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SoFi to End Crypto Services; Jack Dorsey's Latest Crypto Moves
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including the latest developments for Binance as founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao steps down as chairman of the global exchange's U.S. affiliate's board. SoFi tells its crypto customers it is ending crypto services next month. Plus, Jack Dorsey leads a $6M seed funding round for a decentralized bitcoin mining pool.
Marathon Digital CEO on Testing BTC Mining With Methane Gas From Waste Landfill
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital has teamed up with Nodal Power for a 280 kilowatt pilot mining project in Utah that is using methane gas generated from landfill waste to power mining operations. Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel discusses the partnership and the broader state of bitcoin mining, explaining how "long-term, bitcoin miners can essentially become energy negative."
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Climb This Week as BTC Hovers Near 17-Month High
Bitcoin mining stocks soared Thursday as bitcoin (BTC) itself traded around a 17-month high. Shares of U.S.-listed mining companies such as Marathon Digital (MARA), Riot Platforms (RIOT) and CleanSpark (CLSK) rallied during the day amid a wider surge in equities. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently trading around $34,500. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Ex-Celsius Exec Pleads Guilty; Coinbase Earned $1M Amid Hack
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including details on a former Celsius Network executive pleading guilty to U.S. criminal charges. According to market observers, Coinbase is sitting on a roughly $1 million profit tied to a hack. And, bitcoin mining pool F2Pool has returned 19.8 bitcoin (BTC) to Paxos.
Bit Digital CEO on Q2 Earnings, Headwinds in the Mining Industry
Mining company Bit Digital reported its latest quarterly earnings results this week. The company earned 318.4 bitcoins during the second quarter of 2023. Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins "First Mover" to discuss why bitcoin's (BTC) price is a major headwind for the mining industry. Plus, insights on their nearly carbon-free operations and the miner's fairly recent expansion into Iceland.
Marathon Digital-Linked Startup Auradine CEO Weighs in on Future of Bitcoin Mining
As part of CoinDesk's Mining Week, presented by Foundry, Auradine CEO Rajiv Khemani joins "The Hash" to discuss the future of bitcoin mining technology and operations in the U.S. amid crypto winter. CoinDesk and Foundry are both owned by DCG.
Behind-the-Scenes Look at How DIY Bitcoiners Make Home Mining Feasible
From an ASIC-heated swimming pool to a handmade soundproof container, "The Hash" panel discusses the various ways of potentially making at-home mining feasible and profitable, with host Will Foxley describing his current setup. This story is part of CoinDesk's 2023 Mining Week, sponsored by Foundry. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
Why Bitcoin Miners Have Flocked to Texas
Crypto miners have flocked to the state of Texas since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. "The Hash" panel discusses why Texas has emerged as a bitcoin mining hub as part of CoinDesk's special Mining Week presented by Foundry. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
Gridless Co-Founder on Future of Green Bitcoin Mining
As part of CoinDesk's Mining Week, presented by Foundry, Gridless co-founder Erik Hersman, discusses how Gridless is bringing bitcoin mining to rural Africa and supporting local energy development. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
