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Members of the Indian crypto community have received offers to set up mining facilities after reports of potentially negative developments for miners in China. According to local media, businesses are already exploring such opportunities as India has some of the lowest electricity rates. Upcoming regulation, however, may put some hurdles on the track. Also read: … Read more
The bitcoin mining industry in China appears to be expanding to favorable locations around the world right now. Quebec is one such location where the Chinese have taken refuge, and many more might be on the way. Also Read: Chinese Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Establishes Branch in Zug, Switzerland Cold Power Just a couple of … Read more
For centuries Switzerland was known around the world for its tradition of banking secrecy, but now a new financial industry is taking root in the country. Local leaders tried to establish a cryptocurrency hub, and their latest catch is Chinese bitcoin mining giant Bitmain, which expanded to a new location in the picturesque Swiss canton … Read more
This week the Canadian firm, Hive Blockchain, announced it would be starting a $100Mn USD mining operation in Sweden. Hive’s CEO says the mining center will “ten times bigger” than the company’s Iceland mining centers. Also Read: Markets Update: Cryptos Look for Relief After South Korea FUD Causes Losses Hive Blockchain Is Starting a Mining Operation … Read more
One day after Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency was declared illegal, the government of president Nicolas Maduro announced plans to pre-mine the petro. The new currency is expected to launch in six weeks. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and IMF to Collaborate on Curbing Crypto Trading Petro Mining Restricted to Government The Venezuelan Superintendent of … Read more
Online gambling entrepreneur and billionaire Calvin Ayre has announced his next business venture to be cryptocurrency mining operations. According to Ayre the mining facility will dedicate its hashpower to the bitcoin cash blockchain only. Also read: Miami Bitcoin Conference Stops Accepting Bitcoin Due to Fees and Congestion A Mining Facility Dedicated to Bitcoin Cash Only The … Read more
Just recently in an interview with Québec’s local publication, Le Journal, the CEO of the public utility company Hydro-Québec wants to attract cryptocurrency miners to the region to help bolster economic prosperity. Also Read: Chinese Bitcoin Miners Explore Relocating Abroad Amid Fears of Crackdown Hydro-Québec Needs a Solution to Avoid Energy Tariffs Hydro-Québec is a large … Read more
In recent days a number of conflicting reports have surfaced pertaining to the stance of China’s government with regards to bitcoin mining. Last week, Bloomberg reported that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) had met to discuss curbing mining operations in China, whilst Chinese media reports denied such – however, it has since emerged that … Read more
Most people are well aware of how the majority of Bitcoin mining takes place in China. Not only is this a centralization problem, it also means China is still dictating the Bitcoin landscape to a certain extent. Last week, news broke that the Chinese government was cracking down on Bitcoin mining. It seems a portion of that … Read more
The first issue of Venezuela’s national cryptocurrency has been ordered by President Nicolás Maduro. He has also called for the first national meeting of the petro’s miners where he will release the whitepaper for the new currency. Also read: Venezuela Unveils Mining, Trading, and Launch Details of National Cryptocurrency 100 Million Petros Incoming On Friday Venezuela’s … Read more
