From Oilfields to Crypto Fields: Halliburton Invests in Bitcoin Mining Startup

Halliburton, the world’s second-biggest oilfield services firm, has taken a step into the bitcoin (BTC) mining space by investing in Austin-based startup 360 Energy. The move, made through Halliburton Labs, was highlighted in a report from Blockspace Media. Transforming Stranded Gas into Blockchain Power 360 Energy, also known as 360 Mining, has joined Halliburton Labs’ … Read more

From Chinese Car Firm to Crypto: Cango Quietly Becomes a Bitcoin Mining Giant

According to a report from Blockspace Media, there’s a new entity on the block that has quietly climbed to become the third-largest publicly listed mining firm in terms of hashrate. Stealth Hashrate: Cango’s Surprising Crypto Pivot There’s a publicly listed Chinese car company called Cango that has shifted gears from automotive financing and car trading … Read more

Coin Metrics: New Tech Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Landscape Amid Post-Halving Hangover

The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, severely impacted miner earnings. Coin Metrics’ new report reveals … Read more

Bitcoin Breaks Barriers: Network Hashrate Smashes 800 EH/s as BTC Eyes New Price Highs

According to the latest stats, Bitcoin’s network hashrate has soared past the 800 exahash per second (EH/s) mark, based on the seven-day simple moving average (SMA). The network’s computing might has hit a record-breaking high of 805 EH/s. Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record-Breaking 805 EH/s Over the weekend, bitcoin (BTC) has stayed comfortably above the $100,000 … Read more

Luxor Technology Signs $131.4 Million Deal With Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Microbt

Luxor Technology Corporation has entered into a $131.4 million agreement with bitcoin mining device manufacturer Microbt. Bitcoin Mining Giants Luxor and Microbt Announce Partnership Luxor Technology Corporation‘s deal includes a confirmed purchase of Microbt’s Whatsminer application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs worth $93.2 million and an option for an additional $38.2 million. These ASIC … Read more

Efficiency Meets Power: Microbt Launches New Whatsminer Bitcoin Miners in Abu Dhabi

Microbt, the well-known developer of Whatsminer application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners, revealed an exciting trio of new mining machines during the Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi. Microbt Ignites Mining Competition With Advanced Whatsminer Machines The fresh lineup, unveiled in a press release shared with theminermag.com, features the air-cooled M60S++, the hydro-cooled M63S++, and … Read more

Riot Platforms to Raise Funds for Bitcoin Acquisition

Riot Platforms, Inc. announced a proposed $500 million private offering of convertible senior notes to fund bitcoin acquisitions and corporate initiatives. Riot Announces $500 Million Private Note Offering Riot Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIOT), a bitcoin mining company, disclosed plans for a $500 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2030. The offering, subject to … Read more