SBF says FTX could acquire distressed BTC mining companies to prevent contagion fears

The CEO fears a contagion could spread from crypto mining companies with loans collateralized with their mining rigs that have since dropped in value.

Abdulrasaq Ariwoola · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin miners are facing harsher conditions despite easier mining difficulty

JP Morgan strategists say Bitcoin miners current sell-off is placing pressure on the price of the flagship digital asset.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Compass Mining denies allegations of $1.2M unpaid electricity bill, CEO, CFO resign

Following accusations of losing a mining facility for failing to pay a $1.2 million electricity bill, Compass announced that both its CEO and CFO resigned.

Andjela Radmilac · 3 weeks ago · 1 min read

Bitcoin mining company Compass Mining loses facility for not paying electricity bill

Bitcoin mining company Compass Mining loses Maine facility for not paying electricity bill to building owner

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Tesla has sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings, earning $936M

Ethereum Name Service’s amazon.eth domain fetches $1 million bid

Private but regulated tokens could beat CBDCs, Australian central bank chief says

Polygon launches new Etheum-compatible scaling solution zkEVM

Coincheck NFT (β version) has more than ten different NFT titles added to the platform

GameFi sector down, but not out | June Report

Tesla has sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings, earning $936M

Hackers steals $400K in NFTs from Premint users via malicious link

Tether reducing commercial paper holdings down to $3.5 billion by end-July

Cardano founder ‘fundamentally rejects’ tortoise-hare analogy for the blockchain

Ripple CEO offers advice for “days like today” amid crypto crash

Solana sued for being ‘centralized,’ ‘security’

Dogecoin gaining popularity for illegal activities, Elliptic report says

Moonsama partners with KILT protocol for SocialKYC integration

Avalanche’s new proposal wants ApeCoin on its subnet

Here’s why the crypto downturn isn’t the end for DeFi

What’s next for Bitcoin as market sentiment sours?

Traditional hedge funds consider regulatory uncertainty biggest barrier to entry in crypto

Crypto hedge funds are bullish on Bitcoin and knee-deep in DeFi

Polygon exec gives insider scoop on state of crypto employment

Inside THORchain: The cross-chain RUNE DEX offering native coins like BTC and ETH

Selfish Mining

Bitcoin mining difficulty expected to see largest drop since China ban

Samsung’s new mining chips will be 45% more efficient

Sweden averse to Bitcoin mining amid rapid rise in energy demand

Paraguay’s new bill may turn the country into mining heaven

Mining giant is forced to sell-out 79% of BTC to pay debt

Crypto mining profitability varies wildly based on location

SBF says FTX could acquire distressed BTC mining companies to prevent contagion fears

Bitcoin miners are facing harsher conditions despite easier mining difficulty

Compass Mining denies allegations of $1.2M unpaid electricity bill, CEO, CFO resign

Bitcoin mining company Compass Mining loses facility for not paying electricity bill

$248M stablecoins flow out of Coinbase as community refutes exchange liquidity issues

Polygon soars 70% following development updates, Disney accelerator

Ethereum’s centralized dApps may overshadow the decentralization of proof-of-stake

Investors lost over $100M after Invictus Capital moved funds into UST, Celsius against their wishes

Samsung’s new mining chips will be 45% more efficient

Bankruptcy lawyers believe Celsius customers may have to wait years for settlement

Start-ups turn to crypto-native messaging platforms

Three Arrows Capital unravels as creditor list emerges

Private but regulated tokens could beat CBDCs, Australian central bank chief says

Asia-focused multi-currency stablecoin protocol, Bluejay Finance, raises $2.9M in funding

SIMBA Chain and Equideum Health Announce Partnership To Build Web3 Health Data Exchange

New Blockchain-Based Gaming IP ‘Emboldn’ Promises Gameplay-First Experience

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Selfish Mining

Bitcoin mining difficulty expected to see largest drop since China ban

Samsung’s new mining chips will be 45% more efficient

Sweden averse to Bitcoin mining amid rapid rise in energy demand

Paraguay’s new bill may turn the country into mining heaven

Mining giant is forced to sell-out 79% of BTC to pay debt

Crypto mining profitability varies wildly based on location

SBF says FTX could acquire distressed BTC mining companies to prevent contagion fears

Bitcoin miners are facing harsher conditions despite easier mining difficulty

Compass Mining denies allegations of $1.2M unpaid electricity bill, CEO, CFO resign

Bitcoin mining company Compass Mining loses facility for not paying electricity bill

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