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Bitcoin Mining News

Bitcoin mining runs Bitcoin’s blockchain. BTC mining is responsible for carrying out transactions, as well as for moving Bitcoin from the asset’s maximum supply into its circulating supply. Bitcoin mining is the peer-to-peer process of adding data onto Bitcoin’s public ledger in order to verify and secure a contract. Groups of recorded transactions are gathered in blocks and then added onto the Bitcoin blockchain.

In short, miners all over the world look to solve complex puzzles on their BTC mining machines in an automated fashion. These machines all compete to find puzzle solutions. When a puzzle is solved, a block is mined and the solver is rewarded a set amount of Bitcoin. A new Bitcoin block is mined every 10 minutes on average. Electrical expenses and other aspects affect Bitcoin mining profitability.

A Bitcoin mining rig is a computer hardware setup designated for BTC mining, whereas a Bitcoin mining farm is a group of mining machines. Mining pools also exist, formed of groups of miners pooling their resources toward a shared mining goal and a shared mining reward.

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It’s unclear why authorities outright destroyed the miners rather than attempting to reap some value, but they could still be sold for scrap.
Malaysia is literally crushing thousands of illegal Bitcoin miners
Turner Wright
2021-07-16T20:15:00+01:00
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News
Russian crypto advocates are already collaborating with a consortium including some of China’s largest crypto mining-related companies.
New project aims to bring global crypto miners to Russia
Helen Partz
2021-07-16T17:02:27+01:00
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Bitfarms is producing more BTC at a lower cost due to the drop in difficulty.
Green BTC miner Bitfarms' production up 50% after China ban, as Compass goes nuclear
Martin Young
2021-07-15T03:57:55+01:00
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Markets News
Weekly Bitcoin transactions and velocity hit record lows, leading one analyst to suggest that even with BTC stable at $33,000, further downside could ensue.
Record low Bitcoin velocity suggests BTC may ‘move to the downside’
Jordan Finneseth
2021-07-14T22:00:00+01:00
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Interview
Half of what was lost due to China’s crackdown on Bitcoin mining will never go back online, Phoenix Store’s CEO says.
Bitcoin mining ban an easy decision for China, says Bitmain EMEA partner
Erhan Kahraman
2021-07-14T10:12:13+01:00
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The Anhui government is addressing growing electricity demand by shutting down local crypto mining operations.
China shuts down crypto mining in Anhui province
Helen Partz
2021-07-14T09:04:11+01:00
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Bit Mining is looking to exit China’s market in response to the recent government crackdown on mining.
Bit Mining raises $50M to take operations out of China
Brian Quarmby
2021-07-14T02:09:54+01:00
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BitRiver utilizes only surplus hydroelectric power to operate its data centers in Russia and CIS countries.
The9 signs green Bitcoin mining deal with Russian firm BitRiver
Helen Partz
2021-07-13T13:34:45+01:00
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