Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Acquires 3,853 Bitmain-Made BTC Mining Rigs for $5.9 Million

November 1, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Acquires 3,853 Bitmain-Made BTC Mining Rigs for .9 Million

240 EH/s

On Nov. 1, 2022, the bitcoin miner Cleanspark revealed it acquired 3,853 Bitmain-brand Antminer S19J Pro mining rigs for $5.9 million. According to Cleanspark, the company has purchased 26,500 bitcoin mining machines since the crypto winter started in June. Cleanspark Purchases 3,853 Antminer S19J Pro Units at $15.50 per Terahash After the bitcoin (BTC) mining […]

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Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Raises Year-End Outlook by 10%, Firm’s Hashpower Surpasses 5 EH/s

October 26, 2022 Bitcoin.com

240 EH/s

On October 25, the bitcoin mining operation Cleanspark announced that the firm’s hashrate now exceeds 5 exahash per second (EH/s), a milestone achieved more than two months ahead of the company’s original year-end goals. Cleanspark says it now aims to surpass 5.5 EH/s by the year’s end by increasing the miner’s hashrate goal by 10%. […]

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Bitdeer Sets Up $250M Fund to Acquire Assets From Financially Distressed Bitcoin Miners

September 28, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Bitdeer Sets Up 0M Fund to Acquire Assets From Financially Distressed Bitcoin Miners

$4 billion distressed loans

According to a representative from the bitcoin mining company backed by the Chinese crypto billionaire Jihan Wu, Bitdeer is crafting a $250 million fund to buy distressed assets from embattled bitcoin miners. Bitdeer’s chief executive officer Matt Kong details that “opportunities” arise in “every cycle.” Bitdeer Wants to Acquire Cheap Machines From Distressed Bitcoin Miners […]

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Michael Saylor Publishes Open Letter Discussing the ‘Sheer Volume of Misinformation’ Tied to Bitcoin

September 15, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

The Microstrategy executive Michael Saylor is a big believer in Bitcoin as his company has purchased close to 130,000 bitcoin during the last few years. Six days ago, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that claims proof-of-work mining operations have been affecting climate change. The science and tech department believes […]

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Bitcoin Mining Threatens America’s Climate Change Efforts, White House Science and Tech Department Says

September 8, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

The Biden administration is concerned about digital currency mining operations affecting climate change, after the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that says politicians should take action against crypto mining. The federal government’s entity recommends the Biden administration should encourage more research about mining’s electricity consumption and codify public policy for […]

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Sanctions, Disagreements Hamper Regulation of Crypto Mining in Russia, Experts Say

August 25, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Bank of Russia

The changing geopolitical and economic environment, as well as persisting differences between responsible government institutions, are hindering the advance of legislation tailored to regulate cryptocurrency mining in Russia. According to a report quoting industry watchers, these factors are halting the advance of the necessary legislation. Two Draft Laws on Mining Await Approval by the Russian […]

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Power Deficit Forces Crypto Miners to Leave Kazakhstan

December 29, 2021 Bitcoin.com

$POWER

Electricity shortages have been dogging Kazakhstan’s booming crypto mining industry this year. A media report reveals that some miners, including some of those that moved in amid China’s crackdown on the sector, are now looking to relocate to destinations with a more stable energy supply like the United States. Miners Shut Down Crypto Farms Due […]

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More Regulations Proposed to ‘Streamline’ Mining Sector in Kazakhstan

November 28, 2021 Bitcoin.com

$POWER

Authorities need to expand the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency miners, a member of the parliament in Kazakhstan has suggested. The additional rules should streamline their activities and help correct the forming public opinion that they are responsible for the country’s electricity deficit. Crypto Mining in Kazakhstan Needs Additional Regulations, Lawmaker Says New regulatory requirements and […]

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Abkhazia Plans to Criminalize Crypto Mining as Energy Crisis Deepens— Extends Temporary Ban

April 3, 2021 Bitcoin.com

Abkhazia

Crypto mining in Abkhazia is still a hot potato for the de facto state government, which is now determined to criminalize such activities. Continuous massive power disruptions, in parallel, are fueling the anger of the people towards crypto miners. Public Officials to Face Bigger Penalties According to a report published by E Daily, the Abkhazian […]

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