Hashrate Climbs 25 EH/s in 8 Days as Bitcoin Miners Adjust to Network Difficulty Reduction

While Bitcoin’s hashprice has been languishing below $44 per petahash per second (PH/s) each day, the network’s hashrate is beginning to climb once more. Between Aug. 9 and Aug. 17, the hashrate increased from 612 exahash per second (EH/s) to 637 EH/s, adding 25 EH/s over eight days. Miners Increase Bitcoin’s Hashrate After Difficulty Decline … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Unveils $150M Convertible Notes Offering With 8.5% Yield

Bitdeer Technologies Group has set the stage for a $150 million convertible notes offering, featuring an annual interest rate of 8.5%. The deal is scheduled to wrap up on Aug. 20, 2024. This move aligns with a broader trend in the bitcoin mining sector, where firms have collectively secured $2.1 billion through stock offerings since … Read more

Paraguayan Justice System Achieves Conviction for Power Theft Crime Linked to Cryptocurrency Mining

The Paraguayan justice system has reached a milestone by achieving its second conviction related to a power theft crime linked to cryptocurrency mining. Carlos Raul Rojas, the owner of a dwelling where over 1,000 cryptocurrency miners operated, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing over $1.5 million in losses to the National Power … Read more

Iran Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining Amid Severe Power Crisis

Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an intense heatwave. Iranian authorities claim that unauthorized crypto mining has significantly strained Iran’s power grid, leading to widespread industrial disruptions. A bounty program has been launched to encourage citizens to report illegal mining operations. Iran … Read more

Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Miners Expand Capacity But Struggle to Stay Profitable

Bitcoin miners are expanding their hashing capacity, reaching new record highs despite ongoing challenges in profitability. This report from Cryptoquant Institutional Insights highlights that miners are selling off assets as they face diminishing profit margins and rising operational difficulties. Bitcoin Miners Face Capitulation Amid Record-High Hashrate and Squeezed Margins In the latest findings from Cryptoquant’s … Read more

Tough Times for Bitcoin Miners: First Half of August Yields Just a Fraction of July’s Profits

With the first half of August in the rearview mirror, it’s clear that bitcoin miners are facing a challenging month, having only accumulated 36.36% of the total revenue they made in July. A combination of bitcoin’s price fluctuations and reduced onchain fees has left miners in a much tighter spot. Bitcoin Miners Face a Hard … Read more

Bitfarms Reveals Leadership Changes Amid Ongoing Conflict With Riot Platforms

Bitfarms Ltd. has announced significant changes to its board of directors and executive team as the company continues to navigate a takeover bid and governance dispute with Riot Platforms Inc. The latest leadership updates include the appointment of CEO Ben Gagnon to the board and the resignation of co-founder and chairman Nicolas Bonta. Bitfarms Restructures … Read more