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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.

News
El Salvador’s president showed the supposed first steps of a geothermal Bitcoin mining facility.
El Salvador president teases geothermal Bitcoin mining farm
Helen Partz
2021-09-29T13:28:10+01:00
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BeePool, the fourth-largest Ethereum mining pool will shut down operations following Beijing’s anti-crypto posture.
Another Ethereum mining pool forced to close due to China crackdown
Inigo Vaca
2021-09-29T03:38:55+01:00
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Market Analysis
One of the crypto mining stocks delivered more than 1,600% returns year-over-year (YoY) while Bitcoin's gains in the same period came out to be around 290%.
Here's why Bitcoin mining stocks have been outperforming BTC price in 2021
Yashu Gola
2021-09-28T15:36:07+01:00
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Northern Data believes the acquisition will position it as a leading mining firm globally.
Northern Data to obtain 33K ASIC miners through Bitfield acquisition
Inigo Vaca
2021-09-28T07:32:15+01:00
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Huobi Group co-founder Du Jun intends to safeguard all crypto assets for Chinese accounts before permanently closing them down by Dec. 31, 2021.
Huobi outlines plan for Chinese investors after halting crypto trading
Arijit Sarkar
2021-09-27T10:14:06+01:00
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BIT Mining Limited has entered into a joint venture agreement with Viking Data Centers to develop a Bitcoin mining site in Ohio.
Ohio to host BIT Mining's new 85 MW Bitcoin mining facility
Osato Avan-Nomayo
2021-09-22T14:12:23+01:00
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Mining new Bitcoin keeps getting harder, but the current difficulty is still far from its record highs.
Bitcoin mining difficulty surges 31% since July
Helen Partz
2021-09-22T13:26:51+01:00
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New York Digital Investment Group estimates that Bitcoin mining will not represent more than 0.4% of global electricity consumption over the next decade.
Bitcoin mining estimated to represent 0.9% of global carbon emissions in 2030
Martin Young
2021-09-22T05:49:05+01:00
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