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03.08 / 18:23

Blockchain Adoption defi Mining regulation Bitcoin Bitcoin Price How will Bitcoin halving affect BTC price, and is DeFi dead?

On the latest episode of Market Talks, host Ray Salmond spoke with Blockware Solutions account executive David Gamble about the future of Bitcoin (BTC) mining, expectations for the cryptocurrency’s price, and his views on how the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector needs to evolve.

03.08 / 09:31

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In the process of stopping over 1.5 million cyberattacks between March and May, the cybersecurity arm of the former smartphone goliath BlackBerry identified malware families that actively try to hijack computers to mine or steal cryptocurrencies.

31.07 / 19:57

markets Mining stocks Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin mining update: Stocks cool off, miners send BTC to exchanges to prep for halving

In July, Bitcoin mining stocks continued their positive 2023 run, with the top 10 stocks by market cap gaining 23.10% on the month on average, with a year-to-date return of 277.34%.

31.07 / 10:01

Blockchain Mining regulation crimes Bitcoin Power Crypto miners Borneo authorities seize illegal crypto miners running off stolen power

Authorities in the town of Miri on the island of Borneo shut down an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation and seized equipment following a tip-off from the public.

28.07 / 11:17

Government Mining regulation Bitcoin Hydropowered crypto mining gets nod from Kyrgyz president: Report

The Kyrgyz Republic, a central Asian state bordering China, is reportedly growing its cryptocurrency mining powers with support of the local government.

28.07 / 09:23

business Mining regulation SEC coinbase Cybersecurity us government SEC adopts cyberattack disclosure rules, listed crypto firms included

Public companies in the United States, including listed crypto firms, will be required to disclose any major cybersecurity incidents within a four-day time limit under new rules adopted by the United States securities regulator.

24.07 / 09:39

Blockchain Mining Bitcoin Community Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin block 800,000 mined — What’s next?

The Bitcoin network has mined block 800,000, with just 40,000 left to mine before the network’s next mining reward halving.

23.07 / 17:21

business Mining regulation Crypto miners Arkansas counties rush to pass noise regulations for crypto miners

Several counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas are rushing to pass emergency legislations allowing them to control noise and other activities related to crypto mining before a new state law comes into effect on August 1, according to local media reports.

21.07 / 14:55

Blockchain Mining Mining Pools Bitcoin Bitcoin miners still bullish despite toughest bear market yet - Hut8, Foundry, Braiins

Bitcoin (BTC) miners have been up against the ropes over the past year, with record amounts of BTC sent to centralized exchanges to cover costs in 2023.

21.07 / 13:51

Adoption Mining proof-of-work Bitcoin Regulation Bitcoin Bitcoin Price The last Bitcoin: What will happen once all BTC are mined?

Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block on Jan. 3, 2009, minting the first 50 Bitcoin (BTC) in history and kicking off what would become a billion-dollar industry centered around mining crypto. However, with a cap on Bitcoin supply, the fate of miners after the last coins are issued is unclear.

19.07 / 17:27

Mining Analysis Environment Opinion Energy Bitcoin Bitcoin mining is becoming more environmentally friendly

Bitcoin (BTC) mining’s environmental impact has always been a controversial topic. On the one hand, critics emphasize that securing the Bitcoin network takes more power than some whole countries’ annual electricity consumption. On the other hand, much of the crypto community argues that it is a necessary activity that has enabled the Bitcoin blockchain to remain extremely resilient against external attacks with an almost 99.99% uptime throughout over 14 years of its history.

19.07 / 09:43

Blockchain Mining Hash Rate Mining Pools Bitcoin Bitcoin miners hedging with recent sell-offs - Bitfinex report

Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies are employing derisking strategies by offloading Bitcoin to exchanges, according to a market report from Bitfinex.

19.07 / 09:43

Ethereum Mining Altcoin Kraken Whale Dormant pre-mined Ethereum worth $116M resurrects after 8 years

A wallet address containing pre-mined Ethereum worth $116 million moved its entire stash of 61,216 Ether (ETH) to an address on the Kraken crypto exchange after being dormant for eight years.

18.07 / 10:13

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United States-based crypto mining company Marathon Digital is heading to court after its shareholders alleged that its CEO Fred Thiel, alongside other top executives, breached fiduciary duties, unjustly enriched themselves and wasted corporate assets.

13.07 / 21:35

business Mining Bitcoin CleanSpark’s Bitcoin mining capacity hits 8 EH/s as new facility goes live

Bitcoin miner ClearSpark has begun the second phase of operations at its mining campus in Washington, in the U.S. state of Georgia, reaching 8.0 exahashes per second (EH/s), halfway to its year-end target of 16.EH/s.

13.07 / 04:01

business Ethereum Mining Bitcoin Crypto miner Hive Digital drops 'blockchain' from name amid pivot to AI

Crypto mining firm Hive Blockchain is now calling itself Hive Digital Technologies — after enacting a branding pivot that seeks to highlight its foray into artificial intelligence.

12.07 / 17:09

markets Blockchain Mining Whale Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Mining Difficulty Time Bitcoin mining difficulty hits all-time high as BTC miner selling peaks

Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty reached an all-time high of 53.91 trillion units after the latest difficulty adjustment on July 12. It is a measure of how difficult it is to mine Bitcoin blocks.

09.07 / 02:19

Mining Report Bitcoin Marathon Marathon Digital attributes 21% decline in Bitcoin mined to adverse weather conditions

Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital has linked its recent slump in Bitcoin’s mined in June to the weather conditions in Texas and a drop in transaction fees.

06.07 / 20:57

markets Mining stocks stock exchange Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin mining stocks outperform BTC in 2023, but on-chain data points to a potential stall

Bitcoin mining companies outperformed BTC price by a huge margin amid the recent bullish price action in the top cryptocurrency.

06.07 / 10:27

Mining regulation Bitcoin UAE emerges as a pro-Bitcoin mining destination in the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gradually solidifying its status as a go-to Bitcoin (BTC) mining destination in the Middle East. The country has established itself as a pro-Web3 destination for crypto-focused companies with over 30 free trade zones and a growing contribution to the Bitcoin mining hash rate.

06.07 / 02:41

business Blockchain Adoption Mining fees income Bitcoin Bitcoin miners raked $184M in fees in Q2, surpassing all of 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) miners made a lofty $184 million from transaction fees in the second quarter, far more than what they pocketed over the entire 2022 — as Bitcoin’s price surged and BRC-20 tokens flourished.

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