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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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Financial institutions, crypto miners and now, software companies — where will regulators in China move to strike next?
From mining to software: China's regulatory crackdown on crypto continues
Turner Wright
2021-07-06T20:40:00+01:00
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After becoming the first blockchain firm listed on the London Stock Exchange, Argo Blockchain is now looking at a potential secondary listing on the Nasdaq.
Crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain eyes secondary Nasdaq listing
Helen Partz
2021-07-06T10:37:03+01:00
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Residents are concerned over the environmental impact of Greenidge’s gas-fired Bitcoin mining plant, asserting that the firm is heating the lake and may be kill...
New York locals accuse gas-fired mining operation of heating Seneca Lake
Brian Quarmby
2021-07-06T03:20:35+01:00
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The diversified location of Bitcoin mining facilities following China’s crackdown is great news for the rest of the world, iMining CEO Khurram Shroff says.
China crypto ban a ‘huge opportunity for Canada,’ mining group head says
Erhan Kahraman
2021-07-05T11:10:39+01:00
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Worst case projections seem to suggest that bitcoin emissions will be down by more than two-thirds in five years.
Cambridge and IEA data shows Bitcoin carbon intensity peaked last year
Wes Messamore
2021-07-02T21:31:49+01:00
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According to the crypto mining firm, the South Carolina facility has been capable of drawing 80 megawatts of power, two thirds of which is produced from zero ca...
Greenidge plans to expand mining operations to South Carolina
Turner Wright
2021-07-02T20:12:02+01:00
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Lawmakers seem to be attempting to establish a legal framework behind a Central Bank of Iran decision for people to only use crypto from state-licensed mining o...
Proposed bill in Iran could ban all foreign-mined cryptocurrencies
Turner Wright
2021-07-02T17:32:45+01:00
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According to the Bitcoin Mining Council, the global Bitcoin mining industry now uses 56% sustainable energy.
Bitcoin Mining Council survey estimates a 56% sustainable power mix in Q2
Brian Quarmby
2021-07-02T01:39:16+01:00
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