Crypto-Mining
Hungary’s Central Bank Head Calls on EU to Ban Crypto Mining and Trading
The chief of the Hungarian National Bank said he supports banning crypto trading and mining in the European Union, adding he agreed with the Russian central bank’s earlier proposal to ban crypto activities. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the mounting regulatory threats to the digital asset space.
Intel Launches Crypto Mining Initiative With Energy-Efficient GPUs
Semiconductor giant Intel (INTC) officially announced its crypto mining initiative Friday, saying its mining application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) will be a thousand times more efficient than current mainstream GPUs. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the mining market and community.
Crypto Mining Data Center Provider Compute North Raises $385M
Compute North, which provides sustainable infrastructure for crypto mining, has closed a $385 million round that includes a Series C fundraise and debt financing. “The Hash” team discusses what this means for bitcoin mining and the crypto industry at large.
Russia to Regulate Crypto, Dispelling Fears of Ban
The Russian government will regulate cryptocurrencies with the support of the central bank, which previously called for a ban on crypto mining and trading. "The Hash" hosts discuss Russia moving to legitimize crypto assets as currencies and the implications for the local and global economy.
North Korea Gains From Cyberattacks; Russia Crypto Mining Tax?
Crypto cyberattacks benefit North Korea’s finances. Russian miners on alert over crypto tax. Crypto market cap rebounds above US$2 trillion mark. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Exploring the Impact of Texas Winter Storm on Crypto Mining Operations
A number of crypto miners in Texas are already shutting down some or all of their operations as the region awaits an Arctic blast that is likely to test the state’s power grid this week. CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses what this means amid increased focus on the mining community’s energy consumption.
Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expanded her inquiry of bitcoin miners’ energy usage and their environmental footprint, sending letters Thursday to six more miners, including Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital Holdings. In December, Warren wrote to Greenidge Generation. "The Hash" team reacts, discussing the industry implications in the wake of China's crypto mining crackdown.
Youbi Capital CEO on Asia vs. North America Crypto Trading
Bitcoin, ether, and other major cryptocurrencies showed signs of recovery Wednesday after hitting 6-month lows. Chen Li, CEO of private equity and venture capital (VC) firm Youbi Capital, shares his assessment of the digital asset space, sharing insights into trading activity and key trends emerging in the Asian crypto markets. Plus, why mining is not likely to return in China.
Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat
Thailand sets out crypto regulation plans. Kazakhstan blocks power for crypto miners. Crypto market could be hit if Russia invades Ukraine. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Russia’s Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban
Russia needs to regulate cryptocurrencies, not ban them, says the head of the financial policy department at Russia’s Ministry of Finance, Ivan Chebeskov. This comes as the Bank of Russia issued a report earlier this month calling for all crypto trading and mining to be made illegal in the country.
