The key misunderstanding with China’s purported BTC hashrate dominance
According to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju, Chinese mining pools control 55% of the network hashrate, while US mining pools control 40%. Go to Source
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China still controls 55% of Bitcoin hashrate despite crypto ban
China remains a major player in the Bitcoin mining industry despite imposing a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies in 2021 Go to Source
Hashpower Evolution: Bitmain’s New ASIC Packs 477,677% More Power than the 2013 S1
This week, Bitmain introduced its latest bitcoin mining machine, which packs an impressive punch with a reported output of 860 terahash per second (TH/s). To put that in perspective, this new rig churns out 81.81% more hashpower than its predecessor, the Antminer S21 XP Hydro. And if we go way back, it’s a mind-blowing 477,677% … Read more
860 Terahash — Hut 8 and Bitmain Partner to Launch New Direct Liquid-to-Chip ASIC Miner
Hut 8 Corp. has announced an expanded partnership with Bitmain Technologies, unveiling the U3S21EXPH, a next-generation ASIC miner. The launch represents a significant milestone, with plans for deployment in Q2 2025 and a potential transition to self-mining through a purchase option. Hut 8 and Bitmain Partner on Innovative Miner to Boost Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure The … Read more
Bitcoin’s Computational Power Falls 9.95% After Record Hashrate
Recent metrics reveal that after Bitcoin’s network hashrate reached an all-time high of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) and saw a 3.58% difficulty increase, its computational power decreased this week. In the nine days since this peak, the hashrate has fallen by 9.95%. Bitcoin Miners Confront Economic Hurdles as Bitcoin Hashrate Dips Bitcoin miners are … Read more
Cleanspark Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations by Acquiring 7 Tennessee Facilities
Cleanspark Inc. has unveiled plans to acquire seven bitcoin mining facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee. The $27.5 million deal is expected to boost the company’s current mining capacity by 5 exahash per second (EH/s) by 2024, representing a 22% increase in its operational hashrate. Cleanspark to Acquire 7 Bitcoin Mining Facilities in $27.5M Deal, Boosting Hashrate … Read more
Bitcoin’s All-Time High Difficulty Challenges Miners as Revenue Falls
On Sept. 10, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty rose 3.58% higher bringing the network’s difficulty to a new all-time high of 92.67 trillion. The news follows Bitcoin’s overall hashrate rising near the 700 exahash per second (EH/s) range when it tapped 693 EH/s. Rising Bitcoin Difficulty Puts Pressure on Miners Bitcoin’s difficulty now makes it 3.58% more … Read more
Glassnode Reports Rising Bitcoin Hashrate, ETF Outflows, and Lower Investor Engagement
Glassnode’s latest report reveals a persistent rise in Bitcoin’s hashrate despite falling revenues for miners. Concurrently, investor engagement with exchanges and trade volumes are showing a notable decline, reflecting reduced appetite for speculation. Miners Persist Amid Bitcoin Market Challenges as Investors Reduce Activity Bitcoin miners continue to demonstrate resilience, as highlighted in Glassnode’s onchain report. … Read more
Compass Mining Energizes 3,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs at Iowa Facility
Compass Mining has powered up 3,000 bitcoin mining machines at its newly partnered hosting facility in Iowa. The company also plans to install 1,000 more machines in September. Compass Mining Scales Iowa Facility The bitcoin mining operator Compass Mining shared that it has energized 3,000 machines at the new site, with plans for an additional … Read more
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Reaches 692 EH/s, Nearing 700 EH/s Milestone
After breaking the July 25, 2024 record on Saturday, Sept. 7, Bitcoin’s hashrate has kept climbing, now reaching an impressive 692.28 exahash per second (EH/s) on Sept. 8, which is more than 13 EH/s above the previous level. Bitcoin Smashes Another Hashrate Record, Climbing 66 EH/s in a Week On Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, Bitcoin’s … Read more
